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H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR (HTHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HTHT - Nasdaq - US44332N1063 - ADR - Currency: USD

33.32  -0.48 (-1.42%)

After market: 33.32 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, HTHT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HTHT was compared to 134 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. HTHT scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HTHT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HTHT was profitable.
HTHT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HTHT reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years HTHT had a positive operating cash flow.
HTHT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHTHT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.33%, HTHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of HTHT (31.28%) is better than 85.07% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HTHT (8.08%) is better than 65.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.33%
ROE 31.28%
ROIC 8.08%
ROA(3y)2.78%
ROA(5y)0.85%
ROE(3y)12.61%
ROE(5y)2.85%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HTHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHTHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

1.3 Margins

HTHT's Profit Margin of 13.67% is amongst the best of the industry. HTHT outperforms 85.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HTHT has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.99%, HTHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HTHT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.77%, HTHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.60% of the companies in the same industry.
HTHT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.99%
PM (TTM) 13.67%
GM 66.77%
OM growth 3Y156.97%
OM growth 5Y2.97%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-4.16%
GM growth 3Y5.3%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
HTHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHTHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for HTHT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HTHT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
HTHT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HTHT Yearly Shares OutstandingHTHT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
HTHT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHTHT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.53, we must say that HTHT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HTHT has a Altman-Z score (1.53) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HTHT is 1.30, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HTHT, only 1.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HTHT's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.30 is amongst the best of the industry. HTHT outperforms 88.06% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that HTHT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HTHT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.70) than 66.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 1.3
Altman-Z 1.53
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC5.06%
HTHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHTHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that HTHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HTHT has a Current ratio of 0.88. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HTHT outperforms 48.51% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that HTHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HTHT has a Quick ratio (0.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.88
HTHT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHTHT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HTHT have decreased strongly by -10.34% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.62% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.86% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 16.33% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.34%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y9.62%
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.86%
Revenue growth 3Y23.17%
Revenue growth 5Y16.33%
Sales Q2Q%2.22%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.58% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.71% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y43.67%
EPS Next 2Y27.81%
EPS Next 3Y21.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.61%
Revenue Next 2Y7.41%
Revenue Next 3Y7.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HTHT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHTHT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 10B 20B 30B
HTHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHTHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5 -5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HTHT.
67.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HTHT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. HTHT is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.36 indicates a correct valuation of HTHT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HTHT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HTHT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say HTHT is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.92
Fwd PE 14.36
HTHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHTHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HTHT is valued a bit cheaper than 64.93% of the companies 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 88.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.57
EV/EBITDA 10.36
HTHT Per share dataHTHT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HTHT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
HTHT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HTHT's earnings are expected to grow with 21.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)2.28
EPS Next 2Y27.81%
EPS Next 3Y21.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.11%, HTHT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HTHT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.59. HTHT pays more dividend than 89.55% of the companies in the same industry.
HTHT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.11%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of HTHT grows each year by 37.96%, which is quite nice.
HTHT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
HTHT has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.96%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
HTHT Yearly Dividends per shareHTHT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2018 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

42.31% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HTHT. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
HTHT's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.31%
EPS Next 2Y27.81%
EPS Next 3Y21.58%
HTHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHTHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B
HTHT Dividend Payout.HTHT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HTHT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR

NASDAQ:HTHT (6/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 33.32 0 (0%)

33.32

-0.48 (-1.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)05-20 2025-05-20/dmh
Earnings (Next)08-18 2025-08-18
Inst Owners23.19%
Inst Owner Change4.02%
Ins Owners29.47%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.23B
Analysts85.71
Price Target36.83 (10.53%)
Short Float %7.18%
Short Ratio6.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.11%
Yearly Dividend1.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.96%
DP42.31%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-03 2025-04-03 (0.097)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-43.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-88.47%
Max EPS beat(2)1.67%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-26.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.47%
Max EPS beat(4)1.67%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.49%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-22.39%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.38%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.38%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.03%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.37%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.36%
PT rev (1m)-2.97%
PT rev (3m)-1.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)4.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.92
Fwd PE 14.36
P/S 3.06
P/FCF 11.57
P/OCF 10.19
P/B 7
P/tB 496.73
EV/EBITDA 10.36
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY4.56%
EPS(NY)2.32
Fwd EY6.97%
FCF(TTM)2.88
FCFY8.64%
OCF(TTM)3.27
OCFY9.81%
SpS10.88
BVpS4.76
TBVpS0.07
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)2.28
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.33%
ROE 31.28%
ROCE 11.3%
ROIC 8.08%
ROICexc 10.53%
ROICexgc 14.8%
OM 21.99%
PM (TTM) 13.67%
GM 66.77%
FCFM 26.47%
ROA(3y)2.78%
ROA(5y)0.85%
ROE(3y)12.61%
ROE(5y)2.85%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y224.7%
ROICexcg growth 5Y20.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y224.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.7%
OM growth 3Y156.97%
OM growth 5Y2.97%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-4.16%
GM growth 3Y5.3%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 1.3
Debt/EBITDA 1.12
Cap/Depr 65.62%
Cap/Sales 3.57%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 109.52%
Profit Quality 193.57%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.88
Altman-Z 1.53
F-Score6
WACC5.06%
ROIC/WACC1.6
Cap/Depr(3y)67.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.34%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y9.62%
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
EPS Next Y43.67%
EPS Next 2Y27.81%
EPS Next 3Y21.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.86%
Revenue growth 3Y23.17%
Revenue growth 5Y16.33%
Sales Q2Q%2.22%
Revenue Next Year6.61%
Revenue Next 2Y7.41%
Revenue Next 3Y7.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.39%
EBIT growth 3Y216.51%
EBIT growth 5Y19.79%
EBIT Next Year41.03%
EBIT Next 3Y18.48%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y82.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y30.32%
OCF growth 1Y66.6%
OCF growth 3Y77.6%
OCF growth 5Y17.95%