Expedia Stock vs Competition: Who Wins?
With Expedia surging 25% in a Week, it makes sense to re-evaluate vs its peers. Consistently assessing alternatives is core to a sound investment approach. Here is how Expedia (EXPE) stock stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin.
- EXPE’s operating margin of 13.8% is strong, lower than most peers – trailing BKNG (34.5%).
- EXPE’s revenue growth of 7.3% in the last 12 months is moderate, outpacing EBAY, TRIP, TZOO but lagging GOOGL, BKNG.
- EXPE’s stock gained 44.9% over the past year and trades at a PE of 23.6, though peers like GOOGL delivered stronger returns.
As a quick background, Expedia operates as an online travel company offering retail, B2B, and trivago services with a portfolio including full-service and localized travel brands like Hotels.com, Vrbo, Orbitz, and Travelocity.
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| EXPE | GOOGL | BKNG | EBAY | TRIP | TZOO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 32.8 | 3,520.8 | 163.6 | 40.2 | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 14.4 | 385.5 | 26.0 | 10.5 | 1.9 | 0.1 |
| PE Ratio | 23.6 | 28.3 | 32.4 | 18.4 | 22.7 | 7.7 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 7.3% | 13.4% | 13.0% | 2.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 13.8% | 32.2% | 34.5% | 21.4% | 7.7% | 16.8% |
| LTM FCF Margin | 20.9% | 19.1% | 31.9% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 20.1% |
| 12M Market Return | 44.9% | 62.2% | 0.4% | 42.0% | 4.5% | -60.9% |
Why does this matter? EXPE just went up 25.1% in a week – peer comparison puts stock performance, valuation, and financials in context – highlighting whether it is truly outperforming, lagging behind, and above all – can this continue? Read Buy or Sell EXPE Stock to see if Expedia holds up as a quality investment. Furthermore, there is always a risk of fall after a strong rally – see how the stock has dipped and recovered in the past through EXPE Dip Buyer Analysis lens.
Revenue Growth Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPE | 7.3% | 6.6% | 10.0% | 35.7% |
| GOOGL | 13.4% | 13.9% | 8.7% | 9.8% |
| BKNG | 13.0% | 11.1% | 25.0% | 56.0% |
| EBAY | 2.7% | 1.7% | 3.2% | -6.0% |
| TRIP | 4.2% | 2.6% | 19.8% | 65.4% |
| TZOO | 3.5% | -0.7% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPE | 13.8% | 12.2% | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| GOOGL | 32.2% | 32.1% | 27.4% | 26.5% |
| BKNG | 34.5% | 31.8% | 27.3% | 29.9% |
| EBAY | 21.4% | 22.5% | 19.2% | 24.0% |
| TRIP | 7.7% | 6.2% | 8.3% | 6.8% |
| TZOO | 16.8% | 22.0% | 18.4% | 10.7% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPE | 23.6 | 19.8 | 27.6 | 39.0 |
| GOOGL | 28.3 | 23.3 | 23.9 | 19.2 |
| BKNG | 32.4 | 28.4 | 29.9 | 26.3 |
| EBAY | 18.4 | 15.6 | 8.4 | -18.2 |
| TRIP | 22.7 | 410.6 | 299.3 | 125.9 |
| TZOO | 7.7 | 18.5 | 11.5 | 8.3 |
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