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TripAdvisor Inc (TRIP) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

TripAdvisor Inc stock (TRIP) is currently trading at $9.51. TripAdvisor Inc PE ratio is 31.35. TripAdvisor Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.60. Analyst consensus price target for TRIP is $14.34. WallStSmart rates TRIP as Hold.

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TRIP

TripAdvisor Inc

NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICAL
$9.51
$0.21 (-2.16%)
52W$9.01
$20.16
Target$14.34+50.8%

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TRIP Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · TripAdvisor Inc (TRIP)

Margin of Safety
+16.2%
Undervalued
TRIP Fair Value
$14.51
Graham Formula
Current Price
$9.51
$5.00 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $14.51
Overvalued
Price $9.51
Graham IV $14.51
Analyst $14.34

TRIP appears undervalued based on the Graham Formula, trading 16% below its estimated fair value of $14.51.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

WallStSmart

Smart Analysis

TripAdvisor Inc (TRIP) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

59
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

TripAdvisor Inc (TRIP) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.6/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.1610/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.6010/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
59.30%10/10

Earnings per share surging 59.30% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
114.17%10/10

114.17% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/BookValuation
1.668/10

Trading at 1.66x book value, attractively priced

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
6.03
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.601
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.682
Undervalued
TRIP Target Price
$14.34
23% Upside

TripAdvisor Inc (TRIP) Areas to Watch (4)

Avg Score: 2.5/10
Operating MarginProfitability
-1.22%0/10

Losing money on operations

Profit MarginProfitability
2.12%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Return on EquityProfitability
5.04%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

Market CapQuality
$1.14B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
31.35
Expensive
Trailing P/E
31.35
Expensive

TripAdvisor Inc (TRIP) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 59/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.6/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 2.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.16), Price/Sales (0.60), Price/Book (1.66) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 59.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 5.04%, Operating Margin at -1.22%, Profit Margin at 2.12%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 5.04% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with EPS Growth at 59.30% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

TRIP Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

TRIP's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.60x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 4.45x (2th percentile). The current valuation is 96% below its historical high of 13.39x set in Jun 2014, and 4% above its historical low of 0.58x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.9x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for TripAdvisor Inc (TRIP) · CONSUMER CYCLICALTRAVEL SERVICES

The Big Picture

TripAdvisor Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Profit margins are thin at 2.1%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -122M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can TripAdvisor Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Sector dynamics: monitor TRAVEL SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact TripAdvisor Inc.

Bottom Line

TripAdvisor Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(113 last 3 months)

Total Buys
44
Total Sells
69
Mar 2, 2026(1 transaction)
AMBESKOVIC, ALMIR
CEO, TheFork
Sell
Shares
-8,000
Feb 17, 2026(1 transaction)
AMBESKOVIC, ALMIR
CEO, TheFork
Sell
Shares
-13,073

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 4:27:27 PM

About TripAdvisor Inc(TRIP)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

TRAVEL SERVICES

Country

USA

TripAdvisor, Inc. is an online travel company. The company is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.

Visit TripAdvisor Inc (TRIP) Website
400 1ST AVENUE, NEEDHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, 02494