Booking Holdings (FRA:PCE1) Stock Based Compensation: €528 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:PCE1 Booking Holdings Inc FRA:PCE1
93 GF Score
Price €158.90
GF Value €193.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Booking Holdings Stock Based Compensation?

Booking Holdings FRA:PCE1 +4.30% 93 Stock Based Compensation is €528 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PCE1 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €193.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Booking Holdings's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €122 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €528 Mil.

Booking Holdings Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Booking Holdings Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Booking Holdings Stock Based Compensation Chart

Booking Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Booking Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Booking Holdings Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 €528 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €528 Mil mean?
Booking Holdings (FRA:PCE1) has a Stock Based Compensation of €528 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Booking Holdings and its competitors.
Is Booking Holdings' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Booking Holdings' current Stock Based Compensation is €528 Mil. Overall, Booking Holdings has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Booking Holdings' Stock Based Compensation compare to ABNB and RCL?
Booking Holdings' Stock Based Compensation of €528 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Booking Holdings and its competitors. Booking Holdings's current Stock Based Compensation is €528 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 (FRA:PCE1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €193.74, compared to a current price of €158.90 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €528 Mil. Booking Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Booking Holdings (FRA:PCE1), the current Stock Based Compensation is €528 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 (FRA:PCE1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Booking Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €158.90 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of €193.74. GuruFocus considers Booking Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PCE1:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €528 Mil
  • GF Value™: €193.74 vs. price of €158.90 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PCE1 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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