Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG) Tax Expense: CHF1,339 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:BKNG Booking Holdings Inc XSWX:BKNG
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Price CHF147.78
GF Value CHF179.67
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What is Booking Holdings Tax Expense?

Booking Holdings XSWX:BKNG -0.85% 28 Tax Expense is CHF1,339 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.

Booking Holdings's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF249 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,339 Mil.


Booking Holdings  (XSWX:BKNG) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Booking Holdings Tax Expense Historical Data

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

Booking Holdings Annual Data
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Booking Holdings Quarterly Data
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Booking Holdings Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax 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 CHF1,339 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 Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of CHF1,339 Mil mean?
Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG) has a Tax Expense of CHF1,339 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Booking Holdings and its competitors.
Is Booking Holdings' Tax Expense too high?
Booking Holdings' current Tax Expense is CHF1,339 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' Tax Expense compare to ABNB and RCL?
Booking Holdings' Tax Expense of CHF1,339 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 Tax Expense for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Tax 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Booking Holdings and its competitors. Booking Holdings's current Tax Expense is CHF1,339 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 Tax Expense is CHF1,339 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Booking Holdings (XSWX:BKNG), the current Tax Expense is CHF1,339 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:

  • Tax Expense: CHF1,339 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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