HYATT HOTELS CORP - CL A (H) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:H • US4485791028

161.5 USD
-9.71 (-5.67%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
161.5 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:08:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, H scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. H was compared to 125 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of H while its profitability can be described as average. H is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • H had positive earnings in the past year.
  • H had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In multiple years H reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • H had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
H Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.37%, H is doing worse than 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • H has a Return On Equity of -1.56%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: H outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
  • H's Return On Invested Capital of 3.69% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. H is outperformed by 61.90% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for H is significantly below the industry average of 10.88%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (3.69%) for H is above the 3 year average (3.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.37%
ROE -1.56%
ROIC 3.69%
ROA(3y)3.69%
ROA(5y)2.6%
ROE(3y)13.72%
ROE(5y)9.44%
ROIC(3y)3.19%
ROIC(5y)N/A
H Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

1.3 Margins

  • H has a Operating Margin of 7.34%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: H outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of H has grown nicely.
  • H has a Gross Margin (48.15%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of H has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.34%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.15%
OM growth 3Y2.79%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.52%
GM growth 5Y7.56%
H Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), H is destroying value.
  • H has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • H has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for H is higher compared to a year ago.
H Yearly Shares OutstandingH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
H Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.77, we must say that H is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • H's Altman-Z score of 1.77 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. H outperforms 53.97% of its industry peers.
  • H has a debt to FCF ratio of 26.91. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as H would need 26.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 26.91, H perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • H has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of H (1.28) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 26.91
Altman-Z 1.77
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC7.72%
H Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.75 indicates that H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • H has a worse Current ratio (0.75) than 65.87% of its industry peers.
  • H has a Quick Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that H is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.75, H is doing worse than 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.75
H Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for H have decreased strongly by -39.72% in the last year.
  • The earnings per share for H have been decreasing by -13.22% on average. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.81% in the past year.
  • H shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 28.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.72%
EPS 3Y-13.22%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%216.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.81%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y28.01%
Sales Q2Q%11.67%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, H will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 41.88% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y71.62%
EPS Next 2Y47.74%
EPS Next 3Y59.39%
EPS Next 5Y41.88%
Revenue Next Year3.02%
Revenue Next 2Y4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y6.11%
Revenue Next 5Y8.65%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
H Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
H Yearly EPS VS EstimatesH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 5 -5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 74.42 indicates a quite expensive valuation of H.
  • 62.70% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than H, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.07, H is valued quite expensively.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 43.36, which means the current valuation is very expensive for H.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, H is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of H to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.05), we can say H is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 74.42
Fwd PE 43.36
H Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • H's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. H is more expensive than 70.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • H's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 96.45
EV/EBITDA 22.19
H Per share dataH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • H's earnings are expected to grow with 59.39% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.74%
EPS Next 3Y59.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • H has a yearly dividend return of 0.35%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.10, H has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, H's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.35%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of H grows each year by 24.84%, which is quite nice.
  • H has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • The dividend of H decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.84%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
H Yearly Dividends per shareH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • The earnings of H are negative and hence is the payout ratio. H will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
  • The dividend of H is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-109.62%
EPS Next 2Y47.74%
EPS Next 3Y59.39%
H Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B

HYATT HOTELS CORP - CL A

NYSE:H (2/27/2026, 8:08:09 PM)

After market: 161.5 0 (0%)

161.5

-9.71 (-5.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners130.05%
Inst Owner Change1.18%
Ins Owners2.35%
Ins Owner Change-7.92%
Market Cap15.34B
Revenue(TTM)7.10B
Net Income(TTM)-52.00M
Analysts77.33
Price Target184.59 (14.3%)
Short Float %14.05%
Short Ratio6.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.35%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.84%
DP-109.62%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-02
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)15.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-155.8%
Max EPS beat(2)187.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)20.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-155.8%
Max EPS beat(4)187.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.58%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.79%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)188.58%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.67%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.44%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.68%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.99%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.9%
PT rev (1m)5%
PT rev (3m)11.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-23.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 74.42
Fwd PE 43.36
P/S 2.16
P/FCF 96.45
P/OCF 40.46
P/B 4.6
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.19
EPS(TTM)2.17
EY1.34%
EPS(NY)3.72
Fwd EY2.31%
FCF(TTM)1.67
FCFY1.04%
OCF(TTM)3.99
OCFY2.47%
SpS74.78
BVpS35.11
TBVpS-24.74
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number41.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.37%
ROE -1.56%
ROCE 4.68%
ROIC 3.69%
ROICexc 3.98%
ROICexgc 8.86%
OM 7.34%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.15%
FCFM 2.24%
ROA(3y)3.69%
ROA(5y)2.6%
ROE(3y)13.72%
ROE(5y)9.44%
ROIC(3y)3.19%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)3.55%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)8.03%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)4.04%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.34%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.06%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y2.79%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.52%
GM growth 5Y7.56%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 26.91
Debt/EBITDA 5.05
Cap/Depr 67.69%
Cap/Sales 3.1%
Interest Coverage 1.88
Cash Conversion 44.8%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.75
Altman-Z 1.77
F-Score5
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)57.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.72%
EPS 3Y-13.22%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%216.67%
EPS Next Y71.62%
EPS Next 2Y47.74%
EPS Next 3Y59.39%
EPS Next 5Y41.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.81%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y28.01%
Sales Q2Q%11.67%
Revenue Next Year3.02%
Revenue Next 2Y4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y6.11%
Revenue Next 5Y8.65%
EBIT growth 1Y26.15%
EBIT growth 3Y9.39%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year162.91%
EBIT Next 3Y46.03%
EBIT Next 5Y33.94%
FCF growth 1Y-65.88%
FCF growth 3Y-30.47%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-40.41%
OCF growth 3Y-17.46%
OCF growth 5YN/A

HYATT HOTELS CORP - CL A / H FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HYATT HOTELS CORP - CL A (H) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to H.


Can you provide the valuation status for HYATT HOTELS CORP - CL A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to HYATT HOTELS CORP - CL A (H). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is HYATT HOTELS CORP - CL A (H) stock?

HYATT HOTELS CORP - CL A (H) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the financial health of HYATT HOTELS CORP - CL A (H) stock?

The financial health rating of HYATT HOTELS CORP - CL A (H) is 2 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for HYATT HOTELS CORP - CL A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HYATT HOTELS CORP - CL A (H) is expected to grow by 71.62% in the next year.