BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:BKNG • US09857L1089

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180.25 USD
+3.5 (+1.98%)
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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

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

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.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of BKNG (60.31%) is better than 98.41% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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.
  • BKNG has a Operating Margin of 35.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKNG outperforms 98.41% of its industry peers.
  • BKNG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

  • 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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, BKNG has less shares outstanding
  • BKNG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.62 indicates that BKNG is not in any danger for 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.
  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BKNG (2.06) is better than 84.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.06
Altman-Z 6.62
ROIC/WACC7.09
WACC8.51%
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.
  • BKNG has a better Current ratio (1.33) than 65.87% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • BKNG has a Quick ratio of 1.33. This is in the better half 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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue has grown by 13.39% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 31.69% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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

  • 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.
  • BKNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.75% yearly.
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

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.72, BKNG is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • BKNG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.55, BKNG is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say BKNG is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.72
Fwd PE 16.55
BKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BKNG.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BKNG indicates a rather cheap valuation: BKNG is cheaper than 81.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.71
EV/EBITDA 14.27
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

  • 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)1.03
PEG (5Y)0.17
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 0.95%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.04, BKNG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.95, BKNG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector 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
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 (4/24/2026, 8:23:22 PM)

After market: 180.32 +0.07 (+0.04%)

180.25

+3.5 (+1.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners96.71%
Inst Owner Change0.86%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change-1.92%
Market Cap142.73B
Revenue(TTM)26.92B
Net Income(TTM)5.40B
Analysts81.33
Price Target237.83 (31.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio0.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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 19.72
Fwd PE 16.55
P/S 5.3
P/FCF 15.71
P/OCF 15.17
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.27
EPS(TTM)9.14
EY5.07%
EPS(NY)10.89
Fwd EY6.04%
FCF(TTM)11.48
FCFY6.37%
OCF(TTM)11.88
OCFY6.59%
SpS33.99
BVpS-7.04
TBVpS-11.57
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)0.17
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 6.62
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%.