INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:IHG • US45857P8068
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This IHG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. IHG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- IHG had positive earnings in the past year.
- IHG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- IHG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years IHG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- IHG has a Return On Assets of 14.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IHG outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
- IHG has a better Return On Invested Capital (26.31%) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
- IHG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 26.54%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.18% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 26.31% |
ROA(3y)14.33%
ROA(5y)11.51%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)26.54%
ROIC(5y)22.11%
1.3 Margins
- IHG has a Profit Margin of 14.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IHG outperforms 86.51% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IHG has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 23.41%, IHG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- IHG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- IHG's Gross Margin of 31.26% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IHG is outperformed by 75.40% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IHG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.61% | ||
| GM | 31.26% |
OM growth 3Y8.19%
OM growth 5Y38.45%
PM growth 3Y14.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.73%
GM growth 5Y8.31%
2. IHG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IHG is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, IHG has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, IHG has less shares outstanding
- IHG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- IHG has an Altman-Z score of 2.38. This is not the best score and indicates that IHG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- IHG's Altman-Z score of 2.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IHG outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- IHG has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.57. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as IHG would need 6.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.57, IHG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC3.16
WACC8.32%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that IHG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.98, IHG is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- IHG has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that IHG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- IHG's Quick ratio of 0.97 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IHG outperforms 56.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. IHG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- IHG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.04%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, IHG shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 74.14% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, IHG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.40% in the last year.
- IHG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.73% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.04%
EPS 3Y21.43%
EPS 5Y74.14%
EPS Q2Q%13.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y10.06%
Revenue growth 5Y16.73%
Sales Q2Q%121.76%
3.2 Future
- IHG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.57% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, IHG will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -8.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.59%
EPS Next 2Y14.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.45%
EPS Next 5Y12.57%
Revenue Next Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.39%
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.
4. IHG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.36 indicates a quite expensive valuation of IHG.
- IHG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- IHG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.50.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.60, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of IHG.
- IHG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- IHG is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than IHG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IHG is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- IHG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as IHG's earnings are expected to grow with 14.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y14.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.45%
5. IHG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- IHG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- IHG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.04.
- IHG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
5.2 History
- IHG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- IHG has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- IHG pays out 35.62% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.62%
EPS Next 2Y14.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.45%
IHG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:IHG (4/23/2026, 3:46:06 PM)
141.29
+1.08 (+0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners67.85%
Inst Owner Change0.15%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.32B
Revenue(TTM)5.19B
Net Income(TTM)758.00M
Analysts69.63
Price Target146.86 (3.94%)
Short Float %0.19%
Short Ratio0.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP35.62%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date04-10 2026-04-10 (1.259)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-98.43%
PT rev (3m)-98.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)4.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)111.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.6 | ||
| P/S | 3.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.62 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.43 |
EPS(TTM)5.36
EY3.79%
EPS(NY)6.25
Fwd EY4.42%
FCF(TTM)4.88
FCFY3.45%
OCF(TTM)6.25
OCFY4.42%
SpS36.09
BVpS-19.06
TBVpS-27.1
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.18% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 37.44% | ||
| ROIC | 26.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 40.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 88.93% | ||
| OM | 23.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.61% | ||
| GM | 31.26% | ||
| FCFM | 13.51% |
ROA(3y)14.33%
ROA(5y)11.51%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)26.54%
ROIC(5y)22.11%
ROICexc(3y)45.06%
ROICexc(5y)37.45%
ROICexgc(3y)161.98%
ROICexgc(5y)130.49%
ROCE(3y)38.03%
ROCE(5y)31.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y65.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y65.26%
OM growth 3Y8.19%
OM growth 5Y38.45%
PM growth 3Y14.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.73%
GM growth 5Y8.31%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 294.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
F-Score7
WACC8.32%
ROIC/WACC3.16
Cap/Depr(3y)178.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)147.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.3%
Profit Quality(3y)101.16%
Profit Quality(5y)133.78%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.04%
EPS 3Y21.43%
EPS 5Y74.14%
EPS Q2Q%13.51%
EPS Next Y16.59%
EPS Next 2Y14.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.45%
EPS Next 5Y12.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y10.06%
Revenue growth 5Y16.73%
Sales Q2Q%121.76%
Revenue Next Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.39%
EBIT growth 1Y16.71%
EBIT growth 3Y19.07%
EBIT growth 5Y61.62%
EBIT Next Year14.52%
EBIT Next 3Y10.45%
EBIT Next 5Y9.08%
FCF growth 1Y8.51%
FCF growth 3Y8.62%
FCF growth 5Y62.96%
OCF growth 1Y24.03%
OCF growth 3Y11.6%
OCF growth 5Y45.65%
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR / IHG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to IHG.
What is the valuation status for IHG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of IHG stock?
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) is 26.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -7.41.
Can you provide the financial health for IHG stock?
The financial health rating of INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) is 4 / 10.