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Tripadvisor, Inc. (TRIP): fair value, margin of safety and Wheel Score
Consumer Cyclical · Travel Services · United States · Blend
Is TRIP undervalued?
TRIP has a margin of safety of 49%: the stock closed at 8.93 on 16 Oct 2026 against a GLS average fair value of 17.55. 2 of the 8 valuation models that produced a number sit above the price. Our screens treat a discount this large as a strong starting point for a cash-secured put, not as a verdict - the fair value is a model output, and a wide gap can mean the models are missing something the market knows.
There is a wide gap between EPV (0.4761) and DCF (102.61). When the models are this far apart the "fair value" is really a range, and the margin of safety above should be read with that range in mind.
The nightly engine files TRIP under Blend.
Nine valuation models for TRIP
Each model turns the latest filed numbers into a value per share; the GLS fair value is the simple average of the ones that produce a positive number. The last two rows are shown for reference and never enter the average. The Quote page lets you switch any model off and add your own margin of safety.
| Model | Value | vs price | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCF | 102.61 | +1049% | Present value of the projected free cash flows, discounted at the cost of capital |
| Graham Number | 2.34 | -74% | The most a defensive investor pays for the earnings and book value per share |
| Graham Growth | 2.45 | -73% | Graham's growth formula: EPS × (8.5 + 2 × growth), adjusted for bond yields |
| Lynch | 1.07 | -88% | EPS × the earnings growth rate (PEG of 1), growth capped at 25% |
| GLS Growth | 0.7339 | -92% | EPS compounded ten years at the blended growth rate, discounted back at 15% a year |
| 10 Cap | 27.81 | +211% | Owner's earnings (operating cash flow less maintenance capex) capitalised at 10% |
| Payback Time | 2.90 | -68% | Eight years of compounded free cash flow: the price at which the business pays for itself |
| DDM | - | - | Dividend discount model: next year's dividend ÷ (10% − 3% growth); needs a dividend; no value tonight |
| EPV | 0.4761 | -95% | Earnings power value: current EPS capitalised at 9% with no growth |
| Zombie (liquidation) | -5.92 | -166% | Current assets less all liabilities, per share: the balance-sheet floor. Not in the average |
| Wall St target | 13.58 | +52% | Analysts' average 12-month price target. Not in the average |
Quality and financial health
Tripadvisor, Inc. scores 8 of 9 on the Piotroski F-score, the nine yes/no tests of profitability, leverage and efficiency on the latest annual accounts - a strong reading that passes the Sunday Scan's "6 or more" rule with room to spare. A GLS Moat score of 4.0/10 is a weak reading: the ten-year history the score grades (revenue, EPS, book value, margins, cash flow, share count, ROIC) has not been steady, so the Moat part of the Wheel Score contributes little.
Returns on capital are thin or negative - ROIC 2.1%, ROE 6.2%, ROA 1.5% - with debt at 1.94 times equity and a free-cash-flow yield of 12.8%.
Tripadvisor, Inc. pays no dividend, so the DDM model does not apply and a covered-call holder earns only the premium and any price gain. Revenue comes mainly from Other Operating 100% (fiscal year FY2024).
Institutional ownership scores 10/10, insider activity 8/10 and Congressional trading 5/10 on the GLS smart-money scales.
| Piotroski F-score | 8 / 9 | ROIC | 2.1% |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLS Moat | 4.0 / 10 | ROE | 6.2% |
| Debt / equity | 1.94 | ROA | 1.5% |
| Free-cash-flow yield | 12.8% | Payout ratio | 0% |
| Institutions | 10 / 10 | Insiders · Congress | 8 · 5 / 10 |
Wheel Score 83: Prime
With a Wheel Score of 83, Tripadvisor, Inc. sits in the Prime band - price, quality and premium all line up for the wheel strategy. The parts: Value 25/25, Health 18/20, Moat 6/15, Premium 18/20, Stability 16/20. A high score is a ranking, not a signal: it says nothing about timing, the earnings date or your position size.
Implied volatility is 68% on the near-the-money contracts 20-60 days out - above the 60% ceiling of the sweet spot. Premiums are large, but the Wheel Score tapers the Premium points (18 of 20) because volatility this high usually comes with a reason. The option chain is deep: 320,054 contracts of open interest across all expiries, which means tight fills at most strikes.
Volume runs at 2.7M shares a day on a market cap of $1.0B, with a beta of 0.86; the Stability part of the Wheel Score gives that 16 of 20.
| Part | Points | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 25 / 25 | 49% margin of safety | |
| Health | 18 / 20 | Piotroski 8/9 | |
| Moat | 6 / 15 | moat 4.0/10 | |
| Premium | 18 / 20 | implied volatility 68% | |
| Stability | 16 / 20 | 2.7M shares/day, $1.0B cap, beta 0.86 |
The Wheel Score ranks ~7,400 US stocks for selling cash-secured puts and covered calls; it is updated nightly and is not a recommendation. The walkthrough lesson shows how the score fits into a trade, start to finish.
Upcoming events
The next earnings report is due on 5 Nov 2026 (before the open), 20 days away; a 30-45-day put sold today would expire after it, which is worth weighing against the premium.
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| Stock | Close | Fair value | MoS | Wheel | Mkt cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRSU Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, Inc. | 53.34 | 34.57 | -54% | 51Fair | $1.5B |
| LIND Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. | 35.47 | 37.13 | +4% | 45Weak | $2.3B |
| TNL Travel + Leisure Co. | 62.63 | 100.40 | +38% | 80Prime | $3.8B |
| MMYT MakeMyTrip Limited | 46.78 | 24.42 | -92% | 57Fair | $4.4B |
| NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | 15.39 | 35.85 | +57% | 80Prime | $7.1B |
| YTRA Yatra Online, Inc. | 0.9047 | 23.90 | +96% | 39No options | $58M |
| TCOM Trip.com Group Limited | 38.88 | 286.58 | +86% | 88Prime | $25.3B |
| HWGG HWGG Entertainment Limited | 1.50 | 0.7172 | -109% | 15No options | $37M |
| AHMA Ambitions Enterprise Management Co. L.L.C | 1.24 | 0.2243 | -453% | 7No options | $37M |
| EXPE Expedia Group, Inc. | 291.87 | 528.89 | +45% | 92Prime | $33.4B |
| CCL Carnival Corporation & plc | 26.46 | 57.33 | +54% | 81Prime | $35.6B |
| VIK Viking Holdings Ltd | 82.60 | 91.28 | +10% | 77Good | $36.9B |
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Is TRIP undervalued right now?
By the GLS models, yes: at 8.93 the stock is 49% below the average fair value of 17.55 (data as of 16 Oct 2026). Whether the discount is deserved is the question to research next.
What is the Wheel Score of TRIP and what does it mean?
TRIP scores 83 out of 100 (Prime). The Wheel Score blends the margin of safety (25 points), Piotroski health (20), the GLS moat (15), the option premium on offer (20) and trading stability (20) into one number that ranks stocks for the wheel strategy - selling cash-secured puts, then covered calls if assigned. 80 and above is Prime, 65-79 Good, 50-64 Fair, under 50 Weak.
What is the GLS fair value for TRIP?
17.55 per share as of 16 Oct 2026 - the simple average of the 8 valuation models (out of nine: DCF, Graham Number, Graham Growth, Lynch, GLS Growth, 10 Cap, Payback Time, DDM and EPV) that produced a positive value. The models run every night on the latest filings; the Quote page lets you switch any of them off and add a margin of safety of your own.
When does Tripadvisor, Inc. report earnings next?
The next earnings report is due on 5 Nov 2026 (before the open), 20 days from the data date of 16 Oct 2026. The Calendars page lists every upcoming report with its time of day.
Does TRIP have listed options, and how liquid are they?
Yes. The nightly snapshot found 534 listed contracts with 320,054 open interest across all expiries and implied volatility of 68% on the near-the-money contracts. The Options scanner lists the cash-secured put and covered call set-ups with premium and annualised yield worked out.