H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR (HTHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:HTHT - Nasdaq - US44332N1063 - ADR - Currency: USD
HTHT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 136 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While HTHT has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HTHT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
HTHT has a Return On Assets of 4.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: HTHT outperforms 69.12% of its industry peers.
HTHT has a better Return On Equity (25.03%) than 81.62% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.55%, HTHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.87% | ||
| ROE | 25.03% | ||
| ROIC | 7.55% |
ROA(3y)2.78%
ROA(5y)0.85%
ROE(3y)12.61%
ROE(5y)2.85%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.76%, HTHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.88% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HTHT has declined.
HTHT has a Operating Margin of 21.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HTHT outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
HTHT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.05%, HTHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.62% of the companies in the same industry.
HTHT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.76% | ||
| GM | 67.05% |
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%
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.
HTHT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HTHT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.67, we must say that HTHT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.67, HTHT is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HTHT is 1.26, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HTHT, only 1.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HTHT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. HTHT outperforms 89.71% of its industry peers.
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 69.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.24%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that HTHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HTHT's Current ratio of 0.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HTHT outperforms 56.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that HTHT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.99, HTHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HTHT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.62%.
Measured over the past years, HTHT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.85% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, HTHT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.18% in the last year.
HTHT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y9.85%
EPS Q2Q%-91.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.18%
Revenue growth 3Y23.17%
Revenue growth 5Y16.33%
Sales Q2Q%7.84%
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 21.58% on average per year.
HTHT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y43.67%
EPS Next 2Y27.81%
EPS Next 3Y21.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.27%
Revenue Next 2Y7.11%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.08 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HTHT.
HTHT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
HTHT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
HTHT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.20.
63.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HTHT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HTHT to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.44), we can say HTHT is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HTHT is on the same level as its industry peers.
HTHT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HTHT is cheaper than 83.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.4 |
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 21.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)2.65
EPS Next 2Y27.81%
EPS Next 3Y21.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.44%, HTHT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.92, HTHT pays a better dividend. On top of this HTHT pays more dividend than 90.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HTHT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.52.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.44% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of HTHT grows each year by 37.74%, 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)37.74%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
HTHT pays out 114.17% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
HTHT's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP114.17%
EPS Next 2Y27.81%
EPS Next 3Y21.58%
NASDAQ:HTHT (4/24/2025, 12:49:52 PM)
34.68
-0.74 (-2.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners24.85%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners30.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.87B
Analysts85.71
Price Target38.68 (11.53%)
Short Float %6.64%
Short Ratio6.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.44% |
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.74%
DP114.17%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-46.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-88.47%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.5%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)5.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.47%
Max EPS beat(4)128.76%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)33.36%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-21.66%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.38%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.38%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.3%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.05%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1%
PT rev (1m)3.48%
PT rev (3m)9.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.2 | ||
| P/S | 3.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.53 | ||
| P/B | 6.5 | ||
| P/tB | 39.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.4 |
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY3.84%
EPS(NY)1.91
Fwd EY5.5%
FCF(TTM)2.9
FCFY8.36%
OCF(TTM)3.29
OCFY9.49%
SpS10.46
BVpS5.33
TBVpS0.88
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)2.65
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.87% | ||
| ROE | 25.03% | ||
| ROCE | 10.56% | ||
| ROIC | 7.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.28% | ||
| OM | 21.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.76% | ||
| GM | 67.05% | ||
| FCFM | 27.71% |
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 3Y224.85%
ROICexcg growth 5Y20.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y224.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.72%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 115.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 217.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
F-Score7
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)67.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.97%
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)-23.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y9.85%
EPS Q2Q%-91.3%
EPS Next Y43.67%
EPS Next 2Y27.81%
EPS Next 3Y21.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.18%
Revenue growth 3Y23.17%
Revenue growth 5Y16.33%
Sales Q2Q%7.84%
Revenue Next Year6.27%
Revenue Next 2Y7.11%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.22%
EBIT growth 3Y216.51%
EBIT growth 5Y19.79%
EBIT Next Year45.44%
EBIT Next 3Y18.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y30.32%
OCF growth 1Y-2.03%
OCF growth 3Y77.6%
OCF growth 5Y17.95%