H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR (HTHT)

US44332N1063 - ADR

41.33  -0.71 (-1.69%)

After market: 41.37 +0.04 (+0.1%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HTHT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HTHT was compared to 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HTHT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. HTHT is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HTHT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HTHT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years HTHT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years HTHT had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.43%, HTHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.87% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of HTHT (33.66%) is better than 84.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.93%, HTHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.43%
ROE 33.66%
ROIC 7.93%
ROA(3y)0.91%
ROA(5y)0.54%
ROE(3y)2.85%
ROE(5y)2.64%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

HTHT's Profit Margin of 18.67% is amongst the best of the industry. HTHT outperforms 91.04% of its industry peers.
HTHT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.56%, HTHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.10% of the companies in the same industry.
HTHT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 66.46%, HTHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.61% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HTHT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.56%
PM (TTM) 18.67%
GM 66.46%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.53%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y21.28%
GM growth 3Y7.52%
GM growth 5Y-0.5%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HTHT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
HTHT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HTHT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HTHT has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.60, we must say that HTHT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.60, HTHT is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.51% of the companies in the same industry.
HTHT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.19. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HTHT (1.19) is better than 89.55% of its industry peers.
HTHT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HTHT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33. This is in the better half of the industry: HTHT outperforms 73.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 1.19
Altman-Z 1.6
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC7.18%

2.3 Liquidity

HTHT has a Current Ratio of 0.69. This is a bad value and indicates that HTHT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.69, HTHT is not doing good in the industry: 67.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HTHT has a Quick Ratio of 0.69. This is a bad value and indicates that HTHT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, HTHT is not doing good in the industry: 61.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.69

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HTHT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 3284.13%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 38.89% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, HTHT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 57.86%.
Measured over the past years, HTHT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.81% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3284.13%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y38.89%
EPS growth Q2Q554.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)57.86%
Revenue growth 3Y28.99%
Revenue growth 5Y16.81%
Revenue growth Q2Q17.92%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HTHT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.69% on average per year.
HTHT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.89% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.95%
EPS Next 2Y10.51%
EPS Next 3Y10.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.12%
Revenue Next 2Y10.15%
Revenue Next 3Y8.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.18 indicates a reasonable valuation of HTHT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HTHT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.60, HTHT is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.05, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HTHT.
HTHT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HTHT to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.15), we can say HTHT is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.18
Fwd PE 18.05

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HTHT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HTHT is more expensive than 60.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HTHT indicates a rather cheap valuation: HTHT is cheaper than 80.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.84
EV/EBITDA 14.75

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
HTHT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)0.24
EPS Next 2Y10.51%
EPS Next 3Y10.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HTHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.75, HTHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
HTHT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.52%

5.2 History

HTHT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y10.51%
EPS Next 3Y10.69%

H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR

NASDAQ:HTHT (5/17/2024, 7:04:43 PM)

After market: 41.37 +0.04 (+0.1%)

41.33

-0.71 (-1.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
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Market Cap12.97B
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ROA 6.43%
ROE 33.66%
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OM 21.56%
PM (TTM) 18.67%
GM 66.46%
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Debt/Equity 0.33
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Quick Ratio 0.69
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)57.86%
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