Connects consumers with local businesses through an online platform. Provides a directory of local businesses across various categories. Now — the numbers.
The biggest line carries real weight, but it doesn’t decide everything on its own.
This is an established company with proven profits.
If every debt were paid off today, $299.5M would still be left in the vault — a solid cushion for hard times.
The market pays 7.9× for every dollar of annual profit — cheap, which is either an opportunity or a warning.
Against companies in its own sector, it looks cheaper than 95% of them.
Analysts' average target sits 30% above today's price.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
Debt is low and cash is strong; the finances stand solid.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Sales are growing strongly for its sector.
Clearly below the class average.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
The stock trades 57% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 4 years, sales grew about 9% a year on average.
There is $324.4M in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $299.5M would remain.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 33/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
No clear buy-side message is coming from the executive floor.
On our five-subject report card, YELP sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: YELP is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.