Stock Analysis
Booking Holdings Inc. Common StockBKNG
P/E 17.04×· 5Y range 16.25–292.70×· bottom 1% of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Travel Services
AnalystsStrong Buy47 analystsP/E 17.0× sits at the 1st percentile of its 5.0978781656399725-year history.
Cash covers 102% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
Strong business, attractive price
Strengths
- Growth95
- Financial Health72
Risks
- Profitability50
High-quality business at an attractive price.
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 6.4 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓Revenue CAGR 25.2% — durable top-line growth
- ✓P/E 17.0× at bottom 1% of 5-year history
What's happening with BKNG
Profile
Strong growth and valuation.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation85/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (1th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (7.8%)20/25
- P/S (4.3x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (13.2x)20/25
- Growth95/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (25.2%)25/25
- Net income CAGR (46.8%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (55.7%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (22.3%)20/25
- Profitability50/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (n/a)0/25
- ROE (n/a)0/25
- Net margin (25.5%)25/25
- Operating margin (32.9%)25/25
- Financial Health72/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (6.38)25/25
- Current ratio (1.33)12/25
- Interest coverage (3.6x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality71/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-3.10)25/25
- FCF conversion (132%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 16.6%)6/25
- Moat50/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (6/7 yrs)20/25
- Median gross margin (n/a)0/25
- FCF-positive years (9/10 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 0.9%)12/25
About Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock
Booking is the world's largest online travel agency by sales, offering booking and payment services for hotel and alternative accommodation rooms, airlines, rental cars, restaurants, cruises, experiences, and other vacation packages. Show more
The company operates several branded travel booking sites, including Booking.com, Agoda, OpenTable, Rentalcars.com, and Kayak. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of revenue and profits.
Headquarters: NORWALK, CT · Employees: 24,300 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
85AP/E (TTM)17.0xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 16.2x–292.7x · 1st pct
P/FCF13.2xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield7.8%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.0%–8.6% · 97th pct
P/S (TTM)4.34xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 4.1x–14.2x · 2nd pct
EV/EBIT13.2xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 12.6x–73.3x · 1st pct
EV/Sales4.5xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E13.9xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B RatioNeg. EquityC
Grade C: BuybacksPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.26B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.02%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio17.8%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
50CROIC—
NOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROENeg. EquityC
Grade C: BuybacksReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA25.0%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin25.5%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin32.9%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin98.1%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin33.8%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin33.8%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
95A+Revenue CAGR25.2%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR46.8%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)55.7%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth22.3%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-26.7%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
72B+Altman Z-Score6.38A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.33xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.07xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage3.6xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt RepaymentNet CashA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBITNet CashA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity—
Debt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt1.02xA
Grade A: CoveredCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
71B+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-3.10A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion132.3%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability16.6%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue1.1%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.98xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pisano Paulo Filed | Pisano Paulo | SellOpen market sale | -1500 | |
MYLOD ROBERT J JR Filed | MYLOD ROBERT J JR | SellOpen market sale | -1000 | |
Pisano Paulo Filed | Pisano Paulo | SellOpen market sale | -3000 | |
WITTMAN VANESSA AMES Filed | WITTMAN VANESSA AMES | SellOpen market sale | -375 | |
MILLONES PETER J Filed | MILLONES PETER J | SellOpen market sale | -390 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MILLONES PETER J Filed | MILLONES PETER J | SellOpen market sale | -2890 | |
MILLONES PETER J Filed | MILLONES PETER J | SellOpen market sale | -3632 | |
MILLONES PETER J Filed | MILLONES PETER J | SellOpen market sale | -5174 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
50CROIC >12% Years6/7 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)—
Median annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor0.9%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$9.59
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$22.71
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$1.15
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$16.86B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$17.20B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$-347.00MA
Grade A: Net CashTotal Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$-5.58B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability0.84xD
Grade D: RiskyTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$122.51B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.15B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock (BKNG)
BKNG is down 1.42% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock. Altman Z-Score of 6.38 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -3.10 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has compounded at roughly 25% annually, with net income growing about 47% per year — a strong growth profile.
- Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock converts about 34% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash.
- At a valuation score of 85/100, BKNG trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 17.0).
See how BKNG ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all BKNG moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | Regular | 163.71 | +4.00% | 2.33 |
| Sep 25 | After-hours | 164.53 | +4.52% | 2.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions about BKNG
What is the current Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock (BKNG) stock price?
BKNG is trading at $163.45 at the last market close, down 1.42% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks BKNG pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is BKNG stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock's financial health at 72/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is BKNG stock overvalued?
Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of 17.0 and our valuation score rates it 85/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for BKNG. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock operate in?
Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Travel Services industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock do?
Booking is the world's largest online travel agency by sales, offering booking and payment services for hotel and alternative accommodation rooms, airlines, rental cars, restaurants, cruises, experiences, and other vacation packages.
About Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock (BKNG) Stock
Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock (BKNG) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Travel Services industry. As of the latest update, Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock is trading at $163.45, down 1.42% on the day with a market capitalization of $122.5 billion. The financial health score for BKNG is 72/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for BKNG stock.
BKNG Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time BKNG stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for BKNG with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 72/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for BKNG.
- Sector peers: Compare BKNG against 6 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is BKNG a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock (BKNG) as an investment. The financial health score of 72/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Booking Holdings Inc. Common Stock (BKNG) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.