Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) as of 05-18-2023

Booking Holdings Inc. is a travel services company based in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. The company operates several popular online platforms, including Booking.com, Rentalcars.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK, and OpenTable.

Booking.com is primarily focused on accommodation reservations, while Rentalcars.com provides online rental car reservation services. Priceline offers online travel reservation services, including hotel, flight, and rental car reservations, as well as vacation packages, cruises, and hotel distribution services. Agoda specializes in online accommodation reservations and also offers flight, ground transportation, and activities reservation services. KAYAK is a meta-search service that allows users to search and compare travel itineraries and prices. OpenTable is an online platform for booking restaurant reservations.

In addition to its reservation services, Booking Holdings also offers travel-related insurance products, advertising services, and restaurant management services.

As of the fiscal year 2022, Booking Holdings had approximately 22,400 full-time employees. The company is led by Mr. Glenn D. Fogel, who serves as the President, CEO, and Director.

Booking Holdings operates in the consumer cyclical sector and is categorized under the travel services industry. The company has a strong online presence and serves customers worldwide.

From these annual returns, we can observe several trends and fluctuations in Booking Holdings' performance:

1. Volatility: The annual returns exhibit significant volatility, with both positive and negative fluctuations. This suggests that Booking Holdings' stock price experienced notable ups and downs over the years.

2. Negative Returns: The years 1999, 2000, 2002, 2008, and 2022 had negative returns, indicating periods of decline or negative performance for the company's stock.

3. Positive Returns: The majority of the years show positive returns, indicating growth and positive performance. Some notable years with substantial positive returns include 2001, 2009, 2013, and 2007.

4. Periods of Growth: Despite the overall volatility, there are periods of consecutive positive returns, such as 2001-2003 and 2015-2017. These periods suggest sustained growth and positive momentum for the company.

Here are the financial measures for Booking Holdings Inc.:

1. EPS (Earnings Per Share): The EPS for Booking Holdings is $102.47. EPS is calculated by dividing the company's net income by the number of outstanding shares, indicating the profitability of each share.

2. Trailing Price to Earnings Ratio: The trailing P/E ratio for Booking Holdings is 27.1395. The P/E ratio is a valuation metric that compares the current stock price to the company's earnings per share, reflecting investor sentiment and expectations.

3. Price to Book Ratio: The price-to-book (P/B) ratio for Booking Holdings is 96.3577. This ratio compares the company's stock price to its book value per share, indicating the market's valuation of the company's assets.

4. Dividend Yield (%): The dividend yield for Booking Holdings is 3.64%. Dividend yield represents the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the stock's current price, indicating the return on investment through dividends.

5. Return On Equity (%): The return on equity for Booking Holdings is 147.751%. This ratio measures the profitability of a company in relation to its shareholders' equity, indicating the efficiency of utilizing shareholder investments.

6. Debt to Equity Ratio: The debt-to-equity ratio for Booking Holdings is 1179.24. This ratio compares the company's total debt to its shareholders' equity, indicating the level of financial leverage and the company's ability to cover its debts.

7. Free Cash Flow: The free cash flow for Booking Holdings is $6,826.87 million. Free cash flow represents the cash generated by the company after accounting for capital expenditures, providing insight into its financial flexibility.

8. Market Capitalization: The market capitalization of Booking Holdings is $102,712 million. Market capitalization represents the total value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the stock price by the number of shares.

9. Revenue Growth (%): Booking Holdings has experienced a revenue growth rate of 40.2%. Revenue growth measures the increase in a company's sales over a specific period, indicating its ability to generate more income.

10. Operating Margin (%): The operating margin for Booking Holdings is 28.306%. This margin represents the percentage of revenue that remains as operating income after deducting operating expenses, indicating the company's operational efficiency.

11. Forward Price to Earnings Ratio: The forward P/E ratio for Booking Holdings is 17.0059. The forward P/E ratio is based on future earnings estimates and is used to evaluate the company's valuation compared to its expected earnings.

                Financial Measure  Percentile Stock
0                           EPS         98.989899
1                     P/E Ratio         58.333333
2                     P/B Ratio         97.802198
3            Dividend Yield (%)          0.000000
4              Return On Equity         95.454545
5                Debt to Equity         96.385542
6   Free cash Flow (in million)         56.470588
7       Market Cap (in million)         29.000000
8                Revenue Growth         97.938144
9              Operating Margin         68.041237
10                        Total        698.415487

The provided table compares the percentiles of various financial measures of Booking Holdings (BKNG) to the percentile values of financial measures for S&P 100 stocks. Let's analyze the data:

1. EPS (Earnings Per Share):

   - BKNG: 98.99th percentile

   - S&P 100 Stocks: The table doesn't provide the percentile value for S&P 100 stocks.

   The EPS percentile of Booking Holdings (98.99) indicates that the company's earnings per share performance is relatively strong compared to other companies in the S&P 100.

2. P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings Ratio):

   - BKNG: 58.33rd percentile

   - S&P 100 Stocks: The table doesn't provide the percentile value for S&P 100 stocks.

   The P/E ratio percentile of Booking Holdings (58.33) suggests that the company's stock price is relatively lower in comparison to its earnings per share. This could indicate that the stock is undervalued compared to other companies in the S&P 100.

3. P/B Ratio (Price-to-Book Ratio):

   - BKNG: 97.80th percentile

   - S&P 100 Stocks: The table doesn't provide the percentile value for S&P 100 stocks.

   The P/B ratio percentile of Booking Holdings (97.80) indicates that the company's stock price is relatively higher compared to its book value per share. This might suggest that the stock is trading at a premium compared to other companies in the S&P 100.

4. Dividend Yield (%):

   - BKNG: 0.00th percentile

   - S&P 100 Stocks: The table doesn't provide the percentile value for S&P 100 stocks.

   The dividend yield percentile of 0.00 suggests that Booking Holdings doesn't pay dividends or has a very low dividend yield compared to other companies in the S&P 100, which may be typical for growth-oriented companies.

5. Return on Equity (ROE):

   - BKNG: 95.45th percentile

   - S&P 100 Stocks: The table doesn't provide the percentile value for S&P 100 stocks.

   The ROE percentile of Booking Holdings (95.45) indicates that the company's return on equity is relatively strong compared to other companies in the S&P 100. This suggests that Booking Holdings is efficient in generating profits from shareholders' equity.

6. Debt to Equity:

   - BKNG: 96.39th percentile

   - S&P 100 Stocks: The table doesn't provide the percentile value for S&P 100 stocks.

   The debt to equity percentile of Booking Holdings (96.39) suggests that the company has a higher debt-to-equity ratio compared to other companies in the S&P 100. This may indicate a higher level of leverage in the company's capital structure.

7. Free Cash Flow (in million dollars):

   - BKNG: 56.47th percentile

   - S&P 100 Stocks: The table doesn't provide the percentile value for S&P 100 stocks.

   The free cash flow percentile of Booking Holdings (56.47) suggests that the company's ability to generate free cash flow is relatively average compared to other companies in the S&P 100.

8. Market Capitalization (in million dollars):

   - BKNG: 29.00th percentile

   - S&P 100 Stocks: The table doesn't provide the percentile value for S&P 100 stocks.

   The market capitalization percentile of Booking Holdings (29.00) suggests that the company's market value is relatively lower compared to other companies in the S&P 100. This indicates that Booking Holdings is not one of the largest