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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:PCE1 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US09857L1089 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

4656  -4 (-0.09%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, PCE1 scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PCE1 was compared to 58 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making PCE1 a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. PCE1 is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings would make PCE1 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 PCE1 was profitable.
In the past year PCE1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
PCE1 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
PCE1 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PCE1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPCE1.DE 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

PCE1's Return On Assets of 15.69% is amongst the best of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 98.28% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PCE1 (54.90%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PCE1 is significantly above the industry average of 10.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (54.90%) for PCE1 is above the 3 year average (39.14%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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%
PCE1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPCE1.DE 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

PCE1 has a Profit Margin of 19.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCE1 outperforms 87.93% of its industry peers.
PCE1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PCE1 (33.26%) is better than 94.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PCE1 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
PCE1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPCE1.DE 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PCE1 is creating value.
PCE1 has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PCE1 has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PCE1 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
PCE1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingPCE1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
PCE1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPCE1.DE 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

PCE1 has an Altman-Z score of 6.40. This indicates that PCE1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PCE1 has a Altman-Z score of 6.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCE1 outperforms 94.83% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PCE1 is 2.00, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PCE1, only 2.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.00, PCE1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2
Altman-Z 6.4
ROIC/WACC5.87
WACC9.36%
PCE1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPCE1.DE 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

PCE1 has a Current Ratio of 1.25. This is a normal value and indicates that PCE1 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PCE1 has a Current ratio of 1.25. This is in the better half of the industry: PCE1 outperforms 77.59% of its industry peers.
PCE1 has a Quick Ratio of 1.25. This is a normal value and indicates that PCE1 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.25, PCE1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 1.25
PCE1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPCE1.DE 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

PCE1 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.
Looking at the last year, PCE1 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.72% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PCE1 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.52% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
PCE1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.71%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
EPS Next 5Y15.45%
Revenue Next Year10.51%
Revenue Next 2Y9.47%
Revenue Next 3Y9.22%
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.
PCE1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPCE1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
PCE1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPCE1.DE 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PCE1.
PCE1's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCE1 is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.73, PCE1 is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.47, PCE1 is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PCE1 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.61. PCE1 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.28
Fwd PE 21.47
PCE1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPCE1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

PCE1's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PCE1 is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.95
EV/EBITDA 19.69
PCE1.DE Per share dataPCE1.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 200 -200 400 600

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 PCE1 may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PCE1's earnings are expected to grow with 15.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)2.07
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.69%, PCE1 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.85, PCE1 pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, PCE1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.69%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
PCE1.DE Yearly Dividends per sharePCE1.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 10 20 30

5.3 Sustainability

25.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PCE1. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP25.16%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
PCE1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPCE1.DE 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
PCE1.DE Dividend Payout.PCE1.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PCE1.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC

FRA:PCE1 (8/13/2025, 11:53:47 AM)

4656

-4 (-0.09%)

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 ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap150.90B
Analysts77.39
Price Target5253.77 (12.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.69%
Yearly Dividend29.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP25.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)7.48%
PT rev (3m)6.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.28
Fwd PE 21.47
P/S 7
P/FCF 18.95
P/OCF 18.29
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.69
EPS(TTM)177.19
EY3.81%
EPS(NY)216.83
Fwd EY4.66%
FCF(TTM)245.65
FCFY5.28%
OCF(TTM)254.63
OCFY5.47%
SpS665.29
BVpS-176.98
TBVpS-287.2
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)2.07
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 6.4
F-Score6
WACC9.36%
ROIC/WACC5.87
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 5Y15.45%
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 5Y8.32%
EBIT growth 1Y30.84%
EBIT growth 3Y46.73%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year27.89%
EBIT Next 3Y16.63%
EBIT Next 5Y13.74%
FCF growth 1Y43.3%
FCF growth 3Y46.4%
FCF growth 5Y11.91%
OCF growth 1Y40.83%
OCF growth 3Y43.44%
OCF growth 5Y11.34%