23/11/2025
Today on The Intrinsic Value Podcast, Shawn O’Malley and Daniel Mahncke break down Booking Holdings (ticker: BKNG), the world’s largest travel company, with a particularly dominant market share in Europe, boasting control of brands like Booking.com, Agoda, Kayak, and rentalcars.com.
The company is quickly taking market share in the world of alternative accommodations that Airbnb pioneered, so Shawn and Daniel assess to what extent Booking is a threat to their Intrinsic Value Portfolio Holding, Airbnb, and whether it’s worth investing directly in Booking, too.
In this episode, you’ll learn about how Booking created a two-sided marketplace catering to boutique hotels in Europe, providing Booking with the foundation to stack on a number of services that make traveling a more “connected” experience, including being able to book flights, experiences, accommodations, and rental cars all in one place.
They also explore whether BKNG’s stock is attractively priced, plus so much more!