Trainline (OTCMKTS:TNLIF) vs. Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) Head to Head Comparison

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) and Trainline (OTCMKTS:TNLIF) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Airbnb and Trainline’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Airbnb	46.11%	34.74%	12.40%
Trainline	N/A	N/A	N/A

Institutional & Insider Ownership

80.8% of Airbnb shares are owned by institutional investors. 27.8% of Airbnb shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Airbnb and Trainline, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Airbnb	5	19	8	0	2.09
Trainline	0	0	0	0	N/A

Airbnb currently has a consensus target price of $135.35, suggesting a potential downside of 0.81%. Given Airbnb’s higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Airbnb is more favorable than Trainline.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Airbnb and Trainline”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Airbnb	$9.92 billion	8.83	$4.79 billion	$7.35	18.57
Trainline	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Airbnb has higher revenue and earnings than Trainline.

Summary

Airbnb beats Trainline on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Airbnb

Airbnb, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates a platform that enables hosts to offer stays and experiences to guests worldwide. The company’s marketplace connects hosts and guests online or through mobile devices to book spaces and experiences. It primarily offers private rooms, primary homes, and vacation homes. The company was formerly known as AirBed & Breakfast, Inc. and changed its name to Airbnb, Inc. in November 2010. Airbnb, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

About Trainline

Trainline Plc engages in the operation of an independent rail and coach travel platform that sells rail and coach tickets the United Kingdom and internationally. The company operates through three segments: UK Consumer, UK Trainline Partner Solutions, and International. The UK Consumer segment provides travel apps and websites for individual travelers for journeys within the United Kingdom. The UK Trainline Partner Solutions segment offers travel portal platforms for corporates and travel management companies, and white label e-commerce platforms for train operating companies within the United Kingdom. The International segment provides travel apps and websites for individual travelers for journeys outside the United Kingdom. The company offers routes, fares, and journey times from 270 rail and coach carriers across 45 countries. Trainline Plc was incorporated in 2019 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.