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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:BKNG - Nasdaq - US09857L1089 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

5319.26  +8.58 (+0.16%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BKNG. BKNG was compared to 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making BKNG a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. BKNG is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, BKNG could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BKNG was profitable.
BKNG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BKNG has been profitable.
BKNG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BKNG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBKNG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 20.00%, BKNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
BKNG's Return On Invested Capital of 58.08% is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 98.52% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BKNG is significantly above the industry average of 14.12%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (58.08%) for BKNG is above the 3 year average (39.14%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20%
ROE N/A
ROIC 58.08%
ROA(3y)16.97%
ROA(5y)11.22%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)39.14%
ROIC(5y)26.17%
BKNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBKNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 22.58%, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.81% of the companies in the same industry.
BKNG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 32.77%, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.52% of the companies in the same industry.
BKNG's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 32.77%
PM (TTM) 22.58%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y13.4%
OM growth 5Y-1.21%
PM growth 3Y32.58%
PM growth 5Y-5.16%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
BKNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBKNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

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.
BKNG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BKNG has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BKNG is higher compared to a year ago.
BKNG Yearly Shares OutstandingBKNG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
BKNG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBKNG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.00 indicates that BKNG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BKNG's Altman-Z score of 7.00 is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 91.85% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BKNG is 1.89, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BKNG, only 1.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BKNG (1.89) is better than 85.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.89
Altman-Z 7
ROIC/WACC6.46
WACC8.99%
BKNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBKNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BKNG (1.22) is better than 65.93% of its industry peers.
BKNG has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that BKNG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BKNG has a Quick ratio of 1.22. This is in the better half of the industry: BKNG outperforms 69.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 1.22
BKNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBKNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.37% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, BKNG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.66% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BKNG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.47% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.37%
EPS 3Y60.13%
EPS 5Y12.66%
EPS Q2Q%21.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.47%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.86%

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 15.37% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BKNG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.7%
EPS Next 2Y15.73%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
EPS Next 5Y15.37%
Revenue Next Year10.04%
Revenue Next 2Y9.05%
Revenue Next 3Y8.95%
Revenue Next 5Y7.93%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
BKNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBKNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
BKNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBKNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 100 200 300 400 500

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BKNG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.68.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BKNG.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, BKNG is valued at the same level.
BKNG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.15.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKNG is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.43), we can say BKNG is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.68
Fwd PE 21.15
BKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BKNG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BKNG is more expensive than 68.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BKNG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKNG is cheaper than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.41
EV/EBITDA 20.38
BKNG Per share dataBKNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 200 -200 400 600

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BKNG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
BKNG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BKNG's earnings are expected to grow with 15.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.66
PEG (5Y)2.19
EPS Next 2Y15.73%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BKNG has a yearly dividend return of 0.70%, which is pretty low.
BKNG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.55.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.70, BKNG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.7%

5.2 History

BKNG does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BKNG Yearly Dividends per shareBKNG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 10 20 30

5.3 Sustainability

21.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BKNG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.95%
EPS Next 2Y15.73%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
BKNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBKNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B
BKNG Dividend Payout.BKNG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BKNG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:BKNG (5/21/2025, 1:16:08 PM)

5319.26

+8.58 (+0.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)04-29 2025-04-29/amc
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Inst Owners94.14%
Inst Owner Change5.25%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner Change2.2%
Market Cap173.09B
Analysts78.26
Price Target5533.42 (4.03%)
Short Float %1.74%
Short Ratio1.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.7%
Yearly Dividend34.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP21.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date06-06 2025-06-06 (9.6)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)26.71%
Min EPS beat(2)13.06%
Max EPS beat(2)40.35%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.64%
Min EPS beat(4)6.1%
Max EPS beat(4)40.35%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)18.25%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)14.45%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)31.46%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.52%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.52%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.46%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.79%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.14%
PT rev (1m)-3.94%
PT rev (3m)1.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.68
Fwd PE 21.15
P/S 7.19
P/FCF 20.41
P/OCF 19.44
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.38
EPS(TTM)192.15
EY3.61%
EPS(NY)251.45
Fwd EY4.73%
FCF(TTM)260.66
FCFY4.9%
OCF(TTM)273.57
OCFY5.14%
SpS740.2
BVpS-187.83
TBVpS-315.33
PEG (NY)1.66
PEG (5Y)2.19
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20%
ROE N/A
ROCE 73.09%
ROIC 58.08%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 32.77%
PM (TTM) 22.58%
GM N/A
FCFM 35.22%
ROA(3y)16.97%
ROA(5y)11.22%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)39.14%
ROIC(5y)26.17%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)49.26%
ROCE(5y)32.93%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y13.4%
OM growth 5Y-1.21%
PM growth 3Y32.58%
PM growth 5Y-5.16%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.89
Debt/EBITDA 1.81
Cap/Depr 69.08%
Cap/Sales 1.74%
Interest Coverage 7.23
Cash Conversion 104.73%
Profit Quality 155.95%
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 1.22
Altman-Z 7
F-Score8
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC6.46
Cap/Depr(3y)74.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.51%
Profit Quality(3y)166.56%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.37%
EPS 3Y60.13%
EPS 5Y12.66%
EPS Q2Q%21.68%
EPS Next Y16.7%
EPS Next 2Y15.73%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
EPS Next 5Y15.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.47%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.86%
Revenue Next Year10.04%
Revenue Next 2Y9.05%
Revenue Next 3Y8.95%
Revenue Next 5Y7.93%
EBIT growth 1Y27.7%
EBIT growth 3Y46.73%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year21.52%
EBIT Next 3Y15.45%
EBIT Next 5Y13.18%
FCF growth 1Y14.61%
FCF growth 3Y46.4%
FCF growth 5Y11.91%
OCF growth 1Y14.89%
OCF growth 3Y43.44%
OCF growth 5Y11.34%