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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

5163.61 USD
+136.61 (+2.72%)
Last: 1/21/2026, 7:41:53 PM
5167 USD
+3.39 (+0.07%)
After Hours: 1/21/2026, 7:41:53 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, BKNG scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BKNG was compared to 133 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 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!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In the past 5 years BKNG has always 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 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 has a Return On Invested Capital of 58.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKNG outperforms 99.25% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BKNG is significantly above the industry average of 10.34%.
  • 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKNG has remained more or less at the same level.
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

  • 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.
  • BKNG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BKNG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • BKNG has an Altman-Z score of 7.02. This indicates that BKNG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of BKNG (7.02) is better than 90.98% of its industry peers.
  • BKNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.04. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BKNG would need 2.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.04, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.04
Altman-Z 7.02
ROIC/WACC6.8
WACC8.6%
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

  • BKNG has a Current 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.
  • BKNG has a Current ratio of 1.33. This is in the better half 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.
  • BKNG's Quick ratio of 1.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BKNG outperforms 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.18% 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.
  • BKNG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.96%.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.61% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.39% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y21.8%
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%
EPS Next 5Y17.61%
Revenue Next Year13.74%
Revenue Next 2Y11.4%
Revenue Next 3Y10.49%
Revenue Next 5Y9.39%

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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B 40B
BKNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBKNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 200 400 600

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.34 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BKNG.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, BKNG is valued at the same level.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.04, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BKNG.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.30. BKNG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.34
Fwd PE 19.04
BKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 60.90% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BKNG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BKNG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BKNG is cheaper than 72.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.01
EV/EBITDA 16.55
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

  • 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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as BKNG's earnings are expected to grow with 18.73% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)1.84
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.60%, BKNG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • BKNG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.19.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.60, BKNG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.86.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.6%

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 (1/21/2026, 7:41:53 PM)

After market: 5167 +3.39 (+0.07%)

5163.61

+136.61 (+2.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-28
Earnings (Next)02-18
Inst Owners96.76%
Inst Owner Change0.08%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change-5.49%
Market Cap166.42B
Revenue(TTM)26.04B
Net Income(TTM)5.04B
Analysts79.11
Price Target6327.98 (22.55%)
Short Float %2.07%
Short Ratio2.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.6%
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)0.41%
PT rev (3m)2.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.34
Fwd PE 19.04
P/S 6.39
P/FCF 20.01
P/OCF 19.26
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.55
EPS(TTM)221.26
EY4.28%
EPS(NY)271.16
Fwd EY5.25%
FCF(TTM)257.99
FCFY5%
OCF(TTM)268.07
OCFY5.19%
SpS807.91
BVpS-146.94
TBVpS-259.57
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)1.84
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 7.02
F-Score6
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC6.8
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 5Y17.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.96%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%12.68%
Revenue Next Year13.74%
Revenue Next 2Y11.4%
Revenue Next 3Y10.49%
Revenue Next 5Y9.39%
EBIT growth 1Y42.79%
EBIT growth 3Y46.73%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year31.49%
EBIT Next 3Y17.82%
EBIT Next 5Y15.06%
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 23.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -35.14.


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%.