Tongcheng Travel Valuation Multiples

Discover Tongcheng Travel's revenue and EBITDA valuation multiples, acquisitions, and investment history, alongside public comparables like Jet2, Inchcape, TUI, Stubhub and more.

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About Tongcheng Travel

Tongcheng Travel is an online travel agency platform that provides booking services for hotel and ticketing in China. It generated 84% of its revenue from accommodation reservations and transportation ticketing in 2023. The rest came from advertising and in-house software sales. The platform provides both online and offline services in the form of call centers and travel kiosks. Tongcheng Travel was formed from the merger of Tongcheng Network and eLong in 2018. It is currently 21.38% owned by Tencent and 20.86% by Trip.com. Tongcheng targets lower-tier cities and as of 2021, 86.7% of its users are from non-first-tier cities in China and 61.7% of new paying users on Weixin were from Tier 3 or below cities in China. The company competes with Trip.com, Alibaba's Fliggy, and Meituan.


Founded

2016

HQ

China

Employees

10.1K

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $3B
EBITDA: $757M

EV

$2.6B

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Tongcheng Travel Financials

Tongcheng Travel reported last 12-month revenue of $3B and EBITDA of $757M.

In the same LTM period, Tongcheng Travel generated $2B in gross profit, $757M in EBITDA, and $430M in net income.

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Tongcheng Travel P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, Tongcheng Travel reported revenue of $2.9B and EBITDA of $682M.

Tongcheng Travel is profitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 66%, EBITDA margin of 24%, and net margin of 12%.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$3B$2.9B$1.8B$2.6B$2.9B
Gross Profit$2B$1.9B$1.3B$1.6B$1.9B
Gross Margin67%66%73%64%66%
EBITDA$757M$682M$428M$540M$674M
EBITDA Margin25%24%24%21%24%
EBIT Margin18%17%16%14%17%
Net Profit$430M$349M$229M$291M$349M
Net Margin14%12%13%11%12%

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Tongcheng Travel Stock Performance

Tongcheng Travel has current market cap of $3.8B, and enterprise value of $2.6B.

Market Cap Evolution


Tongcheng Travel's stock price is $1.60.

Tongcheng Travel share price increased by 4.4% in the last 30 days, and decreased by 36.5% in the last year.

Tongcheng Travel has an EPS (earnings per share) of $0.15.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$2.6B$3.8B0.0%4.4%-29.5%-36.5%$0.15

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Tongcheng Travel Valuation Multiples

Tongcheng Travel trades at 0.9x EV/Revenue multiple, and 3.5x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


Tongcheng Travel Financial Valuation Multiples

As of July 14, 2026, Tongcheng Travel has market cap of $3.8B and EV of $2.6B.

Tongcheng Travel has a P/E ratio of 8.7x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue0.9x0.9x1.5x1.0x0.9x
EV/EBITDA3.5x3.8x6.1x4.9x3.9x
EV/EBIT4.9x5.3x9.6x7.5x5.3x
EV/Gross Profit1.3x1.4x2.0x1.6x1.4x
P/E8.7x10.8x16.4x12.9x10.8x
EV/FCF3.6x4.4x5.9x7.0x4.8x

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Tongcheng Travel Margins & Growth Rates

Tongcheng Travel grew revenue by 10% and EBITDA by 21% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, Tongcheng Travel reported gross margin of 66%, EBITDA margin of 24%, and net margin of 12%.

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Tongcheng Travel Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin66%64%66%67%
EBITDA Margin24%21%24%26%
EBIT Margin17%14%17%19%
Net Margin12%11%12%16%
FCF Margin21%15%19%27%

Tongcheng Travel Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth10%46%12%10%
Gross Profit Growth11%27%16%11%
EBITDA Growth21%26%25%22%
EBIT Growth21%29%41%21%
Net Profit Growth45%27%20%45%
FCF Growth42%(16%)47%55%

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Tongcheng Travel Operational KPIs

Tongcheng Travel's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.3M, while opex per employee averaged $0.1M for the same period.

Tongcheng Travel's Rule of 40 is 36% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

Tongcheng Travel's Rule of X is 50% (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4036%36%---
Bessemer Rule of X52%50%---
Revenue per Employee-$0.3M---
Opex per Employee-$0.1M---
S&M Expenses to Revenue32%32%38%32%32%
G&A Expenses to Revenue6%7%6%7%7%
R&D Expenses to Revenue10%11%15%12%11%
Opex to Revenue-49%58%50%49%

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Tongcheng Travel Competitors

Tongcheng Travel competitors include Jet2, Inchcape, TUI, Stubhub, Seek, Openlane, Rightmove, IAC, Rasan and Goto Gojek Tokopedia.

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EV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Last FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Jet20.1x0.1x0.8x1.0x
Inchcape0.4x0.4x4.7x4.8x
TUI0.2x0.2x1.9x2.0x
Stubhub2.4x2.2x17.8x12.6x
Seek5.4x5.0x11.0x11.2x
Openlane2.4x2.3x14.0x13.0x
Rightmove7.5x7.2x10.5x10.3x
IAC-1.6x-13.7x

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Tongcheng Travel VC Funding History

Before going public, Tongcheng Travel raised $1.3B in total equity funding, across 2 rounds.


Tongcheng Travel Funding Rounds

DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationRev. MultipleDeal Summary
Jun-15Undisclosed stageTencent; WANDA Group; CITIC Capital Holdings$967M-Tongcheng Travel (also referred to as LY.com or formerly 17U.com), a major Chinese online ticketing and travel platform, raised over RMB 6 billion in a financing round on July 3, 2015, led by Dalian Wanda Group which invested RMB 3.58 billion, alongside Tencent Industrial Capital, CITIC Capital Holdings, and others. This was noted as the largest single investment in China's online travel business at the time, making Wanda the largest shareholder initially. The round supported Tongcheng's expansion in online tourism, leveraging synergies with Wanda's offline entertainment and tourism resources, which had annual revenue over RMB 20 billion. Tongcheng later merged with eLong in 2018 and has grown into a key player targeting lower-tier cities, backed by Tencent and Trip.com.
Jan-14Undisclosed stageTencent; Ctrip$331M-Tongcheng Travel (Tongcheng Network or LY.com) is a Chinese online travel agency specializing in air tickets, hotel bookings, train tickets, bus tickets, and scenic attraction bookings. In February 2014, it secured RMB 500 million from Tencent, Boyu Capital, and Oriza Holdings, with the founding team retaining full control and aiming for an independent IPO. On April 28, 2014, Ctrip invested USD 200 million to acquire a minority stake, becoming the second-largest shareholder, and agreed to provide hotel booking services. Tongcheng later merged with eLong in late 2017 to form Tongcheng-eLong, backed by Ctrip and Tencent as major shareholders, combining strengths in transportation ticketing and hotels to leverage Tencent's WeChat ecosystem for traffic and payments. Ctrip had prior involvement in eLong, acquiring stakes in 2015. The merged entity targeted public listing and aimed to challenge larger players like Ctrip in China's online travel market.

Acquisitions by Tongcheng Travel

Tongcheng Travel has acquired 3 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Tongcheng Travel was on December 3rd 2025. Tongcheng Travel acquired fluege.de for $46M (EV/Revenue multiple available to Pro users).

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Latest Acquisitions by Tongcheng Travel

fluege.de
Wanda Hotel Management
eLong.com
Description
Fluege.de enables users to compare airline prices and access flight information through its web platform serving the German market.
Wanda Hotel Management is a global hospitality operator under Wanda Hotels & Resorts. It manages luxury properties in China, UK, and Australia, handling design, construction, and operations for over 30 hotels.
eLong.com is a China-based online travel agency providing hotel reservations and air ticket bookings through its website, mobile apps, and call center services. The platform covers over 220,000 properties domestically and internationally, including tools like maps, destination guides, and user reviews. eLong.com supports bookings from major Chinese cities with partnerships across 200 countries.
HQ CountryGermanyHong KongChina
HQ City
-
Hong Kong
Beijing
Deal Date3 Dec 202517 Apr 202529 Dec 2017
Valuation$46M$345Mundisclosed
EV/Revenue
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Investments by Tongcheng Travel

Tongcheng Travel has invested in 1 company to date.

Latest investment by Tongcheng Travel was on November 13th 2025. Tongcheng Travel invested in GCSTIMES in their Series A round.

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Latest Investments by Tongcheng Travel

GCSTIMES
Description
GCSTIMES operates a global platform offering sustainable products and professional services across various sectors.
HQ CountryHong Kong
HQ City
-
Deal Date13 Nov 2025
RoundSeries A
Raisedundisclosed
InvestorsReform Fund; Tongcheng Travel; Tiancheng Yueke Fund
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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About Tongcheng Travel

When was Tongcheng Travel founded?Tongcheng Travel was founded in 2016.
Where is Tongcheng Travel headquartered?Tongcheng Travel is headquartered in China.
How many employees does Tongcheng Travel have?As of today, Tongcheng Travel has over 10K employees.
Who is the CEO of Tongcheng Travel?Tongcheng Travel's CEO is Heping Ma.
Is Tongcheng Travel publicly listed?Yes, Tongcheng Travel is a public company listed on HKEX.
What is the stock symbol of Tongcheng Travel?Tongcheng Travel trades under 00780 ticker.
When did Tongcheng Travel go public?Tongcheng Travel went public in 2018.
Who are competitors of Tongcheng Travel?Tongcheng Travel main competitors include Jet2, Inchcape, TUI, Stubhub, Seek, Openlane, Rightmove, IAC, Rasan, Goto Gojek Tokopedia.
What is the current market cap of Tongcheng Travel?Tongcheng Travel's current market cap is $3.8B.
What is the current revenue of Tongcheng Travel?Tongcheng Travel's last 12 months revenue is $3B.
What is the current revenue growth of Tongcheng Travel?Tongcheng Travel revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 10%.
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of Tongcheng Travel?Current revenue multiple of Tongcheng Travel is 0.9x.
What is the current EBITDA of Tongcheng Travel?Tongcheng Travel's last 12 months EBITDA is $757M.
What is Tongcheng Travel's EBITDA margin?Tongcheng Travel's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 25%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of Tongcheng Travel?Current EBITDA multiple of Tongcheng Travel is 3.5x.
What is the current FCF of Tongcheng Travel?Tongcheng Travel's last 12 months FCF is $736M.
What is Tongcheng Travel's FCF margin?Tongcheng Travel's last 12 months FCF margin is 25%.
What is the current EV/FCF multiple of Tongcheng Travel?Current FCF multiple of Tongcheng Travel is 3.6x.
How many companies Tongcheng Travel has acquired to date?As of July 2026, Tongcheng Travel has acquired 3 companies.
What was the largest acquisition by Tongcheng Travel?$345M acquisition of Wanda Hotel Management on 17th April 2025 was the largest M&A Tongcheng Travel has done to date.
What companies Tongcheng Travel acquired?Tongcheng Travel acquired Wanda Hotel Management, fluege.de, and eLong.com.
In how many companies Tongcheng Travel has invested to date?As of July 2026, Tongcheng Travel has invested in 1 company.
What was the last Tongcheng Travel investment?On 13th November 2025 Tongcheng Travel invested in GCSTIMES, participating in a Series A round, alongside Reform Fund and Tiancheng Yueke Fund.
In what companies Tongcheng Travel invested in?Tongcheng Travel invested in GCSTIMES.

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