Tripadvisor (XSWX:TRIP) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.30 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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XSWX:TRIP Tripadvisor Inc XSWX:TRIP
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GF Value CHF16.28
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What is Tripadvisor EV-to-EBITDA?

Tripadvisor XSWX:TRIP +4.34% 70 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.30 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 12.26. GuruFocus rates XSWX:TRIP with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF16.28. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 694 Travel & Leisure companies, Tripadvisor ranks better than 53.17% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Tripadvisor's enterprise value is CHF1,459 Mil. Tripadvisor's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF157 Mil. Therefore, Tripadvisor's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tripadvisor's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:TRIP' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -144.74   Med: 12.26   Max: 132.57
Current: 9.23

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Tripadvisor was 132.57. The lowest was -144.74. And the median was 12.26.

XSWX:TRIP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
53.17% of 694 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.755 vs XSWX:TRIP: 9.23

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-14), Tripadvisor's stock price is CHF11.586. Tripadvisor's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.087. Therefore, Tripadvisor's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 133.17.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Tripadvisor  (XSWX:TRIP) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Tripadvisor's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=11.586/0.087
=133.17

Tripadvisor's share price for today is CHF11.586.
Tripadvisor's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF0.087.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Tripadvisor EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tripadvisor EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tripadvisor's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Tripadvisor EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Tripadvisor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -138.23 11.73 10.97 8.76 9.39

Tripadvisor Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.89 6.75 8.22 9.39 6.99

XSWX:TRIP vs PRSU, LIND, YTRA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Tripadvisor's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Tripadvisor EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tripadvisor's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tripadvisor's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Tripadvisor EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Tripadvisor's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1459.115/156.965
=9.30

Tripadvisor's current Enterprise Value is CHF1,459 Mil.
Tripadvisor's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF157 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.30 mean?
Tripadvisor (XSWX:TRIP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.30 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Tripadvisor. This is 24% below median its historical median of 12.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Tripadvisor ranks #325 out of 694 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Tripadvisor's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Tripadvisor's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.30 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 12.26. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.76. Tripadvisor's value of 9.30 is 4.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tripadvisor ranks #325 out of 694 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tripadvisor has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tripadvisor's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PRSU and LIND?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Tripadvisor ranks #325 out of 694 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Tripadvisor in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.76. Tripadvisor's value of 9.30 is 4.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.26 vs. the industry median of 9.76, Tripadvisor has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.76, based on 694 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Tripadvisor's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.30 is 4.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Tripadvisor. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tripadvisor's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.30, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 12.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tripadvisor stock overvalued right now?
Tripadvisor (XSWX:TRIP) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.30. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF16.28, compared to a current price of CHF11.59 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.30, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 12.26 and 4.7% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.76. Tripadvisor's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tripadvisor (XSWX:TRIP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.30 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Tripadvisor (XSWX:TRIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tripadvisor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF11.59 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF16.28.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:TRIP:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.30 (24% below median its 10-year median of 12.26)
  • GF Value™: CHF16.28 vs. price of CHF11.59 (28.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.7% below the Travel & Leisure median (#325 of 694)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:TRIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tripadvisor Business Description

Address 400 1st Avenue, Needham, MA, USA, 02494
Tripadvisor is the world's leading travel metasearch company. Its platform offers 1 billion reviews and information on several million accommodations, restaurants, experiences, airlines, and cruises. In 2025, 42% of revenue came from the company's core Hotel and Other segment, which includes hotel revenue generated through advertising on its metasearch platform. Viator, its experiences brand, was 46% of revenue in 2025, and TheFork, its dining brand, represented 12% of sales.
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