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net -1.8 5.2 / 10Booking Holdings shows 73% ROIC, strong buybacks
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Booking Holdings posts a 73% return on invested capital, up from a 32% five-year average, with operating margins expanding to nearly 35%. The company generated $7.8 billion in owner earnings and $9.34 billion in operating cash flow, supporting record stock buybacks of $3.6 billion in Q1 and $8.04 billion over the trailing twelve months. Despite geopolitical concerns pressuring shares near 16x owner earnings, the financial health and buybacks suggest undervaluation.
These metrics and aggressive buybacks point to robust capital efficiency and shareholder returns, signaling Booking Holdings could be materially undervalued despite recent bearish sentiment.
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