AMOD vs CRTO vs TTD vs MGNI

For growth investors, The Trade Desk, Inc.

(TTD) is the stronger pick with 18. 5% revenue growth year-over-year, versus 0. 6% for Criteo S. A. (CRTO). Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. (AMOD) offers the better valuation at 0. 3x trailing P/E, making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Criteo S. A. (CRTO) a "Buy" — based on 33 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc.

(AMOD) is the cheapest at 0. 3x versus The Trade Desk, Inc. at 25. 8x. On forward P/E, Criteo S. A. is actually cheaper at 3. 8x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Criteo S. A. wins at 0. 21x versus The Trade Desk, Inc. 's 1. 62x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Criteo S.

A. (CRTO) delivered a total return of -58. 2%, compared to -97. 8% for Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. (AMOD). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: TTD returned +666. 1% versus AMOD's -97. 8%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Criteo S.

A. (CRTO) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 67β versus Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. 's 1. 60β — meaning AMOD is approximately 138% more volatile than CRTO relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Criteo S. A. (CRTO) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 13% versus 30% for Magnite, Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), The Trade Desk, Inc.

(TTD) is pulling ahead at 18. 5% versus 0. 6% for Criteo S. A. (CRTO). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. grew EPS 20. 3% year-over-year, compared to 16. 7% for The Trade Desk, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, TTD leads at 22. 4% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Magnite, Inc.

(MGNI) is the more profitable company, earning 20. 3% net margin versus 0. 0% for Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. — meaning it keeps 20. 3% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: TTD leads at 20. 3% versus 0. 0% for AMOD. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — TTD leads at 78. 6%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Criteo S. A. (CRTO) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 21x versus The Trade Desk, Inc. 's 1. 62x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Criteo S. A. (CRTO) trades at 3. 8x forward P/E versus 21. 4x for The Trade Desk, Inc. — 17. 6x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for CRTO: 90. 0% to $31. 25.

None of the stocks in this comparison currently pay a material dividend.

All are effectively zero-yield and should be held for capital appreciation rather than income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, The Trade Desk, Inc.

(TTD) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 1. 03), +666. 1% 10Y return). Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. (AMOD) carries a higher beta of 1. 60 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (TTD: +666. 1%, AMOD: -97. 8%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (AMOD (Technology) and CRTO (Communication Services) and TTD (Technology) and MGNI (Communication Services)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: AMOD is a small-cap deep-value stock; CRTO is a small-cap deep-value stock; TTD is a mid-cap high-growth stock; MGNI is a small-cap deep-value stock. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.