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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

4596 EUR
-24 (-0.52%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall PCE1 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PCE1 against 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 not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. With these ratings, PCE1 could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PCE1 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PCE1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
PCE1 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years PCE1 had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 17.54%, PCE1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 58.48%, PCE1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PCE1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 39.14%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.71%.
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 2015 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 88.71% of its industry peers.
PCE1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 35.29%, PCE1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.16% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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), PCE1 is creating value.
PCE1 has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PCE1 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PCE1 has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PCE1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingPCE1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.24 indicates that PCE1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PCE1's Altman-Z score of 7.24 is amongst the best of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 98.39% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PCE1 is 2.04, which is a good value as it means it would take PCE1, 2.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.04, PCE1 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.04
Altman-Z 7.24
ROIC/WACC6.92
WACC8.45%
PCE1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPCE1.DE 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

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 has a better Current ratio (1.33) than 80.65% of its industry peers.
PCE1 has a Quick 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.
The Quick ratio of PCE1 (1.33) is better than 80.65% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PCE1 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.18%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.66% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
PCE1 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.96%.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.63% 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 9.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y23.27%
EPS Next 2Y20.21%
EPS Next 3Y18.69%
EPS Next 5Y17.63%
Revenue Next Year13.69%
Revenue Next 2Y11.31%
Revenue Next 3Y10.39%
Revenue Next 5Y9.28%

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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
PCE1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPCE1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200 400 600

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.48, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PCE1.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PCE1 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PCE1's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.97, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PCE1.
66.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCE1, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PCE1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.03), we can say PCE1 is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.48
Fwd PE 19.97
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.
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 21
EV/EBITDA 17.83
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PCE1's earnings are expected to grow with 18.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)1.93
EPS Next 2Y20.21%
EPS Next 3Y18.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.72%, PCE1 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.40, PCE1 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, PCE1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.72%

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 2Y20.21%
EPS Next 3Y18.69%
PCE1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPCE1.DE 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
PCE1.DE Dividend Payout.PCE1.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PCE1.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC

FRA:PCE1 (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

4596

-24 (-0.52%)

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 Owners96.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap148.13B
Revenue(TTM)26.04B
Net Income(TTM)5.04B
Analysts79.57
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.72%
Yearly Dividend29.77
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)1.35%
PT rev (3m)3.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.48
Fwd PE 19.97
P/S 6.71
P/FCF 21
P/OCF 20.21
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.83
EPS(TTM)187.72
EY4.08%
EPS(NY)230.15
Fwd EY5.01%
FCF(TTM)218.88
FCFY4.76%
OCF(TTM)227.43
OCFY4.95%
SpS685.43
BVpS-124.67
TBVpS-220.22
PEG (NY)1.05
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 7.24
F-Score6
WACC8.45%
ROIC/WACC6.92
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 Y23.27%
EPS Next 2Y20.21%
EPS Next 3Y18.69%
EPS Next 5Y17.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.96%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%12.68%
Revenue Next Year13.69%
Revenue Next 2Y11.31%
Revenue Next 3Y10.39%
Revenue Next 5Y9.28%
EBIT growth 1Y42.79%
EBIT growth 3Y46.73%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year31.37%
EBIT Next 3Y17.79%
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 / PCE1.DE FAQ

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


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


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


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PCE1 stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) is 24.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -36.87.


Can you provide the financial health for PCE1 stock?

The financial health rating of BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) is 7 / 10.