Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)vsTripAdvisor Inc (TRIP)
BKNG
Booking Holdings Inc
$160.56
+1.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $132.72B
TRIP
TripAdvisor Inc
$9.66
-7.56%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Booking Holdings Inc generates 1376% more annual revenue ($27.69B vs $1.88B). BKNG leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 1.0%. TRIP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.18. BKNG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BKNG
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
TRIP
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+11.7%
Fair Value
$187.86
Current Price
$160.56
$27.30 discount
Margin of Safety
+79.6%
Fair Value
$59.57
Current Price
$9.66
$49.91 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 226 in profit
Earnings expanding 240.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 59.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKNG
The strongest argument for BKNG centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 25.0%. Revenue growth of 16.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TRIP
The strongest argument for TRIP centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 0.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BKNG
No major red flags identified for BKNG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : TRIP
The primary concerns for TRIP are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 95.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKNG profiles as a growth stock while TRIP is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKNG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
BKNG is growing revenue faster at 16.2% — sustainability is the question.
BKNG generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BKNG scores higher overall (76/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 16.2% revenue growth. TRIP offers better value entry with a 79.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Booking Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Booking Holdings Inc. is an American travel technology company organized in Delaware and based in Norwalk, Connecticut, that owns and operates several travel fare aggregators and travel fare metasearch engines including namesake and flagship Booking.com, Priceline.com, Agoda.com, Kayak.com, Cheapflights, Rentalcars.com, Momondo, and OpenTable.
Visit Website →TripAdvisor Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
TripAdvisor, Inc. is an online travel company. The company is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.
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