INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:IHG • US45857P8068
Current stock price
143.62 USD
+3.41 (+2.43%)
At close:
143.62 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours:
This IHG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. IHG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- IHG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year IHG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years IHG has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years IHG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of IHG (14.18%) is better than 90.48% of its industry peers.
- IHG's Return On Invested Capital of 26.31% is amongst the best of the industry. IHG outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IHG is significantly above the industry average of 10.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.18% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 26.31% |
ROA(3y)14.33%
ROA(5y)11.51%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)26.54%
ROIC(5y)22.11%
1.3 Margins
- IHG has a Profit Margin of 14.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IHG outperforms 86.51% of its industry peers.
- IHG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- IHG has a Operating Margin of 23.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IHG outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IHG has grown nicely.
- IHG's Gross Margin of 31.26% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IHG is outperformed by 75.40% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IHG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.61% | ||
| GM | 31.26% |
OM growth 3Y8.19%
OM growth 5Y38.45%
PM growth 3Y14.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.73%
GM growth 5Y8.31%
2. IHG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- IHG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for IHG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, IHG has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for IHG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- IHG has an Altman-Z score of 2.38. This is not the best score and indicates that IHG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- IHG has a better Altman-Z score (2.38) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- IHG has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.57. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as IHG would need 6.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.57, IHG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC3.16
WACC8.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- IHG has a Current Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that IHG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.98, IHG is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- IHG has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that IHG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.97, IHG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. IHG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.04% over the past year.
- IHG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 74.14% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.40% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 16.73% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.04%
EPS 3Y21.43%
EPS 5Y74.14%
EPS Q2Q%13.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y10.06%
Revenue growth 5Y16.73%
Sales Q2Q%121.76%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- IHG is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -8.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.59%
EPS Next 2Y14.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.45%
EPS Next 5Y12.57%
Revenue Next Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.39%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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.
4. IHG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- IHG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.79.
- IHG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.47, IHG is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.97 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IHG.
- IHG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IHG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.62), we can say IHG is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- IHG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. IHG is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- IHG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- IHG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- IHG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- IHG's earnings are expected to grow with 14.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y14.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.45%
5. IHG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- IHG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%.
- IHG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.04.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, IHG is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
5.2 History
- IHG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- IHG has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 35.62% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IHG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.62%
EPS Next 2Y14.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.45%
IHG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
143.62
+3.41 (+2.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners67.85%
Inst Owner Change0.15%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.65B
Revenue(TTM)5.19B
Net Income(TTM)758.00M
Analysts69.63
Price Target146.86 (2.26%)
Short Float %0.19%
Short Ratio0.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP35.62%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date04-10 2026-04-10 (1.259)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-98.43%
PT rev (3m)-98.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)4.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)111.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.97 | ||
| P/S | 3.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 23 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.43 |
EPS(TTM)5.36
EY3.73%
EPS(NY)6.25
Fwd EY4.35%
FCF(TTM)4.88
FCFY3.39%
OCF(TTM)6.25
OCFY4.35%
SpS36.09
BVpS-19.06
TBVpS-27.1
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.18% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 37.44% | ||
| ROIC | 26.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 40.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 88.93% | ||
| OM | 23.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.61% | ||
| GM | 31.26% | ||
| FCFM | 13.51% |
ROA(3y)14.33%
ROA(5y)11.51%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)26.54%
ROIC(5y)22.11%
ROICexc(3y)45.06%
ROICexc(5y)37.45%
ROICexgc(3y)161.98%
ROICexgc(5y)130.49%
ROCE(3y)38.03%
ROCE(5y)31.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y65.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y65.26%
OM growth 3Y8.19%
OM growth 5Y38.45%
PM growth 3Y14.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.73%
GM growth 5Y8.31%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 294.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
F-Score7
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC3.16
Cap/Depr(3y)178.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)147.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.3%
Profit Quality(3y)101.16%
Profit Quality(5y)133.78%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.04%
EPS 3Y21.43%
EPS 5Y74.14%
EPS Q2Q%13.51%
EPS Next Y16.59%
EPS Next 2Y14.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.45%
EPS Next 5Y12.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y10.06%
Revenue growth 5Y16.73%
Sales Q2Q%121.76%
Revenue Next Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.39%
EBIT growth 1Y16.71%
EBIT growth 3Y19.07%
EBIT growth 5Y61.62%
EBIT Next Year14.52%
EBIT Next 3Y10.45%
EBIT Next 5Y9.08%
FCF growth 1Y8.51%
FCF growth 3Y8.62%
FCF growth 5Y62.96%
OCF growth 1Y24.03%
OCF growth 3Y11.6%
OCF growth 5Y45.65%
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR / IHG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to IHG.
What is the valuation status for IHG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of IHG stock?
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) is 26.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -7.53.
Can you provide the financial health for IHG stock?
The financial health rating of INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) is 4 / 10.