On the stock market since 2022, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 27,000 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 37% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
The gap is $1.1B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit indicators sit around the sector average.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
There is growth, but not at top-of-the-class tempo.
The stock has been running stronger than the market lately.
Valuation: The stock trades at a price that looks expensive next to its earnings; that can cap future returns.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 14% a year on average.
The company’s market value is 45 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
The stock trades 10% above the average analyst price target.
On our five-subject report card, GBTG sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: GBTG is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.