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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:BKNG - US09857L1089 - Common Stock

5408.91 USD
-36.81 (-0.68%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 11:31:56 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

BKNG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. BKNG gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. BKNG is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make BKNG a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BKNG was profitable.
In the past year BKNG had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BKNG has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BKNG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

BKNG's Return On Assets of 17.54% is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 95.49% of its industry peers.
BKNG's Return On Invested Capital of 58.48% is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 99.25% 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 10.39%.
The 3 year average ROIC (39.14%) for BKNG is below the current ROIC(58.48%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.54%
ROE N/A
ROIC 58.48%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

BKNG's Profit Margin of 19.37% is amongst the best of the industry. BKNG outperforms 92.48% of its industry peers.
BKNG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 35.29%, BKNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.50% of the companies in the same industry.
BKNG's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 35.29%
PM (TTM) 19.37%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

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.
The number of shares outstanding for BKNG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BKNG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
BKNG Yearly Shares OutstandingBKNG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 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.
BKNG has a Altman-Z score of 7.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKNG outperforms 92.48% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (2.04) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.04
Altman-Z 7.26
ROIC/WACC6.88
WACC8.5%
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 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that BKNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.33, BKNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.17% of the companies in the same industry.
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 69.92% 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 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.18% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, BKNG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.66% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 12.96% in the past year. This is quite good.
BKNG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.18%
EPS 3Y60.13%
EPS 5Y12.66%
EPS Q2Q%18.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.96%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%12.68%

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 17.63% on average per year.
BKNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.28% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.8%
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%
EPS Next 5Y17.63%
Revenue Next Year13.74%
Revenue Next 2Y11.34%
Revenue Next 3Y10.4%
Revenue Next 5Y9.28%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
BKNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBKNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
BKNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBKNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200 400 600

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BKNG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.45.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. BKNG is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.95, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BKNG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKNG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BKNG is cheaper than 60.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.57. BKNG is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.45
Fwd PE 19.95
BKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBKNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

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 63.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BKNG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.97
EV/EBITDA 17.92
BKNG Per share dataBKNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 200 -200 400 600 800

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 decent profitability rating of BKNG may justify a higher PE ratio.
BKNG's earnings are expected to grow with 18.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)1.93
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.72%, BKNG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
BKNG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.94.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.72, BKNG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.72%

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

24.39% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BKNG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.39%
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%
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 0 2B 4B 6B
BKNG Dividend Payout.BKNG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BKNG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:BKNG (1/8/2026, 11:31:56 AM)

5408.91

-36.81 (-0.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners96.76%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change-5.42%
Market Cap174.33B
Revenue(TTM)26.04B
Net Income(TTM)5.04B
Analysts79.57
Price Target6304.82 (16.56%)
Short Float %2.26%
Short Ratio2.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.72%
Yearly Dividend34.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP24.39%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.07%
Min EPS beat(2)1.98%
Max EPS beat(2)8.15%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.89%
Min EPS beat(4)1.98%
Max EPS beat(4)40.35%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)15.46%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)14.36%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)32.72%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.66%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.52%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.49%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.23%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.19%
PT rev (1m)-0.06%
PT rev (3m)2.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.45
Fwd PE 19.95
P/S 6.69
P/FCF 20.97
P/OCF 20.18
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.92
EPS(TTM)221.26
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)271.16
Fwd EY5.01%
FCF(TTM)257.99
FCFY4.77%
OCF(TTM)268.07
OCFY4.96%
SpS807.91
BVpS-146.94
TBVpS-259.57
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)1.93
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.54%
ROE N/A
ROCE 73.6%
ROIC 58.48%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 35.29%
PM (TTM) 19.37%
GM N/A
FCFM 31.93%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.04
Debt/EBITDA 1.63
Cap/Depr 51.67%
Cap/Sales 1.25%
Interest Coverage 8.47
Cash Conversion 87.99%
Profit Quality 164.85%
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z 7.26
F-Score6
WACC8.5%
ROIC/WACC6.88
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)24.18%
EPS 3Y60.13%
EPS 5Y12.66%
EPS Q2Q%18.61%
EPS Next Y21.8%
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%
EPS Next 5Y17.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.96%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%12.68%
Revenue Next Year13.74%
Revenue Next 2Y11.34%
Revenue Next 3Y10.4%
Revenue Next 5Y9.28%
EBIT growth 1Y42.79%
EBIT growth 3Y46.73%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year31.49%
EBIT Next 3Y17.82%
EBIT Next 5Y14.78%
FCF growth 1Y5.99%
FCF growth 3Y46.4%
FCF growth 5Y11.91%
OCF growth 1Y5.74%
OCF growth 3Y43.44%
OCF growth 5Y11.34%

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC / BKNG FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BKNG.


What is the valuation status for BKNG stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BKNG stock?

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) is 24.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -36.81.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BKNG stock?

The dividend rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.39%.