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ROOT INC/OH -CLASS A (ROOT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ROOT - US77664L2079 - Common Stock

81.02 USD
-3.56 (-4.21%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:00:34 PM
81.15 USD
+0.13 (+0.16%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:00:34 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to ROOT. ROOT was compared to 147 industry peers in the Insurance industry. The financial health of ROOT is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ROOT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ROOT was profitable.
In the past year ROOT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ROOT reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years ROOT reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
ROOT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFROOT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

ROOT's Return On Assets of 3.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ROOT outperforms 65.99% of its industry peers.
ROOT's Return On Equity of 14.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ROOT outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ROOT (4.32%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.28%
ROE 14.3%
ROIC 4.32%
ROA(3y)-10.55%
ROA(5y)-18.35%
ROE(3y)-40.11%
ROE(5y)-47.17%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROOT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICROOT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of ROOT (3.73%) is worse than 74.83% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.97%, ROOT is doing worse than 72.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.97%
PM (TTM) 3.73%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ROOT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsROOT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ROOT is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ROOT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ROOT has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ROOT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
ROOT Yearly Shares OutstandingROOT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
ROOT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsROOT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

ROOT has an Altman-Z score of 0.24. This is a bad value and indicates that ROOT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 0.24, ROOT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
ROOT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.03. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ROOT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.03) than 68.71% of its industry peers.
ROOT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52. This is a neutral value indicating ROOT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ROOT (0.52) is worse than 73.47% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for ROOT, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF 1.03
Altman-Z 0.24
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC9.66%
ROOT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFROOT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.19 indicates that ROOT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ROOT's Current ratio of 0.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ROOT outperforms 68.03% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.19 indicates that ROOT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ROOT has a Quick ratio of 0.19. This is in the better half of the industry: ROOT outperforms 68.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.19
Quick Ratio 0.19
ROOT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesROOT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ROOT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 369.11%, which is quite impressive.
ROOT shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 38.50%.
The Revenue has been growing by 32.31% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)369.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-125.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.5%
Revenue growth 3Y50.46%
Revenue growth 5Y32.31%
Sales Q2Q%26.86%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.67% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, ROOT will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -8.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.45%
EPS Next 2Y12.03%
EPS Next 3Y26.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year32.04%
Revenue Next 2Y18.24%
Revenue Next 3Y15.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.3%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
ROOT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesROOT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
ROOT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesROOT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -20 -40 -60

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.48, the valuation of ROOT can be described as rather expensive.
ROOT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ROOT is more expensive than 76.87% of the companies in the same industry.
ROOT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.75 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ROOT.
79.59% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ROOT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ROOT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.78), we can say ROOT is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.48
Fwd PE 37.75
ROOT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsROOT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ROOT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ROOT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.57
EV/EBITDA 8.74
ROOT Per share dataROOT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ROOT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
ROOT's earnings are expected to grow with 26.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)16.87
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.03%
EPS Next 3Y26.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ROOT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ROOT INC/OH -CLASS A

NASDAQ:ROOT (12/12/2025, 8:00:34 PM)

After market: 81.15 +0.13 (+0.16%)

81.02

-3.56 (-4.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners63.78%
Inst Owner Change1.17%
Ins Owners3.09%
Ins Owner Change-0.13%
Market Cap1.26B
Revenue(TTM)1.45B
Net Income(TTM)53.90M
Analysts76.67
Price Target123.01 (51.83%)
Short Float %18.77%
Short Ratio4.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)78.65%
Min EPS beat(2)30.48%
Max EPS beat(2)126.81%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)188.68%
Min EPS beat(4)30.48%
Max EPS beat(4)386.52%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)147.23%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)101.36%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)82.29%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.98%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.07%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)14.8%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)15.56%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)14.88%
PT rev (1m)-3.05%
PT rev (3m)-7.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-529.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-162.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-18.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.48
Fwd PE 37.75
P/S 0.87
P/FCF 6.57
P/OCF 6.11
P/B 3.33
P/tB 3.33
EV/EBITDA 8.74
EPS(TTM)3.31
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY2.65%
FCF(TTM)12.33
FCFY15.22%
OCF(TTM)13.26
OCFY16.36%
SpS93.28
BVpS24.31
TBVpS24.31
PEG (NY)16.87
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.55
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.28%
ROE 14.3%
ROCE 5.47%
ROIC 4.32%
ROICexc 7.36%
ROICexgc 9.66%
OM 5.97%
PM (TTM) 3.73%
GM N/A
FCFM 13.22%
ROA(3y)-10.55%
ROA(5y)-18.35%
ROE(3y)-40.11%
ROE(5y)-47.17%
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 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF 1.03
Debt/EBITDA 2.01
Cap/Depr 124.35%
Cap/Sales 0.99%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 210.01%
Profit Quality 354.92%
Current Ratio 0.19
Quick Ratio 0.19
Altman-Z 0.24
F-Score7
WACC9.66%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)75.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)369.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-125.93%
EPS Next Y1.45%
EPS Next 2Y12.03%
EPS Next 3Y26.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.5%
Revenue growth 3Y50.46%
Revenue growth 5Y32.31%
Sales Q2Q%26.86%
Revenue Next Year32.04%
Revenue Next 2Y18.24%
Revenue Next 3Y15.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.3%
EBIT growth 1Y123.26%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year135.8%
EBIT Next 3Y45.81%
EBIT Next 5Y36.92%
FCF growth 1Y241.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y262.66%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

ROOT INC/OH -CLASS A / ROOT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ROOT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to ROOT.


Can you provide the valuation status for ROOT INC/OH -CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to ROOT INC/OH -CLASS A (ROOT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is ROOT INC/OH -CLASS A (ROOT) stock?

ROOT INC/OH -CLASS A (ROOT) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the valuation of ROOT INC/OH -CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ROOT INC/OH -CLASS A (ROOT) is 24.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.33.