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NERDWALLET INC-CL A (NRDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NRDS - US64082B1026 - Common Stock

13.77 USD
+0.02 (+0.15%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:00:02 PM
13.9653 USD
+0.2 (+1.42%)
After Hours: 1/8/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall NRDS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NRDS against 55 industry peers in the Consumer Finance industry. NRDS has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. NRDS is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, NRDS could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NRDS was profitable.
In the past year NRDS had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NRDS reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years NRDS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
NRDS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNRDS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.87%, NRDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.22%, NRDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of NRDS (10.15%) is better than 74.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.87%
ROE 18.22%
ROIC 10.15%
ROA(3y)0.58%
ROA(5y)-1.57%
ROE(3y)0.72%
ROE(5y)-2.17%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NRDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNRDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

NRDS has a Profit Margin (9.22%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NRDS has declined.
NRDS has a Operating Margin (6.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NRDS has declined.
NRDS's Gross Margin of 91.60% is amongst the best of the industry. NRDS outperforms 85.45% of its industry peers.
NRDS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.86%
PM (TTM) 9.22%
GM 91.6%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-35.7%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-16.05%
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y-0.47%
NRDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNRDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NRDS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NRDS has less shares outstanding
NRDS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NRDS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
NRDS Yearly Shares OutstandingNRDS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
NRDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNRDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 8.68 indicates that NRDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
NRDS has a Altman-Z score of 8.68. This is amongst the best in the industry. NRDS outperforms 98.18% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NRDS is 0.07, which is an excellent value as it means it would take NRDS, only 0.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.07, NRDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.18% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that NRDS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NRDS (0.01) is better than 92.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.07
Altman-Z 8.68
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC8.84%
NRDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNRDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.70 indicates that NRDS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NRDS has a Current ratio of 3.70. This is amongst the best in the industry. NRDS outperforms 85.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.70 indicates that NRDS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NRDS's Quick ratio of 3.70 is amongst the best of the industry. NRDS outperforms 85.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.7
Quick Ratio 3.7
NRDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNRDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NRDS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 3300.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, NRDS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.81% on average per year.
NRDS shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 24.71%.
Measured over the past years, NRDS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 24.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3300%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y0.81%
EPS Q2Q%277.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.71%
Revenue growth 3Y21.9%
Revenue growth 5Y24.67%
Sales Q2Q%12.44%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NRDS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 33.29% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y30.48%
EPS Next 2Y39.26%
EPS Next 3Y33.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.38%
Revenue Next 2Y14.53%
Revenue Next 3Y12.42%
Revenue Next 5Y8.26%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
NRDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNRDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
NRDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNRDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.34, the valuation of NRDS can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NRDS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: NRDS is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NRDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.00), we can say NRDS is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.49, which indicates a correct valuation of NRDS.
NRDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.70. NRDS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.34
Fwd PE 14.49
NRDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNRDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

74.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NRDS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
NRDS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.89
EV/EBITDA 8.57
NRDS Per share dataNRDS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NRDS's earnings are expected to grow with 33.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)17.63
EPS Next 2Y39.26%
EPS Next 3Y33.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NRDS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

NERDWALLET INC-CL A

NASDAQ:NRDS (1/8/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 13.9653 +0.2 (+1.42%)

13.77

+0.02 (+0.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners78.36%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.39%
Ins Owner Change-1.08%
Market Cap1.00B
Revenue(TTM)795.00M
Net Income(TTM)73.30M
Analysts81.54
Price Target16.49 (19.75%)
Short Float %5.7%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)30.74%
Min EPS beat(2)4.37%
Max EPS beat(2)57.11%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1169.57%
Min EPS beat(4)4.37%
Max EPS beat(4)4516.81%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)577.87%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)382.78%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)293.18%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.99%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.99%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.78%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.31%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.95%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)11.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)32.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.34
Fwd PE 14.49
P/S 1.26
P/FCF 11.89
P/OCF 9.76
P/B 2.49
P/tB 3.82
EV/EBITDA 8.57
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY6.97%
EPS(NY)0.95
Fwd EY6.9%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY8.41%
OCF(TTM)1.41
OCFY10.25%
SpS10.93
BVpS5.53
TBVpS3.6
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)17.63
Graham Number10.93
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.87%
ROE 18.22%
ROCE 13.03%
ROIC 10.15%
ROICexc 14.18%
ROICexgc 26.4%
OM 6.86%
PM (TTM) 9.22%
GM 91.6%
FCFM 10.59%
ROA(3y)0.58%
ROA(5y)-1.57%
ROE(3y)0.72%
ROE(5y)-2.17%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-36.98%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-44.38%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-35.7%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-16.05%
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y-0.47%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.07
Debt/EBITDA 0.06
Cap/Depr 38.1%
Cap/Sales 2.31%
Interest Coverage 272.5
Cash Conversion 99.81%
Profit Quality 114.87%
Current Ratio 3.7
Quick Ratio 3.7
Altman-Z 8.68
F-Score9
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC1.15
Cap/Depr(3y)64.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.54%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3300%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y0.81%
EPS Q2Q%277.78%
EPS Next Y30.48%
EPS Next 2Y39.26%
EPS Next 3Y33.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.71%
Revenue growth 3Y21.9%
Revenue growth 5Y24.67%
Sales Q2Q%12.44%
Revenue Next Year22.38%
Revenue Next 2Y14.53%
Revenue Next 3Y12.42%
Revenue Next 5Y8.26%
EBIT growth 1Y713.43%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-19.84%
EBIT Next Year4664.15%
EBIT Next 3Y287.85%
EBIT Next 5Y123.48%
FCF growth 1Y139.89%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y24.92%
OCF growth 1Y63.9%
OCF growth 3Y115.24%
OCF growth 5Y17.99%

NERDWALLET INC-CL A / NRDS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NRDS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NRDS.


What is the valuation status for NRDS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NERDWALLET INC-CL A (NRDS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is NERDWALLET INC-CL A (NRDS) stock?

NERDWALLET INC-CL A (NRDS) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NRDS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NERDWALLET INC-CL A (NRDS) is expected to grow by 30.48% in the next year.