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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:BKNG - Nasdaq - US09857L1089 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

5675.53  -90.51 (-1.57%)

After market: 5675.53 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, BKNG scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BKNG was compared to 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. BKNG scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. BKNG is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, BKNG could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


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1. Profitability

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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 20.00%, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.21% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 58.08%, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.48% of the companies in the same industry.
BKNG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 39.14%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.91%.
The 3 year average ROIC (39.14%) for BKNG is below the current ROIC(58.08%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20%
ROE N/A
ROIC 58.08%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

BKNG has a better Profit Margin (22.58%) than 95.45% of its industry peers.
BKNG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BKNG's Operating Margin of 32.77% is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 98.48% 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 32.77%
PM (TTM) 22.58%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.26 indicates that BKNG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BKNG (7.26) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
BKNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.89. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.89, BKNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.89
Altman-Z 7.26
ROIC/WACC6.27
WACC9.26%
BKNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBKNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

BKNG has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that BKNG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.22, BKNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.15% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BKNG (1.22) is better than 68.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 1.22
BKNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBKNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.37% over the past year.
BKNG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.66% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BKNG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.47% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BKNG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.52% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.37%
EPS 3Y60.13%
EPS 5Y12.66%
EPS Q2Q%21.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.47%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.86%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.45% 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 8.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.71%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
EPS Next 5Y15.45%
Revenue Next Year10.16%
Revenue Next 2Y9.14%
Revenue Next 3Y8.98%
Revenue Next 5Y8.32%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
BKNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBKNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 100 200 300 400 500

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.54, BKNG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
BKNG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BKNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.51), we can say BKNG is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.55, the valuation of BKNG can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKNG is on the same level as its industry peers.
BKNG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.58, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.54
Fwd PE 22.55
BKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

BKNG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BKNG is more expensive than 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
BKNG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKNG is cheaper than 74.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.77
EV/EBITDA 22.13
BKNG Per share dataBKNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 200 -200 400 600

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BKNG may justify a higher PE ratio.
BKNG's earnings are expected to grow with 15.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)2.33
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.64%, BKNG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.47, BKNG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, BKNG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.64%

5.2 History

BKNG is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
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

BKNG pays out 21.95% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.95%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
BKNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBKNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:BKNG (7/15/2025, 4:20:03 PM)

After market: 5675.53 0 (0%)

5675.53

-90.51 (-1.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)04-29 2025-04-29/amc
Earnings (Next)07-29 2025-07-29/amc
Inst Owners95.84%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change1.96%
Market Cap184.68B
Analysts78.26
Price Target5614.71 (-1.07%)
Short Float %1.96%
Short Ratio3.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.64%
Yearly Dividend34.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP21.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date06-06 2025-06-06 (9.6)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)26.71%
Min EPS beat(2)13.06%
Max EPS beat(2)40.35%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.64%
Min EPS beat(4)6.1%
Max EPS beat(4)40.35%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)18.25%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)14.45%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)31.46%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.52%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.52%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.46%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.79%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.14%
PT rev (1m)0.78%
PT rev (3m)-2.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.54
Fwd PE 22.55
P/S 7.67
P/FCF 21.77
P/OCF 20.75
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.13
EPS(TTM)192.15
EY3.39%
EPS(NY)251.66
Fwd EY4.43%
FCF(TTM)260.66
FCFY4.59%
OCF(TTM)273.57
OCFY4.82%
SpS740.2
BVpS-187.83
TBVpS-315.33
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)2.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20%
ROE N/A
ROCE 73.09%
ROIC 58.08%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 32.77%
PM (TTM) 22.58%
GM N/A
FCFM 35.22%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.89
Debt/EBITDA 1.81
Cap/Depr 69.08%
Cap/Sales 1.74%
Interest Coverage 7.23
Cash Conversion 104.73%
Profit Quality 155.95%
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 1.22
Altman-Z 7.26
F-Score8
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC6.27
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)18.37%
EPS 3Y60.13%
EPS 5Y12.66%
EPS Q2Q%21.68%
EPS Next Y16.71%
EPS Next 2Y15.78%
EPS Next 3Y15.99%
EPS Next 5Y15.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.47%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.86%
Revenue Next Year10.16%
Revenue Next 2Y9.14%
Revenue Next 3Y8.98%
Revenue Next 5Y8.32%
EBIT growth 1Y27.7%
EBIT growth 3Y46.73%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year23.98%
EBIT Next 3Y15.7%
EBIT Next 5Y13.74%
FCF growth 1Y14.61%
FCF growth 3Y46.4%
FCF growth 5Y11.91%
OCF growth 1Y14.89%
OCF growth 3Y43.44%
OCF growth 5Y11.34%