BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:BKNG • US09857L1089
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169.63 USD
+1.27 (+0.75%)
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169.84 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.
- 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 22.20%, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 97.86%, BKNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- BKNG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 52.44%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.92%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (97.86%) for BKNG is above the 3 year average (52.44%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 22.2% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 97.86% |
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
- The Profit Margin of BKNG (22.23%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BKNG has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 34.99%, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- BKNG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.23% | ||
| 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.
- BKNG has less shares outstanding than it did 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
- An Altman-Z score of 6.50 indicates that BKNG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BKNG's Altman-Z score of 6.50 is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 91.27% of its industry peers.
- BKNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.04. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BKNG would need 2.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BKNG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKNG outperforms 84.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.5 |
ROIC/WACC11.43
WACC8.56%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.06 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BKNG has a Current ratio (1.06) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BKNG has a Quick ratio (1.06) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
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 20.84%, 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
- BKNG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.95%.
- 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)20.84%
EPS 3Y31.39%
EPS 5Y117.82%
EPS Q2Q%14.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.95%
Revenue growth 3Y16.35%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%16.17%
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 16.66% on average per year.
- 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.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.26, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BKNG.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BKNG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BKNG is cheaper than 70.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BKNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say BKNG is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.29 indicates a correct valuation of BKNG.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- BKNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.29 |
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 81.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.87 | ||
| 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.
- BKNG has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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)0.95
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y18.15%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
5. BKNG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 1.00%, BKNG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.21, BKNG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.00, BKNG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1% |
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
- 20.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BKNG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP20.67%
EPS Next 2Y18.15%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
BKNG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
169.63
+1.27 (+0.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Industry Strength64.6
Industry Growth55.9
Earnings (Last)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Earnings (Next)07-27 2026-07-27/amc
Inst Owners96.71%
Inst Owner Change2.29%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change-2.11%
Market Cap134.32B
Revenue(TTM)27.69B
Net Income(TTM)6.15B
Analysts81.33
Price Target237.21 (39.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio10.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1% |
Yearly Dividend1.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP20.67%
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)1.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.28%
Max EPS beat(2)4.01%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.28%
Max EPS beat(4)8.15%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)9.93%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)13.24%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)11.64%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.55%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.66%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.3%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.2%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.77%
PT rev (1m)-96.01%
PT rev (3m)-96.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-95.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-95.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.29 | ||
| P/S | 4.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.38 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.29 |
EPS(TTM)9.29
EY5.48%
EPS(NY)12.76
Fwd EY7.52%
FCF(TTM)11.41
FCFY6.73%
OCF(TTM)11.8
OCFY6.95%
SpS34.97
BVpS-11.02
TBVpS-15.49
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)0.15
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 22.2% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 122.51% | ||
| ROIC | 97.86% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 34.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.23% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 32.63% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.04 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.5 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 146.78% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.5 |
F-Score7
WACC8.56%
ROIC/WACC11.43
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)20.84%
EPS 3Y31.39%
EPS 5Y117.82%
EPS Q2Q%14.87%
EPS Next Y19.15%
EPS Next 2Y18.15%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
EPS Next 5Y16.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.95%
Revenue growth 3Y16.35%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%16.17%
Revenue Next Year12.2%
Revenue Next 2Y10.33%
Revenue Next 3Y9.59%
Revenue Next 5Y8.75%
EBIT growth 1Y22.77%
EBIT growth 3Y26.07%
EBIT growth 5Y85.03%
EBIT Next Year25.82%
EBIT Next 3Y15.52%
EBIT Next 5Y13.21%
FCF growth 1Y33.39%
FCF growth 3Y13.68%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y30.48%
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 6 / 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 20.67%.