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

USA - NASDAQ:HTHT - US44332N1063 - ADR

36.83 USD
-0.33 (-0.89%)
Last: 9/15/2025, 8:03:41 PM
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After Hours: 9/15/2025, 8:03:41 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

HTHT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While HTHT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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

HTHT had positive earnings in the past year.
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

HTHT's Return On Assets of 5.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HTHT outperforms 72.93% of its industry peers.
HTHT's Return On Equity of 30.94% is amongst the best of the industry. HTHT outperforms 84.96% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HTHT (8.65%) is better than 67.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.8%
ROE 30.94%
ROIC 8.65%
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

The Profit Margin of HTHT (15.48%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HTHT has declined.
HTHT has a Operating Margin of 22.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HTHT outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HTHT has grown nicely.
HTHT has a better Gross Margin (66.94%) than 81.95% of its industry peers.
HTHT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.62%
PM (TTM) 15.48%
GM 66.94%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HTHT is still creating some value.
HTHT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HTHT has more shares outstanding
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 1.57, we must say that HTHT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HTHT has a Altman-Z score of 1.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HTHT outperforms 46.62% of its industry peers.
HTHT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.56. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HTHT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.56) than 85.71% 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is in the better half of the industry: HTHT outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.56
Altman-Z 1.57
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC6.55%
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 0.81 indicates that HTHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HTHT (0.81) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HTHT has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. 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 0.81, HTHT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.81
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 -13.45% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HTHT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.62% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, HTHT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.24% in the last 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)-13.45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y9.62%
EPS Q2Q%-2.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.24%
Revenue growth 3Y23.17%
Revenue growth 5Y16.33%
Sales Q2Q%4.52%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HTHT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.69% on average per year.
HTHT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.48% yearly.
EPS Next Y44.82%
EPS Next 2Y28.1%
EPS Next 3Y22.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.35%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.48%
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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.07, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HTHT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HTHT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HTHT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.61, HTHT is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HTHT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HTHT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.07
Fwd PE 15.61
HTHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHTHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HTHT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HTHT is cheaper than 60.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HTHT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HTHT is cheaper than 90.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.85
EV/EBITDA 11.37
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

The 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.
HTHT's earnings are expected to grow with 22.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)2.5
EPS Next 2Y28.1%
EPS Next 3Y22.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HTHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.75%, which is a nice return.
HTHT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.93. HTHT pays more dividend than 92.48% of the companies in the same industry.
HTHT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.75%

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 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

93.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HTHT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
HTHT's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP93.75%
EPS Next 2Y28.1%
EPS Next 3Y22.69%
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 (9/15/2025, 8:03:41 PM)

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36.83

-0.33 (-0.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-20 2025-08-20/dmh
Earnings (Next)11-24 2025-11-24
Inst Owners23.19%
Inst Owner Change-16.08%
Ins Owners29.47%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.30B
Analysts85
Price Target38.41 (4.29%)
Short Float %6.63%
Short Ratio6.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.75%
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.96%
DP93.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-09 2025-09-09 (0.81)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.12%
Max EPS beat(2)1.67%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-28.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.47%
Max EPS beat(4)1.67%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.09%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-21.37%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-27.51%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.38%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.09%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.04%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.22%
PT rev (1m)16.56%
PT rev (3m)4.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.07
Fwd PE 15.61
P/S 3.32
P/FCF 11.85
P/OCF 10.54
P/B 6.63
P/tB 57.8
EV/EBITDA 11.37
EPS(TTM)1.53
EY4.15%
EPS(NY)2.36
Fwd EY6.41%
FCF(TTM)3.11
FCFY8.44%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY9.48%
SpS11.11
BVpS5.56
TBVpS0.64
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)2.5
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.8%
ROE 30.94%
ROCE 12.1%
ROIC 8.65%
ROICexc 11.91%
ROICexgc 17.69%
OM 22.62%
PM (TTM) 15.48%
GM 66.94%
FCFM 27.97%
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 Turnover0.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.56
Debt/EBITDA 0.58
Cap/Depr 65.55%
Cap/Sales 3.47%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 112.63%
Profit Quality 180.67%
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.81
Altman-Z 1.57
F-Score6
WACC6.55%
ROIC/WACC1.32
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)-13.45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y9.62%
EPS Q2Q%-2.94%
EPS Next Y44.82%
EPS Next 2Y28.1%
EPS Next 3Y22.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.24%
Revenue growth 3Y23.17%
Revenue growth 5Y16.33%
Sales Q2Q%4.52%
Revenue Next Year5.35%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.77%
EBIT growth 3Y216.51%
EBIT growth 5Y19.79%
EBIT Next Year41.03%
EBIT Next 3Y18.48%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y44.53%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y30.32%
OCF growth 1Y36.89%
OCF growth 3Y77.6%
OCF growth 5Y17.95%