BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:PCE1 • US09857L1089

3639 EUR
+36 (+1%)
Last: Feb 10, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PCE1. PCE1 was compared to 62 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 growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good 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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years PCE1 has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years PCE1 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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's Return On Assets of 17.54% is amongst the best of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 98.39% of its industry peers.
  • PCE1 has a better Return On Invested Capital (58.48%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PCE1 is significantly above the industry average of 12.12%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (39.14%) for PCE1 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%
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 Profit Margin of 19.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCE1 outperforms 88.71% of its industry peers.
  • 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 95.16% 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PCE1 is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, PCE1 has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for PCE1 has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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

  • PCE1 has an Altman-Z score of 6.61. This indicates that PCE1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • PCE1's Altman-Z score of 6.61 is amongst the best of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 95.16% 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.
  • PCE1 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCE1 outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.04
Altman-Z 6.61
ROIC/WACC7
WACC8.35%
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

  • PCE1 has a Current Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that PCE1 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PCE1's Current ratio of 1.33 is amongst the best of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 82.26% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that PCE1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PCE1's Quick ratio of 1.33 is amongst the best of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
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.
  • The Revenue has grown by 12.96% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, PCE1 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.52% on average per year.
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

  • PCE1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.61% yearly.
  • 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 Y21.91%
EPS Next 2Y20.33%
EPS Next 3Y18.94%
EPS Next 5Y17.61%
Revenue Next Year13.76%
Revenue Next 2Y11.47%
Revenue Next 3Y10.53%
Revenue Next 5Y9.39%

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.
  • 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

  • PCE1 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.56.
  • PCE1's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCE1 is cheaper than 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PCE1 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.92, the valuation of PCE1 can be described as correct.
  • PCE1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCE1 is cheaper than 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.97. PCE1 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.56
Fwd PE 15.92
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PCE1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.78
EV/EBITDA 14.26
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of PCE1 may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as PCE1's earnings are expected to grow with 18.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)1.54
EPS Next 2Y20.33%
EPS Next 3Y18.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.86%, PCE1 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.32, PCE1 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, PCE1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%

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

  • PCE1 pays out 24.39% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.39%
EPS Next 2Y20.33%
EPS Next 3Y18.94%
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 (2/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

3639

+36 (+1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-28
Earnings (Next)02-18
Inst Owners96.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap117.28B
Revenue(TTM)26.04B
Net Income(TTM)5.04B
Analysts79.11
Price Target5345.07 (46.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%
Yearly Dividend29.56
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)-0.7%
PT rev (3m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.56
Fwd PE 15.92
P/S 5.36
P/FCF 16.78
P/OCF 16.15
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.26
EPS(TTM)186.03
EY5.11%
EPS(NY)228.55
Fwd EY6.28%
FCF(TTM)216.91
FCFY5.96%
OCF(TTM)225.39
OCFY6.19%
SpS679.26
BVpS-123.54
TBVpS-218.24
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)1.54
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 6.61
F-Score6
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC7
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 Y21.91%
EPS Next 2Y20.33%
EPS Next 3Y18.94%
EPS Next 5Y17.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.96%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%12.68%
Revenue Next Year13.76%
Revenue Next 2Y11.47%
Revenue Next 3Y10.53%
Revenue Next 5Y9.39%
EBIT growth 1Y42.79%
EBIT growth 3Y46.73%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year31.51%
EBIT Next 3Y18.01%
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%

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 5 / 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 21.91% 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%.