BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:BKNG • US09857L1089
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-2.73 (-1.51%)
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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.
- BKNG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years BKNG has been profitable.
- BKNG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 18.47%, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- BKNG's Return On Invested Capital of 60.31% is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 98.41% of its industry peers.
- BKNG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 52.44%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.55%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (52.44%) for BKNG is below the current ROIC(60.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (20.08%) than 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.
- 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
- BKNG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
- BKNG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BKNG has an Altman-Z score of 6.62. This indicates that BKNG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- BKNG has a Altman-Z score of 6.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKNG outperforms 91.27% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (2.06) than 84.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.62 |
ROIC/WACC7.09
WACC8.51%
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 Current ratio of 1.33. This is in the better half of the industry: BKNG outperforms 65.87% 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.
- The Quick ratio of BKNG (1.33) is better than 69.05% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- 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.
- BKNG shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 31.69% yearly.
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 16.66% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BKNG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.15%
EPS Next 2Y18.15%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
EPS Next 5Y16.66%
Revenue Next Year12.2%
Revenue Next 2Y10.33%
Revenue Next 3Y9.59%
Revenue Next 5Y8.75%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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 19.42.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BKNG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BKNG is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BKNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.35), we can say BKNG is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.30 indicates a correct valuation of BKNG.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- BKNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.23.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BKNG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- BKNG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BKNG is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BKNG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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)1.01
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.04, BKNG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BKNG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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 2Y18.15%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
BKNG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
177.52
-2.73 (-1.51%)
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 Change-0.07%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change-2.11%
Market Cap140.57B
Revenue(TTM)26.92B
Net Income(TTM)5.40B
Analysts81.33
Price Target237.83 (33.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio0.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
Yearly Dividend3.01
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)-96.02%
PT rev (3m)-96.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-95.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-96.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.3 | ||
| P/S | 5.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.94 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.27 |
EPS(TTM)9.14
EY5.15%
EPS(NY)10.89
Fwd EY6.13%
FCF(TTM)11.48
FCFY6.46%
OCF(TTM)11.88
OCFY6.69%
SpS33.99
BVpS-7.04
TBVpS-11.57
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)0.16
Graham Number0 (-100%)
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 | 6.62 |
F-Score6
WACC8.51%
ROIC/WACC7.09
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 5Y16.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.39%
Revenue growth 3Y16.35%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%16.05%
Revenue Next Year12.2%
Revenue Next 2Y10.33%
Revenue Next 3Y9.59%
Revenue Next 5Y8.75%
EBIT growth 1Y25.01%
EBIT growth 3Y26.07%
EBIT growth 5Y85.03%
EBIT Next Year25.82%
EBIT Next 3Y15.52%
EBIT Next 5Y13.21%
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%.