Tripadvisor (MIL:1TRIP) Beneish M-Score: -2.93 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MIL:1TRIP Tripadvisor Inc MIL:1TRIP
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GF Value €17.05
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What is Tripadvisor Beneish M-Score?

Tripadvisor MIL:1TRIP 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1TRIP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Tripadvisor ranks better than 74.39% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.93 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tripadvisor's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1TRIP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28   Med: -2.88   Max: -1.96
Current: -2.93

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tripadvisor was -1.96. The lowest was -3.28. And the median was -2.88.


Tripadvisor Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tripadvisor's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score Chart

Tripadvisor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.72 -2.99 -2.87 -2.63 -2.79

Tripadvisor Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score 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 -2.62 -2.79 -3.00 -2.79 -2.93

MIL:1TRIP vs PRSU, LIND, TOUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Tripadvisor's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tripadvisor's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tripadvisor's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Tripadvisor Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Tripadvisor for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 0.8449+0.528 * 1.0084+0.404 * 1.0571+0.892 * 0.9469+0.115 * 0.9205
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9888+4.679 * -0.07353-0.327 * 1.0028
=-2.99

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €195 Mil.
Revenue was 330.776 + 350.994 + 471.156 + 458.643 = €1,612 Mil.
Gross Profit was 302.404 + 321.104 + 436.224 + 422.229 = €1,482 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,217 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,358 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €206 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €82 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,221 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €974 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €760 Mil.
Net Income was -28.026 + -32.452 + 45.156 + 31.212 = €16 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -1.643 + -31.598 + 0 + -4.335 = €-38 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 101.897 + -87.962 + 37.488 + 175.394 = €227 Mil.
Total Receivables was €243 Mil.
Revenue was 368.335 + 392.505 + 479.332 + 461.713 = €1,702 Mil.
Gross Profit was 343.545 + 366.72 + 443.292 + 424.553 = €1,578 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,373 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,549 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €220 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €78 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,304 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €724 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,145 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(194.625 / 1611.569) / (243.275 / 1701.885)
=0.120767 / 0.142944
=0.8449

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(1578.11 / 1701.885) / (1481.961 / 1611.569)
=0.927272 / 0.919577
=1.0084

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (1216.882 + 205.697) / 2357.557) / (1 - (1372.7 + 220.15) / 2549.3)
=0.396588 / 0.375181
=1.0571

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=1611.569 / 1701.885
=0.9469

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(78.213 / (78.213 + 220.15)) / (81.904 / (81.904 + 205.697))
=0.26214 / 0.284783
=0.9205

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(1221.145 / 1611.569) / (1304.171 / 1701.885)
=0.757737 / 0.76631
=0.9888

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((759.556 + 974.163) / 2357.557) / ((1145.15 + 724.275) / 2549.3)
=0.735388 / 0.733309
=1.0028

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(15.89 - -37.576 - 226.817) / 2357.557
=-0.07353

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Tripadvisor has a M-score of -2.99 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.93 mean?
Tripadvisor (MIL:1TRIP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.93 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tripadvisor and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tripadvisor ranks #211 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Tripadvisor's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tripadvisor's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Based on the distribution chart, Tripadvisor ranks #211 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tripadvisor has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tripadvisor's Beneish M-Score compare to PRSU and LIND?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Tripadvisor ranks #211 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Tripadvisor in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tripadvisor and its competitors. Tripadvisor's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tripadvisor (MIL:1TRIP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.05, compared to a current price of €10.98 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Tripadvisor's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tripadvisor (MIL:1TRIP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Jun. 25, 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 (MIL:1TRIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tripadvisor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.98 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.05. GuruFocus considers Tripadvisor to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1TRIP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.93
  • GF Value™: €17.05 vs. price of €10.98 (35.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1TRIP 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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