Expedia Group Inc. (EXPE)vsNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH)
EXPE
Expedia Group Inc.
$280.83
+1.43%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $32.95B
NCLH
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd
$14.82
+1.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $7.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Expedia Group Inc. generates 55% more annual revenue ($15.70B vs $10.15B). EXPE leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 7.5%. EXPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. EXPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
EXPE
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
NCLH
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-8.7%
Fair Value
$215.00
Current Price
$280.83
$65.83 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NCLH.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 168 in profit
Earnings expanding 188.7% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 616.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 27.9x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
4.9% revenue growth
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EXPE
The strongest argument for EXPE centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 14.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NCLH
The strongest argument for NCLH centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EXPE
The primary concerns for EXPE are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : NCLH
The primary concerns for NCLH are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 5.84 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NCLH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.88 — expect wider price swings.
EXPE is growing revenue faster at 14.0% — sustainability is the question.
EXPE generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TRAVEL SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EXPE scores higher overall (72/100 vs 71/100) and 14.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Expedia Group Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Expedia Group, Inc. is an American online travel shopping company for consumer and small business travel. Its websites, which are primarily travel fare aggregators and travel metasearch engines, include Expedia.com, Vrbo (previously HomeAway), Hotels.com, Hotwire.com, Orbitz, Travelocity, trivago and CarRentals.com.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., is a cruise company in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and internationally. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
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