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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:BKNG - US09857L1089 - Common Stock

5355.33 USD
-71.82 (-1.32%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
5355.33 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

BKNG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. BKNG scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. BKNG is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! This makes BKNG very considerable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BKNG was profitable.
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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

BKNG has a better Return On Assets (17.54%) than 95.49% of its industry peers.
BKNG's Return On Invested Capital of 58.48% is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 99.25% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BKNG is significantly above the industry average of 10.39%.
The 3 year average ROIC (39.14%) for BKNG is below the current ROIC(58.48%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.54%
ROE N/A
ROIC 58.48%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of BKNG (19.37%) is better than 92.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BKNG has declined.
The Operating Margin of BKNG (35.29%) is better than 98.50% of its industry peers.
BKNG's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 35.29%
PM (TTM) 19.37%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BKNG is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for BKNG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BKNG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BKNG is higher compared to a year ago.
BKNG Yearly Shares OutstandingBKNG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.25 indicates that BKNG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.25, BKNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BKNG is 2.04, which is a good value as it means it would take BKNG, 2.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BKNG (2.04) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.04
Altman-Z 7.25
ROIC/WACC6.9
WACC8.48%
BKNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBKNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BKNG's Current ratio of 1.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BKNG outperforms 66.17% of its industry peers.
BKNG has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that BKNG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BKNG (1.33) is better than 69.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
BKNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBKNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BKNG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.18%, which is quite impressive.
BKNG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.66% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BKNG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.96% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BKNG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.52% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.18%
EPS 3Y60.13%
EPS 5Y12.66%
EPS Q2Q%18.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.96%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%12.68%

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 17.63% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BKNG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.8%
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%
EPS Next 5Y17.63%
Revenue Next Year13.74%
Revenue Next 2Y11.34%
Revenue Next 3Y10.4%
Revenue Next 5Y9.28%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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 stable.
BKNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBKNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
BKNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBKNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200 400 600

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.20 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BKNG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper than 61.65% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BKNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say BKNG is valued inline with the index average.
BKNG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.75.
63.16% 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 23.13. BKNG is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.2
Fwd PE 19.75
BKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

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 63.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
69.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BKNG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.76
EV/EBITDA 17.86
BKNG Per share dataBKNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 200 -200 400 600 800

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BKNG may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BKNG's earnings are expected to grow with 18.73% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)1.91
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.71%, BKNG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.66, BKNG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.71, BKNG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.71%

5.2 History

BKNG is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
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

24.39% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BKNG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.39%
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%
BKNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBKNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:BKNG (12/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 5355.33 0 (0%)

5355.33

-71.82 (-1.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners96.78%
Inst Owner Change-0.4%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change-5.42%
Market Cap172.60B
Revenue(TTM)26.04B
Net Income(TTM)5.04B
Analysts79.57
Price Target6304.82 (17.73%)
Short Float %2.26%
Short Ratio2.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.71%
Yearly Dividend34.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP24.39%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.07%
Min EPS beat(2)1.98%
Max EPS beat(2)8.15%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.89%
Min EPS beat(4)1.98%
Max EPS beat(4)40.35%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)15.46%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)14.36%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)32.72%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.66%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.52%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.49%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.23%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.19%
PT rev (1m)-0.06%
PT rev (3m)2.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.2
Fwd PE 19.75
P/S 6.63
P/FCF 20.76
P/OCF 19.98
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.86
EPS(TTM)221.26
EY4.13%
EPS(NY)271.16
Fwd EY5.06%
FCF(TTM)257.99
FCFY4.82%
OCF(TTM)268.07
OCFY5.01%
SpS807.91
BVpS-146.94
TBVpS-259.57
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)1.91
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.54%
ROE N/A
ROCE 73.6%
ROIC 58.48%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 35.29%
PM (TTM) 19.37%
GM N/A
FCFM 31.93%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.04
Debt/EBITDA 1.63
Cap/Depr 51.67%
Cap/Sales 1.25%
Interest Coverage 8.47
Cash Conversion 87.99%
Profit Quality 164.85%
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z 7.25
F-Score6
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC6.9
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)24.18%
EPS 3Y60.13%
EPS 5Y12.66%
EPS Q2Q%18.61%
EPS Next Y21.8%
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%
EPS Next 5Y17.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.96%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%12.68%
Revenue Next Year13.74%
Revenue Next 2Y11.34%
Revenue Next 3Y10.4%
Revenue Next 5Y9.28%
EBIT growth 1Y42.79%
EBIT growth 3Y46.73%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year31.49%
EBIT Next 3Y17.82%
EBIT Next 5Y14.78%
FCF growth 1Y5.99%
FCF growth 3Y46.4%
FCF growth 5Y11.91%
OCF growth 1Y5.74%
OCF growth 3Y43.44%
OCF growth 5Y11.34%

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC / BKNG FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BKNG.


What is the valuation status for BKNG stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BKNG stock?

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) is 24.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -36.44.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BKNG stock?

The dividend rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.39%.