Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG) 5-Year RORE % : 27.40% (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:BKNG Booking Holdings Inc XSWX:BKNG
28 GF Score
Price CHF147.78
GF Value CHF179.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Booking Holdings 5-Year RORE %?

Booking Holdings XSWX:BKNG -0.85% 28 5-Year RORE % is 27.40 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. Among 722 Travel & Leisure companies, Booking Holdings ranks better than 66.9% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Booking Holdings's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.40%.

The industry rank for Booking Holdings's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:BKNG's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than
66.9% of 722 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.07 vs XSWX:BKNG: 27.40

Booking Holdings  (XSWX:BKNG) 5-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Booking Holdings 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Booking Holdings's 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % Chart

Booking Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
5-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.18 -2.07 -1.65 41.86 21.87

Booking Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
5-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 32.31 28.07 26.08 21.87 27.40

XSWX:BKNG vs ABNB, RCL, VIK: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Booking Holdings's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Booking Holdings's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Booking Holdings's 5-Year RORE % falls into.


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Booking Holdings 5-Year RORE % Calculation

Booking Holdings's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

5-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 5-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 5-year )
=( 6.059-0.453 )/( 20.791-0.331 )
=5.606/20.46
=27.40 %

* 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.

In the calculation of 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year RORE % →
What does a 5-Year RORE % of 27.40 mean?
Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG) has a 5-Year RORE % of 27.40 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Booking Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Booking Holdings ranks #239 out of 722 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is Booking Holdings' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Booking Holdings' current 5-Year RORE % is 27.40. The Travel & Leisure industry median 5-Year RORE % is 9.07. Booking Holdings' value of 27.40 is 202.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Booking Holdings ranks #239 out of 722 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' 5-Year RORE % compare to ABNB and RCL?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Booking Holdings ranks #239 out of 722 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Booking Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 9.07. Booking Holdings' value of 27.40 is 202.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.07, based on 722 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Booking Holdings's current 5-Year RORE % of 27.40 is 202.1% 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Booking Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 9.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Booking Holdings's current 5-Year RORE % is 27.40. 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 5-Year RORE % is 27.40 and 202.1% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.07. 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 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG), the current 5-Year RORE % is 27.40 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:

  • 5-Year RORE %: 27.40
  • GF Value™: CHF179.67 vs. price of CHF147.78 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 202.1% above the Travel & Leisure median (#239 of 722)

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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