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ROOTRoot, Inc.
$43.37$608M
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Root, Inc.

ROOT
NASDAQ · Property & Casualty Insurers
$43.37
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$608M
P/E9.1x
52W High$91.00
Volume349.43K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Hyper-Growth Narrative Collapses Amid Spiraling Expense Ratios

Root's investment thesis has deteriorated significantly, with its hyper-growth phase appearing to conclude as revenue growth has decelerated from 165.1% to 1.6% year-over-year.

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

ROOT price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-50% Peers

P/E is 50% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 30 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 70% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Feb 4

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
ROOT-38.83%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
ROOT-46.46%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
ROOT+331.97%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+54.06%
5-Year Return
ROOT-52.48%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+48.89%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
9.1x
Forward P/E
9.5x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
1.2x
FCF YieldCash Flow
29.4%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
9.1x
39.7x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
1.2x
18.1x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
3.4x
6.7x
0th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$1.52B+29.0% YoY
Net income FY25
$40M+30.4% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$192M+4.6% YoY
Operating margin FY25
2.7%+0.1 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)-
Avg ROIC 5Y-1500.3%
ROE (TTM)21.6%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Nov 4, 2026
$0.86+36.5%
vs $0.63
$381M-0.8%
vs $384M
Q3 2026
Aug 5, 2026
$1.49+80.0%
vs $0.83
$389M-1.5%
vs $395M
Q2 2026
May 6, 2026
$2.09+148.8%
vs $0.84
$394M-1.2%
vs $398M
Q1 2026
Feb 25, 2026
$0.31+933.3%
vs $0.03
$397M+3.6%
vs $383M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Seeking Alpha·1d ago
Root, Inc. (ROOT) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Root, Inc. ( ROOT ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call November 4, 2026 5:00 PM EST Company Participants Matthew LaMalva - Head of Investor Relations Alexander Timm - Founder, CEO & Chairman Megan Binkley - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Thomas Mcjoynt-Griffith - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Andrew Andersen - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Elyse Greenspan - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Greetings. Welcome to the Root Inc. 3Q '26 Earnings Conference Call.

MarketBeat·3d ago
Root Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

Root NASDAQ: ROOT reported a profit in the third quarter of 2026 even as revenue and premiums declined, with executives saying they held back spending on direct customer acquisition amid intensifying competition in personal auto insurance.

GlobeNewsWire·3d ago
Root, Inc. Announces 2026 Third Quarter Results

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), the leading technology company in car insurance, today announced financial results for the third quarter. Root's third quarter financial results and management commentary can be found in the shareholder letter posted to the company's investor relations website. An updated version of the company's investor presentation will also be available. Both can be found on  ir.joinroot.com .

GlobeNewsWire·Oct 29, 2026
Root CEO Alex Timm: AI Agents and the Evolving Future of Auto Insurance

In a new op-ed, Timm shares how always on AI shopping could challenge brand loyalty, give drivers more power to compare prices, and change how insurers compete In a new op-ed, Timm shares how always on AI shopping could challenge brand loyalty, give drivers more power to compare prices, and change how insurers compete

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark ROOT against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Root, Inc. (ROOT)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
ROOT logoROOTRoot, Inc.Current
$43.37$608.05M9.0628.95%5.15%21.6%—
LMND logoLMNDLemonade, Inc.
$39.55$3.04B-21.2140.15%-13.48%-28.59%—
HIPO logoHIPOHippo Holdings Inc.
$34.89$908.39M29.4725.93%5.9%7.04%—
OSCR logoOSCROscar Health, Inc.
$30.65$7.95B12.4127.5%4.9%49.39%—
PGR logoPGRThe Progressive Corporation
$227.77$132.61B11.4116.32%12.67%35.44%2.14%
SAFT logoSAFTSafety Insurance Group, Inc.
$104.27$1.53B21.6413.01%4.76%8.08%3.5%

Compare ROOT vs Peers

Root, Inc. (ROOT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs LMND

Most directly comparable listed peer for ROOT.

Scale Benchmark

vs GOOG

Larger-name benchmark to compare ROOT against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs LMND, HIPO, OSCR, PGR

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

ROOT SEC Filings & Documents

Root, Inc. (ROOT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 8, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 6, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 25, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 26, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 21, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

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ROOT Frequently Asked Questions

Root, Inc. (ROOT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
How fast is Root, Inc. growing?

Root, Inc. (ROOT) grew revenue by 7.9% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is ROOT profitable?

Yes. Root, Inc. (ROOT) earned $80.4M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 5.2% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is ROOT's return on equity?

Root, Inc. (ROOT) had a return on equity (ROE) of 21.6% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.

Industry Metrics
What is Root, Inc.'s combined ratio?

Root, Inc. (ROOT) has a combined ratio of 97.3%. A ratio below 100% indicates underwriting profitability.

What if you invested $1,000 in ROOT back in 2018?

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