Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG) Interest Expense: CHF-977 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:BKNG Booking Holdings Inc XSWX:BKNG
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Price CHF147.78
GF Value CHF179.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Booking Holdings Interest Expense?

Booking Holdings XSWX:BKNG -0.85% 28 Interest Expense is CHF-977 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BKNG with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF179.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Booking Holdings's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -199 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-977 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Booking Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF 1,001 Mil. Booking Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -199 Mil. Booking Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.02. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Booking Holdings  (XSWX:BKNG) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Booking Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-199 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,001 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF12,540 Mil.

Booking Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1000.658/-199.187
=5.02

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Booking Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Booking Holdings's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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Booking Holdings Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-977 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of CHF-977 Mil mean?
Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG) has a Interest Expense of CHF-977 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Booking Holdings and its competitors.
Is Booking Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Booking Holdings' current Interest Expense is CHF-977 Mil. Overall, Booking Holdings has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Booking Holdings' Interest Expense compare to ABNB and RCL?
Booking Holdings' Interest Expense of CHF-977 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Booking Holdings and its competitors. Booking Holdings's current Interest Expense is CHF-977 Mil. 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 CHF179.67, compared to a current price of CHF147.78 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is CHF-977 Mil. Booking Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG), the current Interest Expense is CHF-977 Mil as of Mar. 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 CHF147.78 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF179.67. GuruFocus considers Booking Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BKNG:

  • Interest Expense: CHF-977 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF179.67 vs. price of CHF147.78 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Holdings Business Description

Address 800 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT, USA, 06854
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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