Fluent Inc (FLNT)vsTrade Desk Inc (TTD)
FLNT
Fluent Inc
$3.09
+1.31%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $102.09M
TTD
Trade Desk Inc
$14.34
+2.65%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $6.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trade Desk Inc generates 1379% more annual revenue ($2.99B vs $202.15M). TTD leads profitability with a 13.6% profit margin vs -11.5%. TTD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. TTD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
FLNT
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
TTD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 33527.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.9x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -137.3% — below average capital efficiency
3.0% revenue growth
Earnings declined 23.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FLNT
The strongest argument for FLNT centers on EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TTD
The strongest argument for TTD centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FLNT
The primary concerns for FLNT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 4.27 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TTD
The primary concerns for TTD are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FLNT profiles as a turnaround stock while TTD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TTD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
FLNT is growing revenue faster at 8.4% — sustainability is the question.
TTD generates stronger free cash flow (140M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TTD scores higher overall (55/100 vs 42/100). 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.
Fluent Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Fluent, Inc. provides data-driven digital marketing services primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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