BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:BKNG • US09857L1089
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+9.75 (+0.23%)
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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
- In the past year BKNG was profitable.
- In the past year BKNG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- BKNG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years BKNG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BKNG's Return On Assets of 18.47% is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 96.03% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 60.31%, BKNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BKNG is significantly above the industry average of 10.68%.
- 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
- BKNG's Profit Margin of 20.08% is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 93.65% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- BKNG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BKNG is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BKNG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BKNG has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for BKNG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- BKNG has an Altman-Z score of 6.45. This indicates that BKNG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- BKNG has a better Altman-Z score (6.45) than 91.27% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BKNG is 2.06, which is a good value as it means it would take BKNG, 2.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.06, BKNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.45 |
ROIC/WACC7.08
WACC8.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- BKNG has a Current Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that BKNG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BKNG has a better Current ratio (1.33) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.33, BKNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.46% 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
- BKNG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.72%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 117.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 13.39% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- BKNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.2%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.61%
EPS Next 5Y16.94%
Revenue Next Year12.23%
Revenue Next 2Y10.38%
Revenue Next 3Y9.66%
Revenue Next 5Y8.68%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 decreasing.
4. BKNG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BKNG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.36.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper than 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- BKNG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.40, which indicates a correct valuation of BKNG.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.84), we can say BKNG is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BKNG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BKNG indicates a rather cheap valuation: BKNG is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.29 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as BKNG's earnings are expected to grow with 17.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.61%
5. BKNG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.97%, BKNG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of BKNG has falen by -21.21%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.13, BKNG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.97, BKNG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
5.2 History
- BKNG has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 23.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BKNG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.09%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.61%
BKNG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
4194.31
+9.75 (+0.23%)
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 Owners111.97%
Inst Owner Change9.82%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change5.83%
Market Cap132.83B
Revenue(TTM)26.92B
Net Income(TTM)5.40B
Analysts81.33
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.02%
Short Ratio2.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
Yearly Dividend38.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP23.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-0.68%
PT rev (3m)-5.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.4 | ||
| P/S | 4.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.12 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.29 |
EPS(TTM)228.51
EY5.45%
EPS(NY)272.39
Fwd EY6.49%
FCF(TTM)286.93
FCFY6.84%
OCF(TTM)297.1
OCFY7.08%
SpS849.92
BVpS-176.13
TBVpS-289.39
PEG (NY)0.96
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 | 6.45 |
F-Score6
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC7.08
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 Y19.2%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.61%
EPS Next 5Y16.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.39%
Revenue growth 3Y16.35%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%16.05%
Revenue Next Year12.23%
Revenue Next 2Y10.38%
Revenue Next 3Y9.66%
Revenue Next 5Y8.68%
EBIT growth 1Y25.01%
EBIT growth 3Y26.07%
EBIT growth 5Y85.03%
EBIT Next Year25.76%
EBIT Next 3Y15.72%
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 7 / 10 to BKNG.
What is the valuation status for BKNG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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%.