H WORLD GROUP LTD-ADR (HTHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HTHT - US44332N1063 - ADR
37.315 USD
+0.32 (+0.88%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HTHT. HTHT was compared to 135 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.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.80%, HTHT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.59% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of HTHT (30.94%) is better than 85.19% of its industry peers.
HTHT's Return On Invested Capital of 8.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HTHT outperforms 69.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
HTHT's Profit Margin of 15.48% is amongst the best of the industry. HTHT outperforms 89.63% of its industry peers.
HTHT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.62%, HTHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.93% of the companies in the same industry.
HTHT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HTHT's Gross Margin of 66.94% is amongst the best of the industry. HTHT outperforms 82.22% of its industry peers.
HTHT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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 less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for HTHT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HTHT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
HTHT has an Altman-Z score of 1.57. This is a bad value and indicates that HTHT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
HTHT's Altman-Z score of 1.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HTHT outperforms 47.41% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HTHT is 1.56, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HTHT, only 1.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.56, HTHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.93% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that HTHT is not too dependend on debt financing.
HTHT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) than 71.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.57 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC5.7%
2.3 Liquidity
HTHT has a Current 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.81, HTHT is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.22% of the companies in the same 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.
HTHT has a Quick ratio of 0.81. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HTHT outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HTHT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.45%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.62% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.76% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, HTHT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y47.08%
EPS Next 2Y26.82%
EPS Next 3Y21.76%
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.
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 24.39 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HTHT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HTHT is valued a bit cheaper than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HTHT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.53), we can say HTHT is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.14 indicates a correct valuation of HTHT.
HTHT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HTHT is cheaper than 71.85% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HTHT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.04), we can say HTHT is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HTHT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
88.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HTHT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.32 |
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.
HTHT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
HTHT's earnings are expected to grow with 21.76% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)2.54
EPS Next 2Y26.82%
EPS Next 3Y21.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.65%, HTHT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HTHT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.99. HTHT pays more dividend than 91.85% of the companies in the same industry.
HTHT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of HTHT grows each year by 37.96%, which is quite nice.
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
5.3 Sustainability
HTHT pays out 93.75% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP93.75%
EPS Next 2Y26.82%
EPS Next 3Y21.76%
NASDAQ:HTHT (10/16/2025, 1:03:58 PM)
37.315
+0.32 (+0.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners26.54%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners22.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.45B
Analysts85
Price Target40.59 (8.78%)
Short Float %6.84%
Short Ratio5.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.96%
DP93.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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)10.01%
PT rev (3m)15.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.14 | ||
| P/S | 3.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.69 | ||
| P/B | 6.72 | ||
| P/tB | 58.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.32 |
EPS(TTM)1.53
EY4.1%
EPS(NY)2.31
Fwd EY6.2%
FCF(TTM)3.11
FCFY8.32%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY9.36%
SpS11.1
BVpS5.56
TBVpS0.64
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)2.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC5.7%
ROIC/WACC1.52
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 Y47.08%
EPS Next 2Y26.82%
EPS Next 3Y21.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.24%
Revenue growth 3Y23.17%
Revenue growth 5Y16.33%
Sales Q2Q%4.52%
Revenue Next Year5.22%
Revenue Next 2Y5.78%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.77%
EBIT growth 3Y216.51%
EBIT growth 5Y19.79%
EBIT Next Year46.82%
EBIT Next 3Y19.93%
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%