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Global Business Travel Group Inc (GBTG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: GBTG (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
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AI Based Fundamental Rating
Moderate Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 10.41% | Avg. Invested days 54 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.52B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.43 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.43 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 828098 | Beta 0.72 | 52 Weeks Range 5.30 - 9.60 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.30 - 9.60 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.3 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -5.7% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.45% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.34% | Return on Equity (TTM) -11.81% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 12.17 | Enterprise Value 4399275730 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.45 |
Enterprise Value 4399275730 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.45 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.82 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 19.82 | Shares Outstanding 478412992 | Shares Floating 115335770 |
Shares Outstanding 478412992 | Shares Floating 115335770 | ||
Percent Insiders 57.4 | Percent Institutions 36.35 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.67 | Target Price 10.02 | Buy - | Strong Buy 5 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 5 | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Global Business Travel Group Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (GBTG) was founded in 2014 as a joint venture between American Express and Certares. It evolved from American Express's corporate travel business. It has grown through acquisitions and partnerships to become a major player in the business travel industry.
Core Business Areas
- Travel Management Services: Offers comprehensive travel management solutions, including booking, expense management, duty of care, and consulting services for corporate clients.
- Meetings & Events: Provides services for planning and executing corporate meetings, events, and conferences.
- Traveler Care: Traveler support and assistance services, and travel risk management.
Leadership and Structure
Paul Abbott is the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a global organizational structure, with regional leadership teams overseeing operations in different geographic areas. The company's board of directors includes representatives from Certares and other major investors.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Neo Platform: A technology platform designed to streamline corporate travel booking and expense management. Market share data unavailable. Competitors include SAP Concur and Navan.
- Meetings Express: A solution for managing smaller meetings and events, offering self-service tools and support. Market share data unavailable. Competitors include Cvent and Aventri.
- iPro: Data analytics product. Market share data unavailable. Competitors include Travelogix and Cornerstone Information Systems.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The business travel industry is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and undergoing digital transformation. Demand is increasing, but companies are also focusing on cost optimization, sustainability, and traveler safety.
Positioning
Global Business Travel Group is one of the largest travel management companies globally. Its competitive advantages include its scale, technology platform, and global network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global business travel market is estimated to be several hundred billion dollars annually. GBTG is positioned to capture a significant share of this market through its comprehensive service offerings and global reach.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global presence
- Comprehensive service offerings
- Technology platform (Neo)
- Strong client relationships
- Brand recognition
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Complex organizational structure
- Reliance on large corporate clients
- Integration challenges from acquisitions
- Dependence on airline and hotel industry
Opportunities
- Increased demand for business travel
- Expansion into new markets
- Adoption of new technologies
- Growth in meetings and events sector
- Sustainability-focused travel solutions
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Geopolitical instability
- Competition from online travel agencies (OTAs)
- Disruptive technologies
- Pandemics and other health crises
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CWT (unlisted)
- BCD Travel (unlisted)
- SAP Concur (SAP)
- TripActions (Unlisted)
Competitive Landscape
GBTG competes on scale, technology, and service offerings. CWT and BCD Travel are also large global players. Smaller and more focused providers like TripActions are increasingly competitive through innovative technology and product design. SAP Concur has a strong presence in expense management, but also competes in travel booking and management space.
Major Acquisitions
Egencia
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired Egencia from Expedia to strengthen its technology and expand its customer base. The transaction increased scale and efficiency. (Expedia Group received stake in GBTG)
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth is difficult to measure before the 2022 IPO. Growth will be influenced by economic condition, increased travel, and new product offerings.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary but generally anticipate revenue growth as the business travel market recovers. Profitability is expected to improve with cost optimization efforts.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on technology investments, strategic partnerships, and expansion into new markets. Investment in sustainability programs.
Summary
Global Business Travel Group is a leading player in the recovering business travel market, strengthened by its global reach and technology platform. While burdened by debt, strategic acquisitions and focus on innovation offer growth potential. It faces competition from both established players and emerging tech-driven companies, alongside potential economic headwinds.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry reports and market analysis
- Press releases and investor presentations
- Company website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Financial figures require live data updates.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Global Business Travel Group Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-11-23 | CEO & Director Mr. Paul Abbott | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Travel Services | Full time employees - | |
Full time employees - | |||
Global Business Travel Group, Inc. provides business-to-business (B2B) travel platform in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company's platform provides a suite of technology-enabled solutions to business travelers and clients; travel content suppliers, such as airlines, hotels, ground transportation providers, and aggregators; and third-party travel agencies. It also offers consulting, meetings and events planning, and outsourced services; and manages end-to-end logistics of business travel, as well as provides a link between businesses and their employees, travel suppliers, and other industry participants. In addition, the company provides Amex GBT Egencia, a digital travel platform; Amex GBT Neo1, an online spend management platform to manage business expenses, including travel; Amex GBT Neo, a customizable global travel platform; Amex GBT Select, a flexible solution to give insights and control across their travel spend; and Amex GBT Ovation, a touch travel solution and personalized corporate travel servicing platform. Global Business Travel Group, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, New York.
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