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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

5701.76  -28.97 (-0.51%)

After market: 5701.76 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BKNG. BKNG was compared to 503 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. BKNG has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. BKNG is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. 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

BKNG had positive earnings in the past year.
BKNG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BKNG has been profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 20.00%, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.99% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of BKNG (58.08%) is better than 98.50% of its industry peers.
BKNG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 39.14%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.68%.
The 3 year average ROIC (39.14%) for BKNG is below the current ROIC(58.08%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

The Profit Margin of BKNG (22.58%) is better than 95.49% of its industry peers.
BKNG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BKNG's Operating Margin of 32.77% is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 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 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BKNG has less shares outstanding
BKNG has less shares outstanding than it did 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 7.24 indicates that BKNG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.24, BKNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.73% of the companies in the same industry.
BKNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.89. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.89, 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 1.89
Altman-Z 7.24
ROIC/WACC6.74
WACC8.62%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.22, BKNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.66% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BKNG has a better Quick ratio (1.22) than 67.67% 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

BKNG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.37%, which is quite good.
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 9.47%.
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)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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y16.79%
EPS Next 2Y15.79%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
EPS Next 5Y15.45%
Revenue Next Year10.04%
Revenue Next 2Y9.06%
Revenue Next 3Y8.94%
Revenue Next 5Y8.32%

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

BKNG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.67.
BKNG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BKNG is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.65 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BKNG.
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 21.76, BKNG is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.67
Fwd PE 22.65
BKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
71.43% 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 21.87
EV/EBITDA 21.99
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)1.77
PEG (5Y)2.34
EPS Next 2Y15.79%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BKNG has a yearly dividend return of 0.66%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.42, BKNG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, BKNG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%

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

BKNG pays out 21.95% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.95%
EPS Next 2Y15.79%
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

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:BKNG (7/2/2025, 6:52:37 PM)

After market: 5701.76 0 (0%)

5701.76

-28.97 (-0.51%)

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 Owners95.84%
Inst Owner Change5.29%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change1.96%
Market Cap185.54B
Analysts78.26
Price Target5614.71 (-1.53%)
Short Float %1.99%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%
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)1.47%
PT rev (3m)-2.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.67
Fwd PE 22.65
P/S 7.7
P/FCF 21.87
P/OCF 20.84
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 21.99
EPS(TTM)192.15
EY3.37%
EPS(NY)251.7
Fwd EY4.41%
FCF(TTM)260.66
FCFY4.57%
OCF(TTM)273.57
OCFY4.8%
SpS740.2
BVpS-187.83
TBVpS-315.33
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)2.34
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 7.24
F-Score8
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC6.74
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 Y16.79%
EPS Next 2Y15.79%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
EPS Next 5Y15.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.47%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.86%
Revenue Next Year10.04%
Revenue Next 2Y9.06%
Revenue Next 3Y8.94%
Revenue Next 5Y8.32%
EBIT growth 1Y27.7%
EBIT growth 3Y46.73%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year23.98%
EBIT Next 3Y15.7%
EBIT Next 5Y13.74%
FCF growth 1Y14.61%
FCF growth 3Y46.4%
FCF growth 5Y11.91%
OCF growth 1Y14.89%
OCF growth 3Y43.44%
OCF growth 5Y11.34%