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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

4565 EUR
-75 (-1.62%)
Last: 1/13/2026, 4:53:45 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

PCE1 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 61 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. PCE1 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 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.
PCE1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years PCE1 has been profitable.
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 Return On Assets of 17.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCE1 outperforms 98.36% of its industry peers.
PCE1 has a Return On Invested Capital of 58.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCE1 outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
PCE1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 39.14%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.33%.
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

PCE1 has a better Profit Margin (19.37%) than 88.52% of its industry peers.
PCE1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PCE1 (35.29%) is better than 96.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PCE1 has remained more or less at the same level.
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

PCE1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PCE1 has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PCE1 has less shares outstanding
PCE1 has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 7.25 indicates that PCE1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PCE1's Altman-Z score of 7.25 is amongst the best of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 98.36% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.04, PCE1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.04
Altman-Z 7.25
ROIC/WACC6.91
WACC8.46%
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 has a better Current ratio (1.33) than 81.97% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that PCE1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.33, PCE1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.97% 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.
Measured over the past years, PCE1 shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.66% on average per year.
PCE1 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.96%.
PCE1 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.61% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
PCE1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.8%
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%
EPS Next 5Y17.61%
Revenue Next Year13.74%
Revenue Next 2Y11.34%
Revenue Next 3Y10.4%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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 24.12, PCE1 is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PCE1 is valued a bit cheaper than 62.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, PCE1 is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.68 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PCE1.
PCE1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCE1 is cheaper than 65.57% of the companies in the same industry.
PCE1 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.12
Fwd PE 19.68
PCE1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPCE1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

PCE1's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as PCE1.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.69
EV/EBITDA 17.86
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.
The decent profitability rating of PCE1 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)1.11
PEG (5Y)1.9
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PCE1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.71%, which is pretty low.
PCE1's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.29.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.71, PCE1 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.71%

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

FRA:PCE1 (1/13/2026, 4:53:45 PM)

4565

-75 (-1.62%)

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 ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap147.13B
Revenue(TTM)26.04B
Net Income(TTM)5.04B
Analysts79.11
Price Target5382.85 (17.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.71%
Yearly Dividend29.95
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)-0.91%
PT rev (3m)2.5%
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 24.12
Fwd PE 19.68
P/S 6.61
P/FCF 20.69
P/OCF 19.91
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.86
EPS(TTM)189.24
EY4.15%
EPS(NY)231.92
Fwd EY5.08%
FCF(TTM)220.66
FCFY4.83%
OCF(TTM)229.28
OCFY5.02%
SpS691
BVpS-125.68
TBVpS-222.01
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)1.9
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 7.25
F-Score6
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC6.91
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 5Y17.61%
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 5Y9.39%
EBIT growth 1Y42.79%
EBIT growth 3Y46.73%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year31.49%
EBIT Next 3Y17.82%
EBIT Next 5Y15.06%
FCF growth 1Y5.99%
FCF growth 3Y46.4%
FCF growth 5Y11.91%
OCF growth 1Y5.74%
OCF growth 3Y43.44%
OCF growth 5Y11.34%

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


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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%.