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Booking HoldingsXSWX:BKNG 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 47.61 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 196% above its 10-year median of 16.08. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BKNG with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF184.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 648 Travel & Leisure companies, Booking Holdings ranks worse than 99.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Booking Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BKNG'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.11 Med: 16.08 Max: 50.27
Current: 45.38
During the past years, Booking Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 50.27. The lowest was 8.11. And the median was 16.08.
XSWX:BKNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 99.38% of 648
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs XSWX:BKNG: 45.38
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Booking Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-8.806. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is CHF3.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Booking Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Booking Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Booking Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Booking Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
XSWX:BKNG vs ABNB, RCL, VIK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Booking Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Booking Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Booking Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Booking Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Booking Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Booking Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 47.61 mean?
Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 47.61 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Booking Holdings and its competitors. This is 196% above median its historical median of 16.08. Over the past decade, Booking Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 8.11 to 50.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Booking Holdings ranks #644 out of 648 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 99.4%.
Is Booking Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Booking Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 47.61 is 196% above median its 10-year median of 16.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.11 to a high of 50.27. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Booking Holdings' value of 47.61 is 3867.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Booking Holdings ranks #644 out of 648 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Booking Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Booking Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ABNB and RCL?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Booking Holdings ranks #644 out of 648 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Booking Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Booking Holdings' value of 47.61 is 3867.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Booking Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 8.11 to 50.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.08 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Booking Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.20, based on 648 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Booking Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 47.61 is 3867.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Booking Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Booking Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 47.61, which is 196% above median its own 10-year median of 16.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Booking Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF184.82, compared to a current price of CHF145.68 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 47.61, which is 196% above median its 10-year median of 16.08 and 3867.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.20. Booking Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 47.61 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Booking Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF145.68 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF184.82.
GuruFocus considers Booking Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BKNG:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 47.61 (196% above median its 10-year median of 16.08)
GF Value™: CHF184.82 vs. price of CHF145.68 (21.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3867.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#644 of 648)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BKNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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. 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.
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