Booking Holdings Inc. EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
12.80
Enterprise Value
$132.89B
EBITDA (TTM)
$10.38B
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
How It's Calculated
12.80 = $132.89B ÷ $10.38B
What This Means
Booking Holdings Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 12.8 is in a moderate range for Consumer Cyclical.
About Booking Holdings Inc.
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in Travel Services. With a market capitalization of about $129.74B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $167.43, within a 52-week range of $150.14 to $233.58 (-28.3% from the high, +11.5% from the low). Beta of 1.10 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 Consumer Cyclical. 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 12.80x EV/EBITDA, Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $132.89B and EBITDA near $10.38B 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 Consumer Cyclical names on our S&P 100 coverage, Booking Holdings Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 12.80 can be compared with peers such as AMZN (19.27), TSLA (144.99), MCD (16.95). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Cyclical stocks.
Key Takeaways
- BKNG is grouped in the Consumer Cyclical sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.10 suggests higher-than-market 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 12.80 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Consumer Cyclical.
Is 12.80 high or low vs peers?
Among Consumer Cyclical peers (e.g. TSLA (144.99), F (27.35), SBUX (25.16)), BKNG's 12.80 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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