Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)vsCarnival Corporation (CCL)
BKNG
Booking Holdings Inc
$168.72
-4.77%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $114.78B
CCL
Carnival Corporation
$29.58
-0.03%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $37.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Booking Holdings Inc generates 2% more annual revenue ($28.24B vs $27.59B). BKNG leads profitability with a 25.5% profit margin vs 11.4%. BKNG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.81. BKNG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
BKNG
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
CCL
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+18.6%
Fair Value
$181.93
Current Price
$168.72
$13.21 discount
Margin of Safety
+16.5%
Fair Value
$39.62
Current Price
$29.58
$10.04 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 226 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.4%
Earnings expanding 130.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.4%
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
3.5% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKNG
The strongest argument for BKNG centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.5% and operating margin at 34.4%. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CCL
The strongest argument for CCL centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BKNG
No major red flags identified for BKNG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : CCL
The primary concerns for CCL are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKNG profiles as a mature stock while CCL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CCL carries more volatility with a beta of 2.38 — expect wider price swings.
BKNG is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
BKNG generates stronger free cash flow (3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BKNG scores higher overall (78/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 25.5% margins. CCL offers better value entry with a 16.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Booking Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Booking Holdings Inc. is an American travel technology company organized in Delaware and based in Norwalk, Connecticut, that owns and operates several travel fare aggregators and travel fare metasearch engines including namesake and flagship Booking.com, Priceline.com, Agoda.com, Kayak.com, Cheapflights, Rentalcars.com, Momondo, and OpenTable.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Carnival Corporation & plc is a British-American cruise operator, currently the world's largest travel leisure company, with a combined fleet of over 100 vessels across 10 cruise line brands.
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