Expedia (EXPE) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Expedia (EXPE): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Consumer Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | EXPE |
|---|---|
| Name | Expedia Group Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Services |
| GICS Industry | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines |
| Market Capitalization | 30.74 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | July 21, 2005 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: EXPE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.42% | 2.96% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 31.92% | 9.94% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 6.78% | 1.66% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: EXPE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 51.50% | 42.89% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.41 | 1.05 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -60.86% | -59.81% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: EXPE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.07 | -0.04 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.10 | -0.08 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Expedia (EXPE) posts ROE of 76.75%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
EXPE
Consumer Services industry group
76.75%
Group distribution
- EXPE
- 76.75%
- Max
- 76.75%
- Q3
- 34.07%
- Median
- 15.90%
- Q1
- 3.23%
- Min
- -40.61%
Largest peers
- EXPE
- 76.75%
- RCL
- 41.29%
- ABNB
- 35.79%
- MCD
- --
- SBUX
- --
- BKNG
- --
- MAR
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Expedia (EXPE) keeps 12.99% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.
EXPE
Consumer Services industry group
12.99%
Group distribution
- Max
- 25.52%
- EXPE
- 12.99%
- Q3
- 12.95%
- Median
- 6.63%
- Q1
- 1.46%
- Min
- -14.36%
Largest peers
- MAR
- 35.00%
- MCD
- 32.38%
- BKNG
- 25.52%
- RCL
- 23.79%
- ABNB
- 23.02%
- EXPE
- 12.99%
- SBUX
- 6.67%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Expedia (EXPE) turns 27.83% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
EXPE
Consumer Services industry group
27.83%
Group distribution
- Max
- 49.05%
- EXPE
- 27.83%
- Q3
- 24.35%
- Median
- 14.23%
- Q1
- 5.67%
- Min
- -16.47%
Largest peers
- MAR
- 66.18%
- MCD
- 48.29%
- ABNB
- 41.51%
- BKNG
- 38.69%
- RCL
- 33.61%
- EXPE
- 27.83%
- SBUX
- 12.76%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: EXPE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 76.75% | 15.90% |
| ROA (TTM) | 7.18% | 5.29% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 12.99% | 6.63% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 27.83% | 14.23% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 90.48% | 44.51% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Expedia (EXPE) grew revenue 7.61%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Expedia (EXPE) grew earnings per share 9.61%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: EXPE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 7.61% | 6.55% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 8.09% | 10.51% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 9.61% | 10.50% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 65.35% | 14.33% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Expedia (EXPE) has current ratio of 0.77, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
EXPE
Consumer Services industry group
0.77
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.41
- Q3
- 1.85
- Median
- 1.06
- EXPE
- 0.77
- Q1
- 0.72
- Min
- 0.22
Largest peers
- ABNB
- 1.73
- BKNG
- 1.12
- EXPE
- 0.77
- SBUX
- 0.76
- MAR
- 0.53
- RCL
- 0.22
- MCD
- --
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Expedia (EXPE) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.95, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
EXPE
Consumer Services industry group
1.95
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.12
- Q3
- 2.93
- EXPE
- 1.95
- Median
- 1.29
- Q1
- 0.37
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- EXPE
- 1.95
- RCL
- 1.94
- ABNB
- 0.27
- MCD
- --
- SBUX
- --
- BKNG
- --
- MAR
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: EXPE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.77 | 1.06 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 1.95 | 1.29 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.04 | 3.12 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Expedia (EXPE) has dividend yield of 0.68%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
EXPE
Consumer Services industry group
0.68%
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.10%
- Q3
- 1.82%
- EXPE
- 0.68%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MCD
- 2.68%
- SBUX
- 2.35%
- RCL
- 1.70%
- BKNG
- 0.98%
- EXPE
- 0.68%
- MAR
- 0.67%
- ABNB
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Expedia (EXPE) has payout ratio of 10.79%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
EXPE
Consumer Services industry group
10.79%
Group distribution
- Max
- 89.80%
- Q3
- 36.83%
- EXPE
- 10.79%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- SBUX
- 142.77%
- MCD
- 58.86%
- RCL
- 32.54%
- MAR
- 27.92%
- BKNG
- 17.84%
- EXPE
- 10.79%
- ABNB
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: EXPE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.68% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 10.79% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Expedia (EXPE) trades at P/E ratio of 15.20, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
EXPE
Consumer Services industry group
15.20
Group distribution
- Max
- 71.70
- Q3
- 37.12
- Median
- 21.88
- EXPE
- 15.20
- Q1
- 13.00
- Min
- 5.72
Largest peers
- SBUX
- 47.70
- MAR
- 41.52
- ABNB
- 35.65
- MCD
- 21.88
- RCL
- 19.36
- BKNG
- 17.43
- EXPE
- 15.20
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Expedia (EXPE) trades at 1.89 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
EXPE
Consumer Services industry group
1.89
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.40
- Q3
- 3.01
- EXPE
- 1.89
- Median
- 1.54
- Q1
- 0.74
- Min
- 0.08
Largest peers
- MAR
- 14.15
- ABNB
- 8.14
- MCD
- 7.02
- RCL
- 4.57
- BKNG
- 4.25
- SBUX
- 3.17
- EXPE
- 1.89
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Expedia (EXPE) trades at 18.62 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.
EXPE
Consumer Services industry group
18.62
Group distribution
- EXPE
- 18.62
- Max
- 12.02
- Q3
- 5.58
- Median
- 2.37
- Q1
- 1.09
- Min
- -4.51
Largest peers
- EXPE
- 18.62
- ABNB
- 12.02
- RCL
- 7.47
- BKNG
- -11.52
- SBUX
- -15.67
- MAR
- -21.17
- MCD
- -191.23
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: EXPE | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.20 | 21.88 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 1.89 | 1.54 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 18.62 | 2.37 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 7.63% | 4.54% |