BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:BKNG • US09857L1089

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173.98 USD
+0.6 (+0.35%)
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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.

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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.
  • In the past 5 years BKNG has always been profitable.
  • BKNG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

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.
  • BKNG has a better Return On Invested Capital (60.31%) than 98.41% 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 10.55%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
BKNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBKNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 100 -100 -150

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.
  • BKNG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 35.25%, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKNG has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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
BKNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBKNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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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.
  • BKNG has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
BKNG Yearly Shares OutstandingBKNG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
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 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • BKNG has an Altman-Z score of 6.53. This indicates that BKNG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • BKNG has a better Altman-Z score (6.53) than 92.06% 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 84.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.06
Altman-Z 6.53
ROIC/WACC7.06
WACC8.54%
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 2025 0 5B -5B 10B 15B

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.
  • The Current ratio of BKNG (1.33) is better than 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.
  • BKNG's Quick ratio of 1.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BKNG outperforms 69.05% 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 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. BKNG Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.84% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, BKNG shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 117.82% on average per year.
  • BKNG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.39%.
  • BKNG shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 31.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.84%
EPS 3Y31.39%
EPS 5Y117.82%
EPS Q2Q%14.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.39%
Revenue growth 3Y16.35%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%16.17%

3.2 Future

  • BKNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.66% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.75% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
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 5 10 15 20

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4. BKNG Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.73, the valuation of BKNG can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper than 69.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.54, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper.
  • BKNG is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.64.
  • 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BKNG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • BKNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.73
Fwd PE 13.64
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BKNG is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.16
EV/EBITDA 13.73
BKNG Per share dataBKNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 30

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)0.98
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y18.15%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%

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5. BKNG Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BKNG has a yearly dividend return of 0.97%, which is pretty low.
  • BKNG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.05.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BKNG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector 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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
BKNG Yearly Dividends per shareBKNG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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 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 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B
BKNG Dividend Payout.BKNG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BKNG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BKNG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:BKNG (4/29/2026, 7:49:48 PM)

After market: 173.39 -0.59 (-0.34%)

173.98

+0.6 (+0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Industry Strength65.22
Industry Growth62.11
Earnings (Last)04-28
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners96.71%
Inst Owner Change-0.07%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change-2.11%
Market Cap137.76B
Revenue(TTM)26.92B
Net Income(TTM)5.40B
Analysts81.33
Price Target237.21 (36.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio10.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.97%
Yearly Dividend3.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP23.09%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-06
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 RankSector Rank
PE 18.73
Fwd PE 13.64
P/S 5.12
P/FCF 15.16
P/OCF 14.64
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.73
EPS(TTM)9.29
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)12.76
Fwd EY7.33%
FCF(TTM)11.48
FCFY6.6%
OCF(TTM)11.88
OCFY6.83%
SpS33.99
BVpS-7.04
TBVpS-11.57
PEG (NY)0.98
PEG (5Y)0.16
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 6.53
F-Score6
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC7.06
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)13.39%
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 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%.