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Despegar com Corp (DESP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DESP - VGG273581030 - Common Stock

19.5 USD
+0.03 (+0.15%)
Last: 5/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
19.5 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 5/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DESP. DESP was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of DESP get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. DESP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DESP was profitable.
In the past year DESP had a positive cash flow from operations.
DESP had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years DESP reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
DESP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDESP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

DESP has a worse Return On Assets (-0.31%) than 63.70% of its industry peers.
DESP has a Return On Equity (-5.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DESP has a better Return On Invested Capital (41.42%) than 97.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.31%
ROE -5.89%
ROIC 41.42%
ROA(3y)-3.19%
ROA(5y)-7.85%
ROE(3y)-61.6%
ROE(5y)-66.05%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
DESP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDESP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of DESP (16.02%) is better than 70.37% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 73.11%, DESP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.37% of the companies in the same industry.
DESP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.02%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 73.11%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y12.49%
GM growth 5Y2.13%
DESP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDESP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DESP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
DESP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DESP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
DESP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DESP Yearly Shares OutstandingDESP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
DESP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDESP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that DESP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.39, DESP is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DESP is 1.72, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DESP, only 1.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.72, DESP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.93% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.06 is on the high side and indicates that DESP has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DESP (1.06) is better than 62.22% of its industry peers.
Although DESP does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 1.72
Altman-Z 1.39
ROIC/WACC3.76
WACC11.03%
DESP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDESP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.85 indicates that DESP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.85, DESP is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
DESP has a Quick Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that DESP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DESP has a Quick ratio of 0.85. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DESP outperforms 50.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.85
DESP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDESP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DESP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 525.00%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, DESP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.65% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DESP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)525%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-137.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.65%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y8.08%
Sales Q2Q%8.72%

3.2 Future

DESP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 74.28% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y471.8%
EPS Next 2Y177.09%
EPS Next 3Y129.7%
EPS Next 5Y74.28%
Revenue Next Year8.9%
Revenue Next 2Y9.86%
Revenue Next 3Y10.79%
Revenue Next 5Y11.38%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
DESP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDESP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B
DESP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDESP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 -1 2 -2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 114.71, DESP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
61.48% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than DESP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, DESP is valued quite expensively.
DESP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.06.
DESP's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DESP to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.86), we can say DESP is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 114.71
Fwd PE 20.06
DESP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDESP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DESP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DESP is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 55.63
EV/EBITDA 7.46
DESP Per share dataDESP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
DESP's earnings are expected to grow with 129.70% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y177.09%
EPS Next 3Y129.7%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DESP does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

Despegar com Corp

NYSE:DESP (5/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 19.5 0 (0%)

19.5

+0.03 (+0.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)05-14 2025-05-14/amc
Earnings (Next)08-13 2025-08-13/amc
Inst Owners70.89%
Inst Owner Change-93.97%
Ins Owners1.89%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.63B
Analysts76
Price Target21.29 (9.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-835.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-123.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-157.73%
Max EPS beat(2)-89.46%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-55.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-157.73%
Max EPS beat(4)31.04%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-174.31%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-163.57%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-136.75%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.2%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.2%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.22%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.31%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.42%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 114.71
Fwd PE 20.06
P/S 2.11
P/FCF 55.63
P/OCF 24.65
P/B 34.21
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.46
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY0.87%
EPS(NY)0.97
Fwd EY4.98%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY1.8%
OCF(TTM)0.79
OCFY4.06%
SpS9.26
BVpS0.57
TBVpS-1.93
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.31%
ROE -5.89%
ROCE 60.25%
ROIC 41.42%
ROICexc 324.65%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 16.02%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 73.11%
FCFM 3.78%
ROA(3y)-3.19%
ROA(5y)-7.85%
ROE(3y)-61.6%
ROE(5y)-66.05%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y12.49%
GM growth 5Y2.13%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 1.72
Debt/EBITDA 0.3
Cap/Depr 80.5%
Cap/Sales 4.76%
Interest Coverage 3.01
Cash Conversion 38.96%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z 1.39
F-Score6
WACC11.03%
ROIC/WACC3.76
Cap/Depr(3y)83.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.23%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)525%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-137.5%
EPS Next Y471.8%
EPS Next 2Y177.09%
EPS Next 3Y129.7%
EPS Next 5Y74.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.65%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y8.08%
Sales Q2Q%8.72%
Revenue Next Year8.9%
Revenue Next 2Y9.86%
Revenue Next 3Y10.79%
Revenue Next 5Y11.38%
EBIT growth 1Y89.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year50.8%
EBIT Next 3Y27.88%
EBIT Next 5Y22.13%
FCF growth 1Y-52.57%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y16.45%
OCF growth 1Y-35.64%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y8.37%