Booking Holdings Inc EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
16.43
Enterprise Value
$151.86B
EBITDA (TTM)
$9.24B
Sector
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
How It's Calculated
16.43 = $151.86B ÷ $9.24B
What This Means
Booking Holdings Inc's EV/EBITDA of 16.4 is in a moderate range for Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure.
About Booking Holdings Inc
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG) operates in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure sector, specifically in Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure. With a market capitalization of about $149.47B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $192.71, within a 52-week range of $150.14 to $231.80 (-16.9% from the high, +28.4% from the low). Beta of 1.07 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 22.2%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Booking Holdings Inc, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 16.43x EV/EBITDA, Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $151.86B and EBITDA near $9.24B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the BKNG metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure names on our S&P 100 coverage, Booking Holdings Inc's EV/EBITDA of 16.43 can be compared with peers such as MCD (17.69), SBUX (25.66). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure stocks.
Key Takeaways
- BKNG is grouped in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.07 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 22.2% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BKNG's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Booking Holdings Inc's ratio is about 16.43 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure.
Is 16.43 high or low vs peers?
Among Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure peers (e.g. SBUX (25.66), MCD (17.69)), BKNG's 16.43 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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