BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:BKNG • US09857L1089
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This BKNG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BKNG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- BKNG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year BKNG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- BKNG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years BKNG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BKNG has a Return On Assets of 18.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKNG outperforms 96.03% of its industry peers.
- BKNG has a Return On Invested Capital of 60.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKNG outperforms 98.41% of its industry peers.
- BKNG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 52.44%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.66%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (52.44%) for BKNG is below the current ROIC(60.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.47% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 60.31% |
ROA(3y)19.1%
ROA(5y)14.86%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)52.44%
ROIC(5y)38.4%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.08%, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- BKNG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 35.25%, BKNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKNG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 35.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.08% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y8.35%
OM growth 5Y40.5%
PM growth 3Y3.91%
PM growth 5Y87.42%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. BKNG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- BKNG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BKNG has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for BKNG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BKNG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BKNG has an Altman-Z score of 6.45. This indicates that BKNG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.45, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BKNG is 2.06, which is a good value as it means it would take BKNG, 2.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- BKNG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.06) than 84.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.45 |
ROIC/WACC7.08
WACC8.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BKNG has a better Current ratio (1.33) than 65.08% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.33, BKNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. BKNG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.72% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 117.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 13.39% in the past year. This is quite good.
- BKNG shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 31.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.72%
EPS 3Y31.39%
EPS 5Y117.82%
EPS Q2Q%17.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.39%
Revenue growth 3Y16.35%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%16.05%
3.2 Future
- BKNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.94% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BKNG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.2%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.61%
EPS Next 5Y16.94%
Revenue Next Year12.18%
Revenue Next 2Y10.35%
Revenue Next 3Y9.62%
Revenue Next 5Y8.68%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. BKNG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BKNG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.36.
- BKNG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKNG is cheaper than 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.17. BKNG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.40, which indicates a correct valuation of BKNG.
- 70.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BKNG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.05. BKNG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BKNG is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BKNG is valued cheaper than 82.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BKNG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- BKNG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as BKNG's earnings are expected to grow with 17.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.61%
5. BKNG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BKNG has a yearly dividend return of 0.97%, which is pretty low.
- In the last 3 months the price of BKNG has falen by -21.21%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- BKNG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.14.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.97, BKNG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
5.2 History
- BKNG has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- BKNG pays out 23.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.09%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.61%
BKNG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
4194.31
+9.75 (+0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners111.97%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change5.83%
Market Cap132.83B
Revenue(TTM)26.92B
Net Income(TTM)5.40B
Analysts81.33
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.02%
Short Ratio2.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
Yearly Dividend38.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP23.09%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (10.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.28%
Max EPS beat(2)1.98%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)12.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.28%
Max EPS beat(4)40.35%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)14.67%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)13.5%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)31.78%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.55%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.73%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.73%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.2%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.12%
PT rev (1m)-0.68%
PT rev (3m)-5.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.4 | ||
| P/S | 4.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.12 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.29 |
EPS(TTM)228.51
EY5.45%
EPS(NY)272.39
Fwd EY6.49%
FCF(TTM)286.93
FCFY6.84%
OCF(TTM)297.1
OCFY7.08%
SpS849.92
BVpS-176.13
TBVpS-289.39
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)0.16
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.47% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 75.5% | ||
| ROIC | 60.31% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 35.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.08% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 33.76% |
ROA(3y)19.1%
ROA(5y)14.86%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)52.44%
ROIC(5y)38.4%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)65.64%
ROCE(5y)48.08%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y8.35%
OM growth 5Y40.5%
PM growth 3Y3.91%
PM growth 5Y87.42%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.62 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | 168.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.45 |
F-Score6
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC7.08
Cap/Depr(3y)64.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.91%
Profit Quality(3y)155.18%
Profit Quality(5y)176.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.72%
EPS 3Y31.39%
EPS 5Y117.82%
EPS Q2Q%17.45%
EPS Next Y19.2%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.61%
EPS Next 5Y16.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.39%
Revenue growth 3Y16.35%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%16.05%
Revenue Next Year12.18%
Revenue Next 2Y10.35%
Revenue Next 3Y9.62%
Revenue Next 5Y8.68%
EBIT growth 1Y25.01%
EBIT growth 3Y26.07%
EBIT growth 5Y85.03%
EBIT Next Year25.76%
EBIT Next 3Y15.72%
EBIT Next 5Y13.24%
FCF growth 1Y15.11%
FCF growth 3Y13.68%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y13.05%
OCF growth 3Y12.81%
OCF growth 5Y156.35%
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC / BKNG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BKNG.
What is the valuation status for BKNG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) stock?
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BKNG stock?
The financial health rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BKNG stock?
The dividend rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.09%.