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Global Business Travel Group Inc (GBTG)

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$8.16
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY20.53%
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BUY since 35 days
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09/12/2025: GBTG (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 35 days. Simulated Profits (20.53%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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Number of Analysts

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7 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $9.91

1 Year Target Price $9.91

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$9.91 Target price
52w Low $5.78
Current$8.16
52w High $9.6

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 23.67%
Avg. Invested days 48
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.32B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.91
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.91
Volume (30-day avg) 7
Beta 0.75
52 Weeks Range 5.78 - 9.60
Updated Date 09/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 5.78 - 9.60
Updated Date 09/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.12

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 -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -2.34%
Operating Margin (TTM) 10.46%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.79%
Return on Equity (TTM) -4.29%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 14.71
Enterprise Value 5172690542
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.77
Enterprise Value 5172690542
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.77
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.12
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.53
Shares Outstanding 529374016
Shares Floating 128155967
Shares Outstanding 529374016
Shares Floating 128155967
Percent Insiders 56.02
Percent Institutions 33.69

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Global Business Travel Group Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (GBTG) was founded in 2014 following American Express Global Business Travel spin-off. It has grown through acquisitions and partnerships to become a leading global travel management company. Initially associated with American Express, it later transformed into a standalone public entity.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Travel Management Services: Offers comprehensive travel booking, expense management, and traveler support services for corporate clients. This includes air, hotel, car rental, and ground transportation bookings, as well as related travel planning and management solutions.
  • Meetings & Events: Provides meeting and event planning and execution services for corporate clients, including site selection, contract negotiation, logistics management, and on-site support.
  • Consulting and Analytics: Offers consulting services to help clients optimize their travel programs, including travel policy development, supplier negotiations, and data analytics to identify cost savings opportunities.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Paul Abbott serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a structured leadership team covering key functions such as finance, technology, operations, and sales. It operates globally with regional leadership teams overseeing specific geographic areas.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Neo: A suite of online booking and expense management tools designed to streamline corporate travel processes. Competitors include Concur, SAP Ariba. Market Share Data not publicly available.
  • Meetings Express: A platform for managing smaller meetings and events, offering automated booking and management capabilities. Competitors include Cvent. Market Share Data not publicly available.
  • Traveler Care: 24/7 support services for travelers including assistance with bookings, changes, and emergency situations. Competitors include various travel agencies and call centers. Market Share Data not publicly available.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The travel management industry is experiencing recovery post-pandemic, driven by increasing corporate travel budgets and a demand for seamless and efficient travel solutions. It is becoming more digitized with online booking and expense management systems gaining wider adoption.

Positioning

Global Business Travel Group Inc is positioned as one of the leading global travel management companies, leveraging its scale, technology, and comprehensive service offerings to cater to large multinational corporations. It competes primarily on the basis of technology, global reach, and service quality.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for corporate travel is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally, with potential for growth as business travel recovers and expands. Global Business Travel Group Inc is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its comprehensive service offerings.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Global Scale and Reach
  • Comprehensive Service Offering
  • Strong Technology Platform
  • Established Relationships with Suppliers
  • Brand Recognition

Weaknesses

  • High Debt Load
  • Complex Organizational Structure
  • Vulnerability to Economic Downturns
  • Integration Risks from Acquisitions

Opportunities

  • Expansion into Emerging Markets
  • Increased Adoption of Technology Solutions
  • Growing Demand for Sustainable Travel Options
  • Strategic Partnerships and Alliances

Threats

  • Economic Recessions
  • Geopolitical Instability
  • Competition from Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)
  • Disruptive Technologies
  • Fluctuations in Currency Exchange Rates

Competitors and Market Share

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  • HLT
  • MAR
  • BKNG
  • EXPE

Competitive Landscape

Global Business Travel Group Inc competes with other large travel management companies, hotel chains, and online travel agencies. Its advantages include its global scale, comprehensive service offerings, and technology platform. Disadvantages include its high debt load and complex organizational structure.

Major Acquisitions

Egencia

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of Egencia (from Expedia Group), expanding GBTG's technology platform and customer base. Expedia group took equity in GBTG.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions, partnerships, and expansion into new markets. The pandemic had a significant impact on growth in 2020 and 2021.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by recovery in business travel, increased adoption of technology solutions, and expansion into emerging markets. Analyst estimates vary depending on economic conditions and company performance.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in technology, expansion of service offerings, and strategic partnerships.

Summary

Global Business Travel Group Inc. is a major player in the corporate travel industry, leveraging its global scale and technology to provide comprehensive services. While its growth potential is linked to the recovery of business travel and strategic expansion, challenges such as a high debt load and economic volatility need careful management. Its position as a one-stop-shop and ongoing investments in technology are working well, but it must proactively manage its debt and navigate external economic factors to maintain its competitive edge. The recent acquisition has positioned it well to capture market share, assuming integration is smooth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Website (investor relations)
  • Sec Filings
  • Market Reports
  • Financial News Outlets (e.g. Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg)

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change. Market share data is estimated and may vary.

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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 -
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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.