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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

4412 EUR
+79 (+1.82%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 4:42:58 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall PCE1 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PCE1 against 57 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. 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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of PCE1 (17.54%) is better than 96.49% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PCE1 (58.48%) is better 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 12.24%.
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 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 89.47% of its industry peers.
PCE1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PCE1's Operating Margin of 35.29% is amongst the best of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 96.49% 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

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.
Compared to 1 year ago, PCE1 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

PCE1 has an Altman-Z score of 7.06. This indicates that PCE1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PCE1's Altman-Z score of 7.06 is amongst the best of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 100.00% 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 an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.04, PCE1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.04
Altman-Z 7.06
ROIC/WACC6.96
WACC8.4%
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

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 80.70% 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.
PCE1 has a better Quick ratio (1.33) than 80.70% 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.
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 17.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y22.74%
EPS Next 2Y19.8%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
EPS Next 5Y17.63%
Revenue Next Year13.66%
Revenue Next 2Y11.3%
Revenue Next 3Y10.32%
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

PCE1 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.26.
PCE1's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCE1 is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. PCE1 is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.10 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PCE1.
64.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCE1, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PCE1 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.26
Fwd PE 19.1
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PCE1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
PCE1's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.95
EV/EBITDA 16.82
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

PCE1's 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PCE1's earnings are expected to grow with 18.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)1.84
EPS Next 2Y19.8%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PCE1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.76%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.63, PCE1 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, PCE1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.76%

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 2Y19.8%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
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 (12/5/2025, 4:42:58 PM)

4412

+79 (+1.82%)

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 Cap142.20B
Revenue(TTM)26.04B
Net Income(TTM)5.04B
Analysts79.57
Price Target5432.06 (23.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.76%
Yearly Dividend29.94
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)4.5%
PT rev (3m)3.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.26
Fwd PE 19.1
P/S 6.37
P/FCF 19.95
P/OCF 19.2
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.82
EPS(TTM)189.66
EY4.3%
EPS(NY)230.94
Fwd EY5.23%
FCF(TTM)221.15
FCFY5.01%
OCF(TTM)229.79
OCFY5.21%
SpS692.54
BVpS-125.96
TBVpS-222.5
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)1.84
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 7.06
F-Score6
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC6.96
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 Y22.74%
EPS Next 2Y19.8%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
EPS Next 5Y17.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.96%
Revenue growth 3Y29.39%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%12.68%
Revenue Next Year13.66%
Revenue Next 2Y11.3%
Revenue Next 3Y10.32%
Revenue Next 5Y9.28%
EBIT growth 1Y42.79%
EBIT growth 3Y46.73%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year28.03%
EBIT Next 3Y16.75%
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 23.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -35.03.


Can you provide the financial health for PCE1 stock?

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