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CompareEarnings: Mar 2, 2017

LinkedIn Corp

Exchange: NYSESector: TechnologyIndustry: Internet Content & Information

DELISTED - LinkedIn Corporation (LinkedIn) is a professional network on the Internet with more than 90 million members in over 200 countries and territories. Through the Company's platform, members are able to create, manage and share their professional identity online, build and engage with their professional network, access shared knowledge and insights, and find business opportunities. Its platform provides members with solutions, including applications and tools, to search, connect and communicate with business contacts, learn about career opportunities, join industry groups, research organizations and share information. Its members create profiles that serve as their professional profiles and are accessible by any other member, as well as anyone with an Internet connection.

Current Price

$195.96

GoodMoat Value

$228.39

16.5% undervalued
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Valuation (TTM)
Market Cap$26.40B
P/E-153.62
EV—
P/B5.91
Shares Out134.73M
P/Sales7.30
Revenue$3.62B
EV/EBITDA50.80

LinkedIn Corp (LNKD) Valuation

LNKD Fair Value Estimate

$228.3916.5% undervalued

Blended fair value estimate based on DCF, Graham Number, and earnings-based models.

LNKD Valuation Metrics

FCF$299.73M
FCF Growth Rate50.00%
EPS Growth (CAGR)50.00%
WACC10.00%

LNKD Valuation & Fair Value Analysis

LinkedIn Corp (LNKD) valuation analysis using multiple fair value methodologies. GoodMoat calculates a blended fair value target using discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, the Graham Number, and earnings-based valuation models.

The GoodMoat Fair Value target for LinkedIn Corp is $228.39. The current stock price is $195.96, suggesting the stock is 16.5% undervalued.

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is -153.62. Price-to-book ratio is 5.91. Price-to-sales ratio is 7.30. Enterprise value to EBITDA is 50.80. PEG ratio is 1.32.

GoodMoat's valuation models include the Graham Number (based on EPS and book value), an earnings-based model (discounted future EPS), and a PEG-adjusted valuation. The three models are averaged to produce a blended fair value estimate. Use these tools alongside the DCF calculator and reverse DCF to form a comprehensive view of LinkedIn Corp's intrinsic value.