Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG)

The analysis of the financial data reveals several notable trends over the observed periods. The share price exhibited a general upward trajectory, beginning at US$23.51 and reaching US$5018.23 by the final period. This increase was punctuated by some volatility, such as declines or slower growth in certain years, but the overall long-term growth is significant.

Operating profit per share (OPPS) increased steadily from US$0.9 in the earliest period to a peak of US$130.17 in one of the later years, with some fluctuations. A particularly sharp decline is observable at one point where operating profit per share turned negative (US$-15.4), indicating a loss during that fiscal year. Following this downturn, OPPS recovered and continued its growth trend, reaching the highest value of US$230.23 by the end of the data series.

The price to operating profit ratio (P/OP) demonstrated variability throughout the periods. Initially, it hovered around the mid-20s, with some peaks and troughs. Notably, the ratio fell to its lowest point around 11.86 and then climbed to relatively high levels thereafter, including a value exceeding 40 in one of the years. Such fluctuations reflect changing market perceptions relative to operating profit performance, with periods where the market price was more heavily valued compared to operating profit and others indicating a cheaper valuation by the market.

Share Price

Displayed strong long-term growth, surpassing US$5000 in the final period, with intermittent volatility and some periods of stagnation or decline.

Operating Profit per Share (OPPS)

Exhibited overall growth from under US$1 to over US$230, interrupted by a significant loss period where OPPS turned negative, followed by recovery and continued rises.

Price to Operating Profit Ratio (P/OP)

Varied widely over time, reflecting fluctuating market valuation relative to earnings performance; experienced lows near 12 and highs exceeding 40, with no consistent trend but notable peaks and dips corresponding to market and profit dynamics.

In summary, the data presents a company with substantial growth in both share price and operating profitability over many years, albeit with some volatility and a notable temporary downturn in operating profits. Market valuation as expressed by the P/OP ratio has varied considerably, suggesting shifts in investor sentiment and market conditions influencing price relative to earnings.