BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:PCE1 - US09857L1089 - Common Stock
4618 EUR
-85 (-1.81%)
Taking everything into account, PCE1 scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PCE1 was compared to 53 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. PCE1 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. PCE1 is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! This makes PCE1 very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PCE1 was profitable.
PCE1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PCE1 has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years PCE1 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PCE1 has a better Return On Assets (15.69%) than 96.23% of its industry peers.
PCE1 has a Return On Invested Capital of 54.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCE1 outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
PCE1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 39.14%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.61%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 19.23%, PCE1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.79% of the companies in the same industry.
PCE1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PCE1 has a better Operating Margin (33.26%) than 94.34% 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 Rank | Sector 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
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
The debt/assets ratio for PCE1 is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.42 indicates that PCE1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.42, PCE1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.34% of the companies in the same industry.
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 83.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.42 |
ROIC/WACC6.18
WACC8.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.25 indicates that PCE1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PCE1 (1.25) is better than 77.36% 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.
PCE1's Quick ratio of 1.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 79.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 |
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.
Measured over the past years, PCE1 shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.66% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PCE1 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.72% in the last year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, PCE1 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.53% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PCE1 will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.65%
EPS Next 2Y18.06%
EPS Next 3Y17.22%
EPS Next 5Y16.53%
Revenue Next Year12.43%
Revenue Next 2Y10.49%
Revenue Next 3Y9.75%
Revenue Next 5Y9.08%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.51, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PCE1.
PCE1's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCE1 is cheaper than 60.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.20. PCE1 is around the same levels.
PCE1 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.84.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PCE1 is valued a bit cheaper than 62.26% of the companies in the same industry.
PCE1 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PCE1 is valued a bit more expensive than 66.04% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as PCE1.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PCE1 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PCE1's earnings are expected to grow with 17.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)2.09
EPS Next 2Y18.06%
EPS Next 3Y17.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PCE1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.68%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.03, PCE1 pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.68, PCE1 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
PCE1 pays out 25.16% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP25.16%
EPS Next 2Y18.06%
EPS Next 3Y17.22%
FRA:PCE1 (9/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4618
-85 (-1.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap149.67B
Analysts77.39
Price Target5229.59 (13.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
Yearly Dividend29.75
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)-0.46%
PT rev (3m)6.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.84 | ||
| P/S | 7.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.45 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.85 |
EPS(TTM)174.18
EY3.77%
EPS(NY)221.63
Fwd EY4.8%
FCF(TTM)241.47
FCFY5.23%
OCF(TTM)250.3
OCFY5.42%
SpS653.97
BVpS-173.96
TBVpS-282.31
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)2.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 6.42 |
F-Score6
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC6.18
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 Y20.65%
EPS Next 2Y18.06%
EPS Next 3Y17.22%
EPS Next 5Y16.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.72%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%16.03%
Revenue Next Year12.43%
Revenue Next 2Y10.49%
Revenue Next 3Y9.75%
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%