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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

5454.29  -30.48 (-0.56%)

After market: 5454.29 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, BKNG scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BKNG was compared to 131 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. BKNG gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. BKNG is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make BKNG suitable for growth and 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.
In the past 5 years BKNG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

BKNG has a better Return On Assets (15.69%) than 93.13% of its industry peers.
BKNG's Return On Invested Capital of 54.90% is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 98.47% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BKNG is significantly above the industry average of 15.91%.
The 3 year average ROIC (39.14%) for BKNG is below the current ROIC(54.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.69%
ROE N/A
ROIC 54.9%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.23%, BKNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.37% of the companies in the same industry.
BKNG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BKNG has a better Operating Margin (33.26%) than 98.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKNG has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 33.26%
PM (TTM) 19.23%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BKNG is creating value.
BKNG has less shares outstanding than it did 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 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 6.43 indicates that BKNG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BKNG has a better Altman-Z score (6.43) than 88.55% of its industry peers.
BKNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.00. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 2.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BKNG (2.00) is better than 86.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2
Altman-Z 6.43
ROIC/WACC5.82
WACC9.44%
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 1.25 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.25, BKNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.25 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BKNG has a better Quick ratio (1.25) than 68.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 1.25
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

BKNG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.43%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.66% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
BKNG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.72%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.43%
EPS 3Y60.13%
EPS 5Y12.66%
EPS Q2Q%32.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.72%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%16.03%

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 16.53% yearly.
BKNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.08% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.71%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
EPS Next 5Y16.53%
Revenue Next Year10.51%
Revenue Next 2Y9.47%
Revenue Next 3Y9.22%
Revenue Next 5Y9.08%

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 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.52, the valuation of BKNG can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BKNG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.87, BKNG is valued at the same level.
BKNG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.67.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BKNG.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.34, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.52
Fwd PE 21.67
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

BKNG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BKNG is more expensive than 67.18% of the companies in the same industry.
BKNG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKNG is cheaper than 78.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.13
EV/EBITDA 19.85
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.
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 15.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)2.09
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.68%, BKNG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.02, BKNG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.68, BKNG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.68%

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

BKNG pays out 25.16% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP25.16%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
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 (8/15/2025, 8:07:20 PM)

After market: 5454.29 0 (0%)

5454.29

-30.48 (-0.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/amc
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Inst Owners96.55%
Inst Owner Change-6.97%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0.56%
Market Cap176.77B
Analysts77.39
Price Target6173.84 (13.19%)
Short Float %2.09%
Short Ratio3.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.68%
Yearly Dividend34.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP25.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-05 2025-09-05 (9.6)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)24.25%
Min EPS beat(2)8.15%
Max EPS beat(2)40.35%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.92%
Min EPS beat(4)6.1%
Max EPS beat(4)40.35%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)15.82%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)14.54%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)33.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.73%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.52%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.22%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.15%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.53%
PT rev (1m)9.96%
PT rev (3m)11.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.52
Fwd PE 21.67
P/S 7.06
P/FCF 19.13
P/OCF 18.46
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.85
EPS(TTM)205.65
EY3.77%
EPS(NY)251.66
Fwd EY4.61%
FCF(TTM)285.1
FCFY5.23%
OCF(TTM)295.53
OCFY5.42%
SpS772.14
BVpS-205.4
TBVpS-333.32
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)2.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.69%
ROE N/A
ROCE 69.09%
ROIC 54.9%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 33.26%
PM (TTM) 19.23%
GM N/A
FCFM 36.92%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2
Debt/EBITDA 1.95
Cap/Depr 54.17%
Cap/Sales 1.35%
Interest Coverage 7.52
Cash Conversion 107.04%
Profit Quality 191.98%
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 1.25
Altman-Z 6.43
F-Score6
WACC9.44%
ROIC/WACC5.82
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)23.43%
EPS 3Y60.13%
EPS 5Y12.66%
EPS Q2Q%32.22%
EPS Next Y16.71%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
EPS Next 5Y16.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.72%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%16.03%
Revenue Next Year10.51%
Revenue Next 2Y9.47%
Revenue Next 3Y9.22%
Revenue Next 5Y9.08%
EBIT growth 1Y30.84%
EBIT growth 3Y46.73%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year27.89%
EBIT Next 3Y16.63%
EBIT Next 5Y14.55%
FCF growth 1Y43.3%
FCF growth 3Y46.4%
FCF growth 5Y11.91%
OCF growth 1Y40.83%
OCF growth 3Y43.44%
OCF growth 5Y11.34%