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HOLD

The Trade Desk, Inc.

Communication Services · Rank #46 · Analyzed Oct 18, 2026

$12.23

Current Price

$13.02

Intrinsic Value

low confidence

Upside/Downside

5.2/10

Score

3.5/5

Quality

Analysis Summary

Valuation Consensus1/3 methods agree
Quality Score3.5/5.0
Framework RatingHOLD
Price vs Intrinsic ValueLow confidence — see rating

Fair Value Range

Low$4.59
Base (IV)$13.02
High$33.69

Entry Points

Conservative$3.21
Moderate$4.59
Aggressive$9.11

⚠️ Warnings

  • DCF/EPV diverge 4.6x — earnings power and cash flow disagree; fair value is low-confidence (blended conservatively)

Quality & Moat Breakdown

Return on Equity15.4% → 1.0/1.0
Debt LevelD/E 17 → 1.0/1.0
Revenue QualityGrowth 31.2%, margin Δ-50.1% → 0.5/1.0
Moat Strength2.5/5 → 0.5/1.0
Profit Margins13.6% → 0.5/1.0

Methodology

This analysis uses a unified valuation framework combining three methods, Discounted Cash Flow (3-scenario), Earnings Power Value, and Asset Valuation, with a quality scoring overlay. A stock needs 2/3 valuation methods to agree and a quality score ≥ 3.5/5 for a BUY rating.

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This is a personal analysis tool, not financial advice. Do your own research before making investment decisions.