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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

4877  +77 (+1.6%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PCE1. PCE1 was compared to 55 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. PCE1 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. PCE1 is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. These ratings could make PCE1 a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PCE1 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PCE1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PCE1 has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years PCE1 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 20.00%, PCE1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.18% of the companies in the same industry.
PCE1 has a Return On Invested Capital of 58.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCE1 outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PCE1 is significantly above the industry average of 11.33%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (58.08%) for PCE1 is above the 3 year average (39.14%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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%
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's Profit Margin of 22.58% is amongst the best of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PCE1 has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 32.77%, PCE1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.18% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PCE1 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
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

PCE1 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, PCE1 has less shares outstanding
PCE1 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PCE1 is higher compared to a year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 7.25 indicates that PCE1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.25, PCE1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.36% of the companies in the same industry.
PCE1 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.
PCE1's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.89 is amongst the best of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.89
Altman-Z 7.25
ROIC/WACC6.73
WACC8.63%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that PCE1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PCE1 has a better Current ratio (1.22) than 74.55% of its industry peers.
PCE1 has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that PCE1 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PCE1 (1.22) is better than 76.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 1.22
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.37% over the past year.
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 9.47% in the last year.
PCE1 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.52% yearly.
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

PCE1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.45% yearly.
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 Y16.79%
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

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.
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

PCE1 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.90.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PCE1 is valued a bit cheaper than 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PCE1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.45), we can say PCE1 is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.83, PCE1 is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PCE1.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.90, PCE1 is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.9
Fwd PE 22.83
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 a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. PCE1 is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as PCE1.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.04
EV/EBITDA 22.05
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

PCE1's 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)1.78
PEG (5Y)2.36
EPS Next 2Y15.79%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PCE1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.66%, which is pretty low.
PCE1's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.33.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, PCE1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%

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

PCE1 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%
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 (7/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

4877

+77 (+1.6%)

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 ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap158.70B
Analysts78.26
Price Target4887.93 (0.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%
Yearly Dividend29.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP21.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)-0.66%
PT rev (3m)-6.83%
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 29.9
Fwd PE 22.83
P/S 7.76
P/FCF 22.04
P/OCF 21
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.05
EPS(TTM)163.09
EY3.34%
EPS(NY)213.63
Fwd EY4.38%
FCF(TTM)221.24
FCFY4.54%
OCF(TTM)232.19
OCFY4.76%
SpS628.24
BVpS-159.42
TBVpS-267.64
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)2.36
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 7.25
F-Score8
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC6.73
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%