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NerdWallet, Inc. · Communication Services · United States · $633M · Avg Vol: $7M/d

95
StockRank
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Q
84
V
69
M
47
P/E (TTM)
10.9x
ROE
18.2%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

NerdWallet operates a personal-finance comparison marketplace with a strong reported quality score (Q84), but our feed records insider selling of 11.50% of shares outstanding in 90 days, a very large disclosed distribution that offsets the quant support. The business also depends on search-engine referral traffic that AI answer surfaces are disrupting. No fraud or distress event is known, so this is a flag.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

NerdWallet, Inc. is a leading U.S. consumer finance platform providing personalized recommendations and guidance across various financial products like credit cards, loans, and insurance. Its competitive moat is built on a strong brand, data-driven algorithms, and a comprehensive database that connects consumers with suitable financial solutions. Revenue is primarily generated through performance-based referral fees from financial partners.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue538.9M599.4M687.6M836.6M15.8%860.0M912.7M967.7M7.5%
EPS-0.82-0.31-0.340.871.3858.8%0.901.302.2627.9%
Shares34.1M34.1M34.1M34.1M0.0%32.2M
Debt12.7M9.6M8.9M14.9M5.5%12.2M
Equity341.7M366.9M364.2M374.5M3.1%
Op CF25.0M72.1M71.8M131.6M74.0%164.3M
Inv CF-100.3M-29.5M-29.7M-33.3M
Fin CF-8.4M-26.2M-76.5M-66.1M
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PRICE (1Y)+8.0%
8.719.079.439.7810.14Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$9.90
RSI (14)
52.0
52W High
$16.24
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
84
ROIC
23.4%88.7
ROE
18.2%77.8
GP/Assets
174.4%98.6
Op. Margin
3.5%34.3
FCF/Assets
32.1%97.1
Piotroski
891.3
Int. Cover
50.0x85.3
D/E Ratio
0.04x75.0
Current Ratio
2.62x71.0
Value
69
P/E (TTM)
10.9x74.8
EV/EBITDA
5.5x73.1
P/FCF
4.3x88.7
P/B
1.9x50.5
P/S
0.7x75.4
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
47
52W High %
61%31.5
RS 6M
-22%30.5
SMA 50/200
0.86x24.8
EPS Rev 4W
+9.7%91.7
EPS Rev 12W
+9.7%91.5
EPS Improve
+151%77.6
Q Growth
-48%16.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$633M
P/E (Forward)
4.3x
Gross Margin
93.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of NRDS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
NRDSNerdWallet, Inc.(you)$633M95Strong Buy
CARSCars.com Inc.$639M96Strong Buy
EVEREverQuote, Inc.$904M97Strong Buy
TBLATaboola.com Ltd.$1.0B93Strong Buy
YELPYelp Inc.$1.3B88Strong Buy
MAXMediaAlpha, Inc.$681M63Hold
UPWKUpwork Inc.$1.1B60Hold
BMBLBumble Inc.$418M55Hold
MTCHMatch Group, Inc.$9.7B98Strong Buy
NXDRNextdoor Holdings, Inc.$878M42Hold

Peer medians: ROE 6.2% · P/E 19.3x · Gross margin 56.9%

NerdWallet, Inc. (NRDS): Stock Score Summary

NerdWallet, Inc. (NRDS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 95/100 based on Quality (84/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (47/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. NerdWallet operates a personal-finance comparison marketplace with a strong reported quality score (Q84), but our feed records insider selling of 11.50% of shares outstanding in 90 days, a very large disclosed distribution that offsets the quant support. The business also depends on search-engine referral traffic that AI answer surfaces are disrupting. No fraud or distress event is known, so this is a flag.

NerdWallet, Inc. is a leading U.S. consumer finance platform providing personalized recommendations and guidance across various financial products like credit cards, loans, and insurance. Its competitive moat is built on a strong brand, data-driven algorithms, and a comprehensive database that connects consumers with suitable financial solutions. Revenue is primarily generated through performance-based referral fees from financial partners.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$9.90
Market Cap$633M
P/E (TTM)10.88
P/E (Forward)4.34
Price/Book1.92
Return on Equity18.2%
Return on Invested Capital23.4%
Debt/Equity0.04x
Gross Margin93.5%
Operating Margin3.5%
Revenue Growth5.6%
Free Cash Flow$148M

NerdWallet, Inc. operates in the Internet Content & Information industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NerdWallet, Inc.’s (NRDS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for NerdWallet, Inc. (NRDS) is 95/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (84), Value (69), and Momentum (47) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does NerdWallet, Inc. have an economic moat?
NerdWallet, Inc. (NRDS) has a Quality factor score of 84/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is NerdWallet, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for NerdWallet, Inc. (NRDS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 95/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is NerdWallet, Inc. in?
NerdWallet, Inc. (NRDS) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Internet Content & Information industry (United States).