Tripadvisor, Inc. (TRIP) — Stock Score Summary

Tripadvisor, Inc. (TRIP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 27/100 based on Quality (43/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (32/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Tripadvisor lacks a structural economic moat and operates in a highly competitive, low-margin online travel agency space. It fails the Terry Smith quality filter due to low capital efficiency and is highly vulnerable to rising consumer headwinds.

Tripadvisor, Inc. operates the world's largest travel guidance platform, providing a vast repository of user-generated reviews, opinions, and photos for accommodations, restaurants, and attractions. The company benefits from a powerful network effect, as its immense content library attracts millions of monthly users, which in turn draws advertising and partnership revenue. Tripadvisor serves as an essential resource for travelers planning and booking trips globally.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$11.95
Market Cap$1.3B
P/E (TTM)108.64
P/E (Forward)7.48
Price/Book2.23
Return on Equity2.9%
Return on Invested Capital6.6%
Debt/Equity199.79
Gross Margin63.0%
Operating Margin-5.7%
Revenue Growth-4.0%
Free Cash Flow$181M

Tripadvisor, Inc. operates in the Travel Services industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tripadvisor, Inc.’s (TRIP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Tripadvisor, Inc. (TRIP) is 27/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (43), Value (40), and Momentum (32) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Tripadvisor, Inc. have an economic moat?
Tripadvisor, Inc. (TRIP) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Tripadvisor, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Tripadvisor, Inc. (TRIP) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 27/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Tripadvisor, Inc. in?
Tripadvisor, Inc. (TRIP) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Travel Services industry (United States).