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Global Business Travel Group Inc(GBTG)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
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BUY for 111 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+54.98% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$9.5
09/25/2026
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09/25/2026: GBTG (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 111 days. Simulated Profits (54.98%). Updated daily EoD!

Global Business Travel Group is a leading provider of software and services for managed corporate travel and expense management. The company benefits from a deep-rooted global brand and long-term enterprise partnerships that create a reliable revenue foundation. Its primary growth story revolves around digitizing travel management and expanding into the small-to-medium business market. However, investors should monitor significant debt levels, stiff competition from digital-native challengers, and the potential for shifts in corporate culture to favor virtual over physical travel. This stock may suit investors looking for exposure to the recovery and modernization of corporate travel, though it requires tolerance for debt and competitive risks.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company is growing but faces significant competition in the digital transformation space.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has not shown sustained trend-following strength.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is sensitive to future profitability and travel volume assumptions.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses on reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh leverage and travel industry sensitivity create significant volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is sensitive to global economic and travel trends.
Valuation riskMediumFuture growth expectations are baked into the current price.
Competition risk (Digital/AI competition)HighNew entrants are disrupting traditional travel management models.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is strong but faces legacy operational challenges.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend component to total return.
Execution riskMedium / highIntegration of past acquisitions remains a key focus.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 98.12%
Avg. Invested days 65
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GBTG receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GBTG has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+179.0%) and solid revenue growth (+12.2%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 3.8%), soft profitability (net margin 4.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GBTG's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (3.8% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is GBTG's strongest growth driver at +179.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+12.2%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-37.0%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 50.1% and approximately 37.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 56.26% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

American Express Co 30.21%
BlackRock Inc 9.32%
Apollo Management Holdings LP 4.38%
Redwood Capital Management, LLC 2.11%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.26%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GBTG generates approximately $601 of gross profit, $67 of operating income, and $38 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 26.49%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GBTG has a Quality-Focused profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.96B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 59.38
1Y Target Price 9.75
Price to earnings Ratio 59.38
1Y Target Price 9.75
Volume (30-day avg) 1.9M shares
Beta 0.93
52 Weeks Range 4.96 - 9.56
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.96 - 9.56
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.16

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Travel Management ServicesTransactional fees from travel bookings and management fees from corporate clients.Most revenue comes from fees when companies book travel through their platform.
Software and TechnologySubscription-based revenue from platforms like Neo and Egencia.The company is increasingly generating stable, recurring income from software subscriptions.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 59.38
Forward PE 14.41
Enterprise Value 6.02B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.56
Enterprise Value 6.02B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.56
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.9
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.37
Shares Outstanding 522.37M
Shares Floating 197.03M
Shares Outstanding 522.37M
Shares Floating 197.03M
Percent Insiders 56.26
Percent Institutions 50.12

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Global Business Travel Group Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters -
IPO Launch date 2020-11-23
CEO & Director Mr. Paul Gordon Abbott
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Travel Services
Full time employees 27000
Full time employees 27000

Global Business Travel Group, Inc. operates as a technology and services company in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers the Amex GBT marketplace for fares and rates; travel solutions, such as Amex GBT Egencia for businesses needing a configurable digital travel and expense platform; Complete by SAP Concur and Amex GBT, a co-developed travel and expense solution for businesses; and Amex GBT Neo for businesses preferring customizable global travel. It also provides Amex GBT Select for insight and control in travel spend; Amex GBT Ovation for businesses preferring a higher touch travel solution and personalized corporate travel servicing; and CWTSatoTravel for military and government agencies, as well as related organizations subject to government regulations, policies, and programs. In addition, the company offers professional services, including Amex GBT Meetings & Events for business travelers; and Amex GBT Consulting for guidance and solutions for corporate travel programs, cost savings, traveler experience, and policy compliance. Further, it provides virtual assistants, personalized recommendations, automatic rate optimization tools, and savings identification capabilities through its AI-powered platform; and traveler insights, fare analysis, and data analytics. Global Business Travel Group, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.