INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:IHG • US45857P8068
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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.
- IHG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years IHG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- IHG has a Return On Assets of 14.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IHG outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
- IHG has a better Return On Invested Capital (26.31%) than 96.03% of its industry peers.
- IHG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 26.54%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.57%.
| 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 better Profit Margin (14.61%) than 87.30% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IHG has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 23.41%, IHG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- IHG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- IHG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, IHG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- IHG has an Altman-Z score of 2.32. 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.
- The Altman-Z score of IHG (2.32) is better than 64.29% 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.
- IHG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.57. This is in the better half of the industry: IHG outperforms 69.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
ROIC/WACC3.17
WACC8.3%
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.
- IHG's Quick ratio of 0.97 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IHG outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, IHG shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 74.14% on average per year.
- IHG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.40%.
- Measured over the past years, IHG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.73% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, IHG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.57% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.44%
EPS Next 2Y14.56%
EPS Next 3Y14.64%
EPS Next 5Y12.57%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.74%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.39%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.64, which means the current valuation is very expensive for IHG.
- IHG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.54. IHG is around the same levels.
- IHG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.01.
- IHG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- IHG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IHG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: IHG is more expensive than 67.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IHG is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- IHG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of IHG may justify a higher PE ratio.
- IHG's earnings are expected to grow with 14.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y14.56%
EPS Next 3Y14.64%
5. IHG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- IHG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.42%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- IHG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.09.
- IHG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
5.2 History
- IHG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of IHG decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- IHG pays out 35.62% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.62%
EPS Next 2Y14.56%
EPS Next 3Y14.64%
IHG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
132.06
+2.82 (+2.18%)
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 Owners67.87%
Inst Owner Change4.4%
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.76B
Revenue(TTM)5.19B
Net Income(TTM)758.00M
Analysts69.29
Price Target9366 (6992.23%)
Short Float %0.28%
Short Ratio1.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP35.62%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-5.07%
PT rev (3m)7457.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)111.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.01 | ||
| P/S | 3.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.01 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.79 |
EPS(TTM)5.15
EY3.9%
EPS(NY)6
Fwd EY4.54%
FCF(TTM)4.68
FCFY3.55%
OCF(TTM)6
OCFY4.54%
SpS34.68
BVpS-18.32
TBVpS-26.03
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham NumberN/A
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 | 2.32 |
F-Score7
WACC8.3%
ROIC/WACC3.17
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 Y16.44%
EPS Next 2Y14.56%
EPS Next 3Y14.64%
EPS Next 5Y12.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y10.06%
Revenue growth 5Y16.73%
Sales Q2Q%121.76%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.74%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.39%
EBIT growth 1Y16.71%
EBIT growth 3Y19.07%
EBIT growth 5Y61.62%
EBIT Next Year14.9%
EBIT Next 3Y10.62%
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
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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.
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INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for IHG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) is 25.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -7.21.
What is the expected EPS growth for INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) is expected to grow by 16.44% in the next year.