Advantage Solutions Inc (ADV)vsTrade Desk Inc (TTD)
ADV
Advantage Solutions Inc
$40.59
-6.09%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $492.59M
TTD
Trade Desk Inc
$19.09
+0.95%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $8.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Advantage Solutions Inc generates 21% more annual revenue ($3.59B vs $2.97B). TTD leads profitability with a 14.6% profit margin vs -6.8%. TTD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ADV
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
TTD
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.4%
ROE of -50.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 5.6%
Earnings declined 20.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADV
The strongest argument for ADV centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TTD
The strongest argument for TTD centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 11.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.89 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ADV
The primary concerns for ADV are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.24 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TTD
The primary concerns for TTD are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADV profiles as a turnaround stock while TTD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ADV carries more volatility with a beta of 2.09 — expect wider price swings.
TTD is growing revenue faster at 11.8% — sustainability is the question.
TTD generates stronger free cash flow (279M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TTD scores higher overall (56/100 vs 36/100) and 11.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Advantage Solutions Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Advantage Solutions Inc. provides outsourced solutions to retail and consumer goods companies in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Trade Desk Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Trade Desk, Inc. is a technology company in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Ventura, California.
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