TRIP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 69 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While TRIP is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. TRIP scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.

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1. Profitability

2. Health

3. Growth

4. Valuation

5. Dividend

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TRIP was profitable.
In the past year TRIP had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TRIP reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years TRIP 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.78%, TRIP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
TRIP has a better Return On Equity (11.17%) than 82.86% of its industry peers.
TRIP's Return On Invested Capital of 6.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TRIP outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TRIP is significantly below the industry average of 13.53%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.66%) for TRIP is above the 3 year average (5.01%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	2.78%
ROE	11.17%
ROIC	6.66%

ROA(3y)0.46%

ROA(5y)-3.96%

ROE(3y)1.33%

ROE(5y)-9.48%

ROIC(3y)5.01%

ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

TRIP has a Profit Margin of 4.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: TRIP outperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
TRIP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
TRIP's Operating Margin of 7.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TRIP outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TRIP has declined.
TRIP's Gross Margin of 94.02% is amongst the best of the industry. TRIP outperforms 95.71% of its industry peers.
TRIP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
OM	7.56%
PM (TTM)	4.18%
GM	94.02%

OM growth 3YN/A

OM growth 5Y-12.01%

PM growth 3YN/A

PM growth 5Y-49.23%

GM growth 3Y0.39%

GM growth 5Y-0.24%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

TRIP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, TRIP has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, TRIP has more shares outstanding
TRIP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

TRIP has an Altman-Z score of 1.60. This is a bad value and indicates that TRIP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of TRIP (1.60) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TRIP has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.71. This is a neutral value as TRIP would need 4.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
TRIP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.71) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21 is on the high side and indicates that TRIP has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.21, TRIP is not doing good in the industry: 77.14% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	1.21
Debt/FCF	4.71
Altman-Z	1.6

ROIC/WACC0.89

WACC7.53%

2.3 Liquidity

TRIP has a Current Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that TRIP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.33, TRIP is not doing good in the industry: 67.14% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that TRIP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
TRIP has a Quick ratio of 1.33. This is in the lower half of the industry: TRIP underperforms 67.14% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	1.33
Quick Ratio	1.33

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

TRIP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.51%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.84% on average over the past years.
TRIP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.24%.
Measured over the past years, TRIP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.30% on average per year.

EPS 1Y (TTM)11.51%

EPS 3YN/A

EPS 5Y-5.84%

EPS Q2Q%30%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.24%

Revenue growth 3Y26.71%

Revenue growth 5Y3.3%

Sales Q2Q%3.95%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.00% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, TRIP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.38% on average per year.

EPS Next Y6.38%

EPS Next 2Y22.53%

EPS Next 3Y23.77%

EPS Next 5Y39%

Revenue Next Year3.71%

Revenue Next 2Y4.34%

Revenue Next 3Y4.9%

Revenue Next 5Y5.38%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.57, the valuation of TRIP can be described as reasonable.
TRIP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TRIP is cheaper than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.32. TRIP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
TRIP is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.76.
TRIP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TRIP is cheaper than 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
TRIP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	8.57
Fwd PE	6.76

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TRIP is valued cheaper than 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TRIP indicates a rather cheap valuation: TRIP is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	6
EV/EBITDA	6.67

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of TRIP may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as TRIP's earnings are expected to grow with 23.77% in the coming years.