Launching Coverage of Groupon With No Economic Moat, Stable Trend, and $4 Fair Value Estimate
We are initiating coverage of Groupon with a no-moat rating and a fair value estimate of $4. As a first mover in the local market daily deals space, Groupon has captured a leadership position but robust profitability has not followed. While there have been some indications of improvements, thanks to a restructuring plan that is in place, we are skeptical about the company’s ability to accelerate top-line growth and expand margins over the long run. We do not expect Groupon to generate excess ret...Groupon operates online local commerce marketplaces that connect merchants to consumers by providing goods and services through its websites, groupon.com, and its mobile applications. The company provides goods and services in three categories: Local, which includes offerings from local and national merchants, and local events; Goods, which provides customers the ability to find discounted merchandise across multiple product lines, including electronics, sporting goods, jewelry, toys, household items and apparel; and Travel, which features travel offers at both discounted and market rates, such as hotels, airfare and package deals covering both domestic and international travel.
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