BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:BKNG • US09857L1089
Current stock price
173.46 USD
-3.14 (-1.78%)
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173.78 USD
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This BKNG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BKNG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- BKNG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year BKNG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years BKNG has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years BKNG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- BKNG has a Return On Assets of 18.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKNG outperforms 96.03% of its industry peers.
- BKNG's Return On Invested Capital of 60.31% is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 98.41% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BKNG is significantly above the industry average of 10.55%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (60.31%) for BKNG is above the 3 year average (52.44%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.47% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 60.31% |
ROA(3y)19.1%
ROA(5y)14.86%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)52.44%
ROIC(5y)38.4%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.08%, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BKNG has grown nicely.
- BKNG has a better Operating Margin (35.25%) than 98.41% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKNG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 35.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.08% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y8.35%
OM growth 5Y40.5%
PM growth 3Y3.91%
PM growth 5Y87.42%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. BKNG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BKNG is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BKNG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- BKNG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for BKNG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- BKNG has an Altman-Z score of 4.26. This indicates that BKNG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- BKNG has a Altman-Z score of 4.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKNG outperforms 87.30% of its industry peers.
- BKNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.06. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BKNG would need 2.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BKNG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKNG outperforms 84.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.26 |
ROIC/WACC8.02
WACC7.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BKNG has a Current ratio of 1.33. This is in the better half of the industry: BKNG outperforms 65.87% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.33, BKNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. BKNG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.72% over the past year.
- BKNG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 117.82% yearly.
- BKNG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.39%.
- Measured over the past years, BKNG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 31.69% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.72%
EPS 3Y31.39%
EPS 5Y117.82%
EPS Q2Q%17.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.39%
Revenue growth 3Y16.35%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%16.05%
3.2 Future
- BKNG is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 122.61% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BKNG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.15%
EPS Next 2Y18.15%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
EPS Next 5Y122.61%
Revenue Next Year12.18%
Revenue Next 2Y10.35%
Revenue Next 3Y9.62%
Revenue Next 5Y8.68%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. BKNG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.98, the valuation of BKNG can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- BKNG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.86.
- BKNG is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.93.
- BKNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKNG is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.39), we can say BKNG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BKNG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BKNG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of BKNG may justify a higher PE ratio.
- BKNG's earnings are expected to grow with 17.55% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y18.15%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
5. BKNG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BKNG has a yearly dividend return of 0.95%, which is pretty low.
- In the last 3 months the price of BKNG has falen by -21.04%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- BKNG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.09.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.95, BKNG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
5.2 History
- BKNG has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- BKNG pays out 23.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.09%
EPS Next 2Y18.15%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
BKNG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
173.46
-3.14 (-1.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners96.71%
Inst Owner Change0.46%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change5.83%
Market Cap5.49B
Revenue(TTM)26.92B
Net Income(TTM)5.40B
Analysts81.33
Price Target237.47 (36.9%)
Short Float %3.02%
Short Ratio2.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
Yearly Dividend38.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP23.09%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (10.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.28%
Max EPS beat(2)1.98%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)12.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.28%
Max EPS beat(4)40.35%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)14.67%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)13.5%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)31.78%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.55%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.73%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.73%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.2%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.12%
PT rev (1m)-96.03%
PT rev (3m)-96.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-96.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-96.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-95.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.93 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.58 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.7 |
EPS(TTM)9.14
EY5.27%
EPS(NY)10.89
Fwd EY6.28%
FCF(TTM)286.93
FCFY165.41%
OCF(TTM)297.1
OCFY171.28%
SpS849.92
BVpS-176.13
TBVpS-289.39
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)0.16
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.47% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 75.5% | ||
| ROIC | 60.31% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 35.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.08% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 33.76% |
ROA(3y)19.1%
ROA(5y)14.86%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)52.44%
ROIC(5y)38.4%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)65.64%
ROCE(5y)48.08%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y8.35%
OM growth 5Y40.5%
PM growth 3Y3.91%
PM growth 5Y87.42%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.62 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | 168.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.26 |
F-Score6
WACC7.52%
ROIC/WACC8.02
Cap/Depr(3y)64.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.91%
Profit Quality(3y)155.18%
Profit Quality(5y)176.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.72%
EPS 3Y31.39%
EPS 5Y117.82%
EPS Q2Q%17.45%
EPS Next Y19.15%
EPS Next 2Y18.15%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
EPS Next 5Y122.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.39%
Revenue growth 3Y16.35%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%16.05%
Revenue Next Year12.18%
Revenue Next 2Y10.35%
Revenue Next 3Y9.62%
Revenue Next 5Y8.68%
EBIT growth 1Y25.01%
EBIT growth 3Y26.07%
EBIT growth 5Y85.03%
EBIT Next Year25.82%
EBIT Next 3Y15.52%
EBIT Next 5Y13.24%
FCF growth 1Y15.11%
FCF growth 3Y13.68%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y13.05%
OCF growth 3Y12.81%
OCF growth 5Y156.35%
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC / BKNG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to BKNG.
What is the valuation status for BKNG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) stock?
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BKNG stock?
The financial health rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BKNG stock?
The dividend rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.09%.