BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (PCE1.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:PCE1 • US09857L1089

3762 EUR
-18 (-0.48%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 07:00 PM
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This PCE1.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

7

Overall PCE1 gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated PCE1 against 58 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. PCE1 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. PCE1 is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, PCE1 could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. PCE1.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PCE1 had positive earnings in the past year.
  • PCE1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years PCE1 has always 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 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 18.47%, PCE1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of PCE1 (60.31%) 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 12.12%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (60.31%) for PCE1 is above the 3 year average (52.44%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.47%
ROE N/A
ROIC 60.31%
ROA(3y)19.1%
ROA(5y)14.86%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)52.44%
ROIC(5y)38.4%
PCE1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPCE1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 100 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.08%, PCE1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PCE1's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of PCE1 (35.25%) is better than 94.83% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PCE1 has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 35.25%
PM (TTM) 20.08%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y8.35%
OM growth 5Y40.5%
PM growth 3Y3.91%
PM growth 5Y87.42%
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 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. PCE1.DE Health Analysis

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for PCE1 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • PCE1 has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2025 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 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.55 indicates that PCE1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.55, PCE1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PCE1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.06. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PCE1 would need 2.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • PCE1's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCE1 outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.06
Altman-Z 6.55
ROIC/WACC7.29
WACC8.27%
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 2025 0 5B -5B 10B 15B

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 Current ratio of 1.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCE1 outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that PCE1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.33, PCE1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% 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 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. PCE1.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.72% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 117.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, PCE1 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.39% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 31.69% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.72%
EPS 3Y31.39%
EPS 5Y117.82%
EPS Q2Q%17.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.39%
Revenue growth 3Y16.35%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%16.05%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.94% 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 8.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.2%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.61%
EPS Next 5Y16.94%
Revenue Next Year12.12%
Revenue Next 2Y10.31%
Revenue Next 3Y9.65%
Revenue Next 5Y8.68%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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. PCE1.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.02 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PCE1.
  • PCE1's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCE1 is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PCE1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.25), we can say PCE1 is valued slightly cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.96 indicates a correct valuation of PCE1.
  • 74.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCE1, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.39, PCE1 is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.02
Fwd PE 15.96
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

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PCE1.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as PCE1.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.15
EV/EBITDA 13.83
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • PCE1 has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • PCE1's earnings are expected to grow with 17.61% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.61%

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5. PCE1.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • PCE1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.85%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.40, PCE1 pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, PCE1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.85%

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 2026 10 20 30

5.3 Sustainability

  • 23.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PCE1. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.09%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.61%
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 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B
PCE1.DE Dividend Payout.PCE1.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PCE1.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PCE1.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC

FRA:PCE1 (3/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

3762

-18 (-0.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners111.97%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap119.14B
Revenue(TTM)26.92B
Net Income(TTM)5.40B
Analysts81.33
Price Target4957.26 (31.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.85%
Yearly Dividend33.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP23.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.28%
Max EPS beat(2)1.98%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)12.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.28%
Max EPS beat(4)40.35%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)14.67%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)13.5%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)31.78%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.55%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.73%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.73%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.2%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.12%
PT rev (1m)-7.26%
PT rev (3m)-8.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.02
Fwd PE 15.96
P/S 5.11
P/FCF 15.15
P/OCF 14.63
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.83
EPS(TTM)197.76
EY5.26%
EPS(NY)235.74
Fwd EY6.27%
FCF(TTM)248.32
FCFY6.6%
OCF(TTM)257.11
OCFY6.83%
SpS735.54
BVpS-152.43
TBVpS-250.45
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)0.16
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.47%
ROE N/A
ROCE 75.5%
ROIC 60.31%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 35.25%
PM (TTM) 20.08%
GM N/A
FCFM 33.76%
ROA(3y)19.1%
ROA(5y)14.86%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)52.44%
ROIC(5y)38.4%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)65.64%
ROCE(5y)48.08%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y8.35%
OM growth 5Y40.5%
PM growth 3Y3.91%
PM growth 5Y87.42%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 2.06
Debt/EBITDA 1.67
Cap/Depr 51.69%
Cap/Sales 1.2%
Interest Coverage 8.62
Cash Conversion 93.07%
Profit Quality 168.15%
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z 6.55
F-Score6
WACC8.27%
ROIC/WACC7.29
Cap/Depr(3y)64.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.91%
Profit Quality(3y)155.18%
Profit Quality(5y)176.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.72%
EPS 3Y31.39%
EPS 5Y117.82%
EPS Q2Q%17.45%
EPS Next Y19.2%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y17.61%
EPS Next 5Y16.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.39%
Revenue growth 3Y16.35%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%16.05%
Revenue Next Year12.12%
Revenue Next 2Y10.31%
Revenue Next 3Y9.65%
Revenue Next 5Y8.68%
EBIT growth 1Y25.01%
EBIT growth 3Y26.07%
EBIT growth 5Y85.03%
EBIT Next Year25.76%
EBIT Next 3Y15.72%
EBIT Next 5Y13.24%
FCF growth 1Y15.11%
FCF growth 3Y13.68%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y13.05%
OCF growth 3Y12.81%
OCF growth 5Y156.35%

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC / PCE1.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BOOKING HOLDINGS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 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 8 / 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 19.2% 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 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.09%.