Expedia Group Inc. (EXPE)vsTripAdvisor Inc (TRIP)
EXPE
Expedia Group Inc.
$264.17
+0.92%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $33.53B
TRIP
TripAdvisor Inc
$8.41
-1.29%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Expedia Group Inc. generates 758% more annual revenue ($15.70B vs $1.83B). EXPE leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 0.3%. TRIP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.45. EXPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
EXPE
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
TRIP
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-8.6%
Fair Value
$215.11
Current Price
$264.17
$49.06 premium
Margin of Safety
+77.0%
Fair Value
$52.97
Current Price
$8.41
$44.56 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 26.2x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.0% — below average capital efficiency
0.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TRIP
The strongest argument for TRIP centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.45 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 : TRIP
The primary concerns for TRIP are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EXPE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — 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 48/100) and 14.0% revenue growth. TRIP offers better value entry with a 77.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
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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