BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:BKNG • US09857L1089

4159.96 USD
+0.86 (+0.02%)
Last: Feb 13, 2026, 10:14 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall BKNG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BKNG against 131 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. BKNG has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. BKNG is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings would make BKNG suitable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BKNG had positive earnings in the past year.
  • BKNG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BKNG has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BKNG had a positive operating cash flow.
BKNG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBKNG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of BKNG (17.54%) is better than 95.42% of its industry peers.
  • BKNG has a better Return On Invested Capital (58.48%) than 99.24% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BKNG is significantly above the industry average of 10.42%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (39.14%) for BKNG is below the current ROIC(58.48%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.54%
ROE N/A
ROIC 58.48%
ROA(3y)16.97%
ROA(5y)11.22%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)39.14%
ROIC(5y)26.17%
BKNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBKNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

  • BKNG's Profit Margin of 19.37% is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 92.37% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BKNG has declined.
  • BKNG has a Operating Margin of 35.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKNG outperforms 98.47% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKNG has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 35.29%
PM (TTM) 19.37%
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
BKNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBKNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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 BKNG is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BKNG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BKNG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for BKNG is higher compared to a year ago.
BKNG Yearly Shares OutstandingBKNG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
BKNG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBKNG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • BKNG has an Altman-Z score of 6.52. This indicates that BKNG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • BKNG's Altman-Z score of 6.52 is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 90.84% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BKNG is 2.04, which is a good value as it means it would take BKNG, 2.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • BKNG's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.04 is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 86.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.04
Altman-Z 6.52
ROIC/WACC6.95
WACC8.42%
BKNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBKNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

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 66.41% of its industry peers.
  • BKNG has a Quick 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 Quick ratio (1.33) than 70.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
BKNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBKNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • BKNG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.18%, 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, BKNG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.96% 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)24.18%
EPS 3Y60.13%
EPS 5Y12.66%
EPS Q2Q%18.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.96%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%12.68%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, BKNG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.61% on average per year.
  • BKNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.91%
EPS Next 2Y20.33%
EPS Next 3Y18.94%
EPS Next 5Y17.61%
Revenue Next Year13.76%
Revenue Next 2Y11.47%
Revenue Next 3Y10.53%
Revenue Next 5Y9.39%

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.
BKNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBKNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B 40B
BKNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBKNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 200 400 600

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.80, BKNG is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BKNG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BKNG is cheaper than 69.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.30 indicates a correct valuation of BKNG.
  • BKNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKNG is cheaper than 72.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.69. BKNG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.8
Fwd PE 15.3
BKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • BKNG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BKNG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BKNG is cheaper than 78.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.12
EV/EBITDA 13.7
BKNG Per share dataBKNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 200 -200 400 600 800

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 decent 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 18.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)1.48
EPS Next 2Y20.33%
EPS Next 3Y18.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • BKNG has a yearly dividend return of 0.86%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.25, BKNG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, BKNG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%

5.2 History

  • BKNG does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BKNG Yearly Dividends per shareBKNG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 10 20 30

5.3 Sustainability

  • 24.39% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BKNG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.39%
EPS Next 2Y20.33%
EPS Next 3Y18.94%
BKNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBKNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B
BKNG Dividend Payout.BKNG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BKNG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:BKNG (2/13/2026, 10:14:06 AM)

4159.96

+0.86 (+0.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-28
Earnings (Next)02-18
Inst Owners96.76%
Inst Owner Change-2.58%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change-4.74%
Market Cap134.08B
Revenue(TTM)26.04B
Net Income(TTM)5.04B
Analysts79.11
Price Target6325.97 (52.07%)
Short Float %2.27%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%
Yearly Dividend34.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP24.39%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.07%
Min EPS beat(2)1.98%
Max EPS beat(2)8.15%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.89%
Min EPS beat(4)1.98%
Max EPS beat(4)40.35%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)15.46%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)14.36%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)32.72%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.66%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.52%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.49%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.23%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.19%
PT rev (1m)0.34%
PT rev (3m)1.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.8
Fwd PE 15.3
P/S 5.15
P/FCF 16.12
P/OCF 15.52
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.7
EPS(TTM)221.26
EY5.32%
EPS(NY)271.84
Fwd EY6.53%
FCF(TTM)257.99
FCFY6.2%
OCF(TTM)268.07
OCFY6.44%
SpS807.91
BVpS-146.94
TBVpS-259.57
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)1.48
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.54%
ROE N/A
ROCE 73.6%
ROIC 58.48%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 35.29%
PM (TTM) 19.37%
GM N/A
FCFM 31.93%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.04
Debt/EBITDA 1.63
Cap/Depr 51.67%
Cap/Sales 1.25%
Interest Coverage 8.47
Cash Conversion 87.99%
Profit Quality 164.85%
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z 6.52
F-Score6
WACC8.42%
ROIC/WACC6.95
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)24.18%
EPS 3Y60.13%
EPS 5Y12.66%
EPS Q2Q%18.61%
EPS Next Y21.91%
EPS Next 2Y20.33%
EPS Next 3Y18.94%
EPS Next 5Y17.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.96%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%12.68%
Revenue Next Year13.76%
Revenue Next 2Y11.47%
Revenue Next 3Y10.53%
Revenue Next 5Y9.39%
EBIT growth 1Y42.79%
EBIT growth 3Y46.73%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year31.51%
EBIT Next 3Y18.01%
EBIT Next 5Y15.06%
FCF growth 1Y5.99%
FCF growth 3Y46.4%
FCF growth 5Y11.91%
OCF growth 1Y5.74%
OCF growth 3Y43.44%
OCF growth 5Y11.34%

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC / BKNG FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BKNG.


What is the valuation status for BKNG stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BKNG stock?

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) is 18.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -28.31.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BKNG stock?

The dividend rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.39%.