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

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

36.32  -0.6 (-1.63%)

After market: 36.32 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HTHT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HTHT was compared to 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HTHT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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

In the past year HTHT was profitable.
In the past year HTHT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years HTHT reported negative net income over the last 5 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 0 2B -2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

HTHT has a Return On Assets of 6.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: HTHT outperforms 75.57% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 30.84%, HTHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.73% of the companies in the same industry.
HTHT has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.90%) than 60.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.03%
ROE 30.84%
ROIC 7.9%
ROA(3y)0.91%
ROA(5y)0.54%
ROE(3y)2.85%
ROE(5y)2.64%
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 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

1.3 Margins

HTHT's Profit Margin of 15.96% is amongst the best of the industry. HTHT outperforms 87.02% of its industry peers.
HTHT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HTHT has a better Operating Margin (21.57%) than 80.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HTHT has declined.
HTHT has a better Gross Margin (66.52%) than 79.39% 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 21.57%
PM (TTM) 15.96%
GM 66.52%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.53%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y21.28%
GM growth 3Y7.52%
GM growth 5Y-0.5%
HTHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHTHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HTHT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HTHT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HTHT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HTHT Yearly Shares OutstandingHTHT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

HTHT has an Altman-Z score of 1.68. This is a bad value and indicates that HTHT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
HTHT has a Altman-Z score (1.68) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HTHT is 1.34, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HTHT, only 1.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.34, HTHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that HTHT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, HTHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 1.34
Altman-Z 1.68
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC7.71%
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 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

HTHT has a Current Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that HTHT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HTHT has a Current ratio (0.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
HTHT has a Quick Ratio of 0.88. 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 Quick ratio of HTHT (0.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.87
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 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HTHT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.30%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, HTHT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 38.69% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 17.24% in the past year. This is quite good.
HTHT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.81% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.3%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y38.69%
EPS Q2Q%-2.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.24%
Revenue growth 3Y28.99%
Revenue growth 5Y16.81%
Sales Q2Q%2.45%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HTHT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.97% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, HTHT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.61%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.83%
Revenue Next 2Y8.41%
Revenue Next 3Y8.34%
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 decreasing.
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 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
HTHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHTHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 5 -5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.49, the valuation of HTHT can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HTHT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HTHT is cheaper than 67.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.63, HTHT is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.99 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HTHT.
68.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HTHT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
HTHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.49
Fwd PE 17.99
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as HTHT.
HTHT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HTHT is cheaper than 89.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.28
EV/EBITDA 13.1
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 decent profitability rating of HTHT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.69%, HTHT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
HTHT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.06.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.29, HTHT is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.69%

5.2 History

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)N/A
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 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

93.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HTHT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP93%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.97%
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 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 (2/21/2025, 8:26:11 PM)

After market: 36.32 0 (0%)

36.32

-0.6 (-1.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-26 2024-11-26/amc
Earnings (Next)03-19 2025-03-19/amc
Inst Owners24.85%
Inst Owner Change11.18%
Ins Owners30.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.38B
Analysts87.27
Price Target34.63 (-4.65%)
Short Float %5.59%
Short Ratio5.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.69%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.28%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.5%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)24.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.27%
Max EPS beat(4)128.76%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)6.06%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-17.39%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.58%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.98%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.43%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.17%
PT rev (1m)-2.2%
PT rev (3m)-13.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.49
Fwd PE 17.99
P/S 3.52
P/FCF 13.28
P/OCF 11.43
P/B 6.81
P/tB 61.42
EV/EBITDA 13.1
EPS(TTM)1.69
EY4.65%
EPS(NY)2.02
Fwd EY5.56%
FCF(TTM)2.73
FCFY7.53%
OCF(TTM)3.18
OCFY8.75%
SpS10.31
BVpS5.33
TBVpS0.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.03%
ROE 30.84%
ROCE 10.19%
ROIC 7.9%
ROICexc 9.41%
ROICexgc 12.7%
OM 21.57%
PM (TTM) 15.96%
GM 66.52%
FCFM 26.52%
ROA(3y)0.91%
ROA(5y)0.54%
ROE(3y)2.85%
ROE(5y)2.64%
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 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.5%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.64%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.53%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y21.28%
GM growth 3Y7.52%
GM growth 5Y-0.5%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 1.34
Debt/EBITDA 1.16
Cap/Depr 75.96%
Cap/Sales 4.29%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 113.23%
Profit Quality 166.22%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 1.68
F-Score8
WACC7.71%
ROIC/WACC1.02
Cap/Depr(3y)82.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.3%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y38.69%
EPS Q2Q%-2.44%
EPS Next Y-3.61%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.24%
Revenue growth 3Y28.99%
Revenue growth 5Y16.81%
Sales Q2Q%2.45%
Revenue Next Year9.83%
Revenue Next 2Y8.41%
Revenue Next 3Y8.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y30.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y15.02%
EBIT Next Year36.92%
EBIT Next 3Y19.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y6312.37%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y28.54%
OCF growth 1Y420.16%
OCF growth 3Y132.7%
OCF growth 5Y20.27%