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LOANDEPOT INC -CLASS A (LDI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:LDI - US53946R1068 - Common Stock

2.14 USD
+0.1 (+4.9%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:04:00 PM
2.11 USD
-0.03 (-1.4%)
After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall LDI gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated LDI against 101 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. LDI has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. LDI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LDI has reported negative net income.
LDI had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
LDI had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LDI reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
LDI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLDI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of LDI (-1.08%) is worse than 81.37% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LDI (-24.67%) is worse than 87.25% of its industry peers.
LDI has a Return On Invested Capital (2.98%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.08%
ROE -24.67%
ROIC 2.98%
ROA(3y)-2.49%
ROA(5y)-1.3%
ROE(3y)-43.42%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LDI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLDI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

LDI has a Operating Margin (13.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LDI has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 81.32%, LDI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LDI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.76%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 81.32%
OM growth 3Y-22%
OM growth 5Y1.11%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.54%
LDI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLDI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LDI is destroying value.
LDI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LDI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LDI is higher compared to a year ago.
LDI Yearly Shares OutstandingLDI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
LDI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLDI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

LDI has an Altman-Z score of -0.21. This is a bad value and indicates that LDI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.21, LDI is doing worse than 69.61% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 14.92 is on the high side and indicates that LDI has dependencies on debt financing.
LDI's Debt to Equity ratio of 14.92 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LDI is outperformed by 90.20% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 14.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.21
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC7.04%
LDI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLDI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.19 indicates that LDI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LDI's Current ratio of 0.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LDI is outperformed by 70.59% of its industry peers.
LDI has a Quick Ratio of 0.19. This is a bad value and indicates that LDI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LDI's Quick ratio of 0.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LDI is outperformed by 70.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.19
Quick Ratio 0.19
LDI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLDI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LDI shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.06%.
The Revenue has grown by 12.43% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.20% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.06%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-31.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.2%
Sales Q2Q%1.63%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LDI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 40.99% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y62.45%
EPS Next 2Y53.71%
EPS Next 3Y40.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.25%
Revenue Next 2Y10.36%
Revenue Next 3Y13.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
LDI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLDI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
LDI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLDI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LDI. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.13, LDI is valued correctly.
LDI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LDI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.72), we can say LDI is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.13
LDI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLDI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LDI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.55
LDI Per share dataLDI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LDI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LDI's earnings are expected to grow with 40.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.71%
EPS Next 3Y40.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LDI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 18.93%, which is a nice return.
LDI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.26. LDI pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, LDI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 18.93%

5.2 History

LDI does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
LDI Yearly Dividends per shareLDI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of LDI are negative and hence is the payout ratio. LDI will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-7.52%
EPS Next 2Y53.71%
EPS Next 3Y40.99%
LDI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLDI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

LOANDEPOT INC -CLASS A

NYSE:LDI (8/29/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 2.11 -0.03 (-1.4%)

2.14

+0.1 (+4.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners24.1%
Inst Owner Change7.58%
Ins Owners16.87%
Ins Owner Change11.56%
Market Cap708.19M
Analysts46.67
Price Target1.65 (-22.9%)
Short Float %7.97%
Short Ratio3.8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 18.93%
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-7.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-20.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-45.6%
Max EPS beat(2)3.99%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2918.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-11781.2%
Max EPS beat(4)147.15%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1469.17%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-981.43%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-811.1%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.86%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.85%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.15%
PT rev (1m)-6.95%
PT rev (3m)-10.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-200%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-108.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-49.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-47.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-12.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.13
P/S 0.48
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.6
P/tB 2.6
EV/EBITDA 9.55
EPS(TTM)-0.35
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.14
Fwd EY6.61%
FCF(TTM)-1.35
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.27
OCFYN/A
SpS4.48
BVpS0.82
TBVpS0.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.08%
ROE -24.67%
ROCE 6.82%
ROIC 2.98%
ROICexc 3.23%
ROICexgc 4.9%
OM 13.76%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 81.32%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-2.49%
ROA(5y)-1.3%
ROE(3y)-43.42%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-35.04%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.4%
OM growth 3Y-22%
OM growth 5Y1.11%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.54%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 14.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 16.43
Cap/Depr 62.95%
Cap/Sales 1.84%
Interest Coverage 0.68
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.19
Quick Ratio 0.19
Altman-Z -0.21
F-Score4
WACC7.04%
ROIC/WACC0.42
Cap/Depr(3y)65.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.62%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.06%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y62.45%
EPS Next 2Y53.71%
EPS Next 3Y40.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-31.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.2%
Sales Q2Q%1.63%
Revenue Next Year5.25%
Revenue Next 2Y10.36%
Revenue Next 3Y13.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y37.45%
EBIT growth 3Y-46.46%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.12%
EBIT Next Year350.76%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-127.46%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-125.39%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A