The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) — Stock Score Summary

The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 32/100 based on Quality (69/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (17/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. High-quality ad-tech platform with a strong moat and excellent ROIC, but trading at a premium valuation without a direct tailwind from our 18-month macro themes.

The Trade Desk operates a leading independent demand-side platform (DSP) enabling advertisers to plan, manage, and optimize data-driven digital advertising campaigns. Its competitive moat stems from its independent position, offering transparency and objective ad buying without proprietary media bias, alongside robust technology and data capabilities. The Trade Desk is a market leader in programmatic advertising, favored by advertisers seeking control and reach across the open internet, benefiting from the secular shift to digital and connected TV advertising.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$19.89
Market Cap$9.9B
P/E (TTM)23.90
P/E (Forward)9.79
Price/Book4.04
Return on Equity16.7%
Return on Invested Capital20.4%
Debt/Equity17.26
Gross Margin77.8%
Operating Margin9.7%
Revenue Growth11.8%
Free Cash Flow$569M

The Trade Desk, Inc. operates in the Advertising Agencies industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Trade Desk, Inc.’s (TTD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) is 32/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (69), Value (32), and Momentum (17) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does The Trade Desk, Inc. have an economic moat?
The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) has a Quality factor score of 69/100. 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 The Trade Desk, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 32/100. 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 The Trade Desk, Inc. in?
The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Advertising Agencies industry (United States).