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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

Taking everything into account, PCE1 scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PCE1 was compared to 62 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 priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes PCE1 very considerable 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.
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 2015 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 96.77% 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 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's Profit Margin of 19.37% is amongst the best of 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 better Operating Margin (35.29%) than 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 2015 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.
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 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.
The Altman-Z score of PCE1 (7.24) is better than 98.39% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (2.04) than 79.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.04
Altman-Z 7.24
ROIC/WACC6.95
WACC8.41%
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.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, PCE1 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.63% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.48, the valuation of PCE1 can be described as rather expensive.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.57, PCE1 is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.98 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PCE1.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PCE1 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, PCE1 is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.48
Fwd PE 19.98
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.
PCE1's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
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.
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)1.12
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 0.71%, 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 2.00, PCE1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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 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 Target5382.85 (17.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.71%
Yearly Dividend29.58
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)-1.91%
PT rev (3m)2.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.48
Fwd PE 19.98
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)230.05
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)1.12
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 7.24
F-Score6
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC6.95
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 / 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.