TMVE Thrivent Mid Cap Value ETF

Thrivent Mid Cap Value ETF (TMVE) currently reports 83 stock positions (subject to change), placing it in the mid-range in diversification range by holdings breadth. The top line-up is MTB (2.43%), MKSI (2.31%), HXL (2.07%), with MTB as the largest single weight at 2.43%. Together, the top three holdings account for 6.81%, which implies a more democratized weight structure where the broader holding set matters as much as the leadership group. This structure gives the portfolio a dual character: meaningful exposure to its highest-conviction names, alongside enough breadth to dampen idiosyncratic noise.

Examining the portfolio through a capital allocation lens, ROIC is 9.06%, WACC is 7.89%, and the economic spread is 1.16%. On balance, holdings are generating returns above their cost of capital, though the margin is slim enough to warrant attention. Supporting metrics show ROE at 15.24% and ROA at 4.87%, a combination that helps frame whether profitability strength is broad enough to hold through different market conditions. Taken together, the return profile suggests a portfolio that is value-creative but with less room for execution slippage.

Turning to how the market is pricing the underlying earnings, trailing P/E of 16.82, forward P/E of 13.25, PEG of 1.89. Trailing and forward valuations are closely aligned, pointing to a market that is pricing continuity rather than improvement in the earnings outlook. A PEG in this range suggests valuation is fair rather than compelling — the portfolio is priced adequately for its growth, with limited buffer for downside revisions. The aggregate current ratio of 1.46 reflects tighter near-term liquidity — a factor worth monitoring if macro conditions tighten. The combined picture across P/E, forward P/E, PEG, and current ratio suggests a portfolio that is priced for continued execution — where disappointment would be costly and outperformance would likely require positive earnings surprises.

From gross to free cash flow, gross margin sits at 39.44%, operating margin at 2.73%, and free cash flow margin at 26.36%. At this gross margin level, pricing power is present but not dominant — cost management matters as much as revenue growth. At this level, operating margins signal that earnings quality is limited — a feature of growth-stage or restructuring businesses. At this level, FCF margins reflect a portfolio of businesses with genuine capital efficiency and strong cash-based earnings quality. The margin profile warrants careful consideration — businesses with compressed margins have less room to absorb cost pressure or revenue softness.

Revenue momentum and analyst targets together paint a picture where the estimated 12-month price change of 15.47%, where consensus expectations favor gradual appreciation over the next year, while TTM revenue growth of 11.71% reflecting moderate but reliable revenue progress across the basket. Reported revenue growth is the operational foundation; the analyst target spread shows what the market is willing to pay above it — and that premium can evaporate quickly if delivery slips. For investors, the central question is whether the operating momentum visible in revenues is durable enough to support the price appreciation implied by consensus targets. The estimated 12-month price change is a weighted composite of analyst price target estimates adjusted by each holding's ETF weight, sourced from publicly available data, and should not be interpreted as a reliable prediction of future performance.

The fundamental case holds up across most key dimensions — the combination of positive economic spread, reasonable valuation, and analyst support is constructive.

This assessment reflects quantitative metrics only and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Past performance is not indicative of future results.