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

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HTHT - US44332N1063 - ADR

46.72 USD
+0.62 (+1.34%)
Last: 12/1/2025, 11:14:09 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

HTHT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HTHT reported negative net income in multiple years.
HTHT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 6.22%, HTHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.48% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 33.30%, HTHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.19%, HTHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.22%
ROE 33.3%
ROIC 9.19%
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 has a better Profit Margin (15.95%) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
HTHT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 23.46%, HTHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.64% of the companies in the same industry.
HTHT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HTHT has a better Gross Margin (67.20%) than 84.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HTHT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.46%
PM (TTM) 15.95%
GM 67.2%
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.
HTHT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HTHT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HTHT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.86 indicates that HTHT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HTHT has a Altman-Z score (1.86) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HTHT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.45. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HTHT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. HTHT outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
HTHT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HTHT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.45
Altman-Z 1.86
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC5.97%
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

HTHT has a Current Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that HTHT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HTHT (0.85) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that HTHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HTHT has a Quick ratio (0.84) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.84
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 by -7.63% in the last year.
HTHT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.62% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.77% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, HTHT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.63%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y9.62%
EPS Q2Q%15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.77%
Revenue growth 3Y23.17%
Revenue growth 5Y16.33%
Sales Q2Q%8.06%

3.2 Future

HTHT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.84% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y47.93%
EPS Next 2Y26.97%
EPS Next 3Y21.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.22%
Revenue Next 2Y5.78%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.66, the valuation of HTHT can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HTHT is on the same level as its industry peers.
HTHT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
HTHT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.97.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HTHT.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.56. HTHT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.66
Fwd PE 19.97
HTHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHTHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

HTHT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HTHT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.92
EV/EBITDA 12.79
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.
The decent profitability rating of HTHT may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HTHT's earnings are expected to grow with 21.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)2.98
EPS Next 2Y26.97%
EPS Next 3Y21.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HTHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.83%.
HTHT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.72. HTHT pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, HTHT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.83%

5.2 History

The dividend of HTHT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 37.96%!
HTHT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of HTHT decreased 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 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

98.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HTHT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HTHT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP98.76%
EPS Next 2Y26.97%
EPS Next 3Y21.84%
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 (12/1/2025, 11:14:09 AM)

46.72

+0.62 (+1.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-17 2025-11-17/amc
Earnings (Next)03-18 2026-03-18/bmo
Inst Owners26.54%
Inst Owner Change4.7%
Ins Owners22.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.34B
Revenue(TTM)24.80B
Net Income(TTM)3.96B
Analysts86
Price Target44.98 (-3.72%)
Short Float %7.01%
Short Ratio7.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.83%
Yearly Dividend1.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.96%
DP98.76%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-09 2025-09-09 (0.81)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.12%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.96%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-28.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.47%
Max EPS beat(4)1.67%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.15%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.54%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-20.22%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.51%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.38%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.12%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.61%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.05%
PT rev (1m)10.8%
PT rev (3m)21.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.66
Fwd PE 19.97
P/S 4.09
P/FCF 14.92
P/OCF 13.28
P/B 8.54
P/tB 85.41
EV/EBITDA 12.79
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY3.49%
EPS(NY)2.34
Fwd EY5.01%
FCF(TTM)3.13
FCFY6.7%
OCF(TTM)3.52
OCFY7.53%
SpS11.42
BVpS5.47
TBVpS0.55
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)2.98
Graham Number14.16
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.22%
ROE 33.3%
ROCE 12.86%
ROIC 9.19%
ROICexc 12.95%
ROICexgc 19.42%
OM 23.46%
PM (TTM) 15.95%
GM 67.2%
FCFM 27.42%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y224.7%
ROICexgc 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.45
Debt/EBITDA 0.54
Cap/Depr 65.67%
Cap/Sales 3.38%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 107.68%
Profit Quality 171.94%
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.84
Altman-Z 1.86
F-Score8
WACC5.97%
ROIC/WACC1.54
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)-7.63%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y9.62%
EPS Q2Q%15%
EPS Next Y47.93%
EPS Next 2Y26.97%
EPS Next 3Y21.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.77%
Revenue growth 3Y23.17%
Revenue growth 5Y16.33%
Sales Q2Q%8.06%
Revenue Next Year5.22%
Revenue Next 2Y5.78%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.05%
EBIT growth 3Y216.51%
EBIT growth 5Y19.79%
EBIT Next Year46.82%
EBIT Next 3Y19.93%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y23.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y30.32%
OCF growth 1Y21.14%
OCF growth 3Y77.6%
OCF growth 5Y17.95%

H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR / HTHT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HTHT.


What is the valuation status of H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR (HTHT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR (HTHT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR?

H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR (HTHT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR (HTHT) is 28.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.54.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HTHT stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR (HTHT) is expected to grow by 47.93% in the next year.