Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
BKNG
Booking Holdings Inc
$165.93
-3.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $132.72B
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$195.95
+0.70%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $559.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 131% more annual revenue ($64.08B vs $27.69B). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.3% profit margin vs 22.2%. BKNG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. BKNG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BKNG
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
ORCL
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.9%
Fair Value
$188.04
Current Price
$165.93
$22.11 discount
Margin of Safety
-71.0%
Fair Value
$113.80
Current Price
$195.95
$82.15 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 226 in profit
Earnings expanding 240.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 58 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 24.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 16.8x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKNG
The strongest argument for BKNG centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 25.0%. Revenue growth of 16.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BKNG
No major red flags identified for BKNG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.15 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
BKNG generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TRAVEL SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BKNG scores higher overall (76/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 16.2% revenue growth. 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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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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