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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:PCE1 - US09857L1089 - Common Stock

4351 EUR
-50 (-1.14%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, PCE1 scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PCE1 was compared to 60 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making PCE1 a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. PCE1 is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make PCE1 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 PCE1 was profitable.
  • In the past year PCE1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • PCE1 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • PCE1 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PCE1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPCE1.DE 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

  • PCE1 has a better Return On Assets (17.54%) than 98.33% of its industry peers.
  • PCE1's Return On Invested Capital of 58.48% is amongst the best of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PCE1 is significantly above the industry average of 11.82%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (58.48%) for PCE1 is above the 3 year average (39.14%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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%
PCE1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPCE1.DE 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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 19.37%, PCE1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PCE1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • PCE1 has a Operating Margin of 35.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCE1 outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
  • PCE1'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
PCE1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPCE1.DE 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PCE1 is creating value.
  • PCE1 has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, PCE1 has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for PCE1 is higher compared to a year ago.
PCE1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingPCE1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
PCE1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPCE1.DE 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 7.09 indicates that PCE1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of PCE1 (7.09) is better than 96.67% of its industry peers.
  • PCE1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.04. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PCE1 would need 2.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PCE1 (2.04) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.04
Altman-Z 7.09
ROIC/WACC6.88
WACC8.5%
PCE1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPCE1.DE 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 PCE1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PCE1's Current ratio of 1.33 is amongst the best of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that PCE1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.33, PCE1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
PCE1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPCE1.DE 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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.66% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 12.96% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 9.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.61% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, PCE1 will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.8%
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%
EPS Next 5Y17.61%
Revenue Next Year13.74%
Revenue Next 2Y11.4%
Revenue Next 3Y10.49%
Revenue Next 5Y9.39%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • 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.
PCE1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPCE1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B 40B
PCE1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPCE1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 200 400 600

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.02, PCE1 is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PCE1 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PCE1 is cheaper than 68.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, PCE1 is valued at the same level.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.78 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PCE1.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PCE1 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PCE1 is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. PCE1 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.02
Fwd PE 18.78
PCE1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPCE1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PCE1.
  • PCE1's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.74
EV/EBITDA 16.96
PCE1.DE Per share dataPCE1.DE 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.
  • PCE1 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • PCE1's earnings are expected to grow with 18.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)1.82
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • PCE1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.60%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.29, PCE1 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, PCE1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.6%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
PCE1.DE Yearly Dividends per sharePCE1.DE 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 PCE1. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.39%
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%
PCE1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPCE1.DE 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
PCE1.DE Dividend Payout.PCE1.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PCE1.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC / PCE1.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BOOKING HOLDINGS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PCE1.DE.


What is the valuation status of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) stock?

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PCE1 stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) is expected to grow by 21.8% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.39%.