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INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IHG - US45857P8068 - ADR

134.53 USD
-0.38 (-0.28%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 10:00:10 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

IHG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While IHG has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. IHG is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

IHG had positive earnings in the past year.
IHG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years IHG 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years IHG had a positive operating cash flow.
IHG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIHG 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 2024 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 15.19%, IHG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
IHG has a Return On Invested Capital of 29.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IHG outperforms 96.21% 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 10.42%.
The 3 year average ROIC (24.68%) for IHG is below the current ROIC(29.05%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.19%
ROE N/A
ROIC 29.05%
ROA(3y)12.57%
ROA(5y)7.64%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)24.68%
ROIC(5y)17.64%
IHG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIHG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

IHG has a Profit Margin of 14.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IHG outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
IHG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.34%, IHG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IHG has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of IHG (30.43%) is worse than 75.76% of its industry peers.
IHG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.34%
PM (TTM) 14.65%
GM 30.43%
OM growth 3Y5.4%
OM growth 5Y3.86%
PM growth 3Y11.71%
PM growth 5Y8.92%
GM growth 3Y-1.28%
GM growth 5Y1.91%
IHG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIHG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IHG is creating value.
IHG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
IHG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for IHG is higher compared to a year ago.
IHG Yearly Shares OutstandingIHG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
IHG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIHG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

IHG has an Altman-Z score of 2.51. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IHG outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IHG is 6.03, which is on the high side as it means it would take IHG, 6.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.03, IHG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 6.03
Altman-Z 2.51
ROIC/WACC3.45
WACC8.42%
IHG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIHG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that IHG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
IHG has a Current ratio (0.79) which is in line with its industry peers.
IHG has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. 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 has a Quick ratio (0.79) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.79
IHG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIHG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IHG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.60%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, IHG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.39% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 8.47% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.25% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.6%
EPS 3Y43.24%
EPS 5Y7.39%
EPS Q2Q%18.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.47%
Revenue growth 3Y19.2%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%6.05%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.74%
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y14.86%
EPS Next 5Y17.69%
Revenue Next Year5.77%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y6.07%
Revenue Next 5Y7.45%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
IHG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIHG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
IHG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIHG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.29, the valuation of IHG can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IHG is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IHG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.41), we can say IHG is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.07 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IHG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IHG is on the same level as its industry peers.
IHG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.29
Fwd PE 22.07
IHG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIHG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

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 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IHG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.78
EV/EBITDA 19.66
IHG Per share dataIHG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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 14.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)3.69
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y14.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IHG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%.
IHG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.72.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.28, IHG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%

5.2 History

The dividend of IHG decreases each year by -16.62%.
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)-16.62%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
IHG Yearly Dividends per shareIHG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

IHG pays out 35.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.6%
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y14.86%
IHG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIHG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B
IHG Dividend Payout.IHG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IHG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR

NYSE:IHG (12/5/2025, 10:00:10 AM)

134.53

-0.38 (-0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners68.94%
Inst Owner Change-0.31%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.25B
Revenue(TTM)5.12B
Net Income(TTM)750.00M
Analysts68.46
Price Target121.88 (-9.4%)
Short Float %0.66%
Short Ratio5.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%
Yearly Dividend1.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.62%
DP35.6%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date08-22 2025-08-22 (0.586)
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)-0.06%
PT rev (3m)-1.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.29
Fwd PE 22.07
P/S 3.96
P/FCF 29.78
P/OCF 23.17
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.66
EPS(TTM)4.93
EY3.66%
EPS(NY)6.1
Fwd EY4.53%
FCF(TTM)4.52
FCFY3.36%
OCF(TTM)5.81
OCFY4.32%
SpS34.01
BVpS-17.56
TBVpS-25.35
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)3.69
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.19%
ROE N/A
ROCE 40.27%
ROIC 29.05%
ROICexc 37.14%
ROICexgc 78.59%
OM 22.34%
PM (TTM) 14.65%
GM 30.43%
FCFM 13.28%
ROA(3y)12.57%
ROA(5y)7.64%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)24.68%
ROIC(5y)17.64%
ROICexc(3y)42.58%
ROICexc(5y)30.73%
ROICexgc(3y)167.06%
ROICexgc(5y)116.93%
ROCE(3y)34.5%
ROCE(5y)24.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.9%
OM growth 3Y5.4%
OM growth 5Y3.86%
PM growth 3Y11.71%
PM growth 5Y8.92%
GM growth 3Y-1.28%
GM growth 5Y1.91%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 6.03
Debt/EBITDA 3
Cap/Depr 293.94%
Cap/Sales 3.79%
Interest Coverage 6.39
Cash Conversion 72.23%
Profit Quality 90.67%
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 2.51
F-Score7
WACC8.42%
ROIC/WACC3.45
Cap/Depr(3y)129.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.17%
Profit Quality(3y)118.96%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.6%
EPS 3Y43.24%
EPS 5Y7.39%
EPS Q2Q%18.87%
EPS Next Y20.74%
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y14.86%
EPS Next 5Y17.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.47%
Revenue growth 3Y19.2%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%6.05%
Revenue Next Year5.77%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y6.07%
Revenue Next 5Y7.45%
EBIT growth 1Y15.32%
EBIT growth 3Y25.64%
EBIT growth 5Y5.15%
EBIT Next Year18.32%
EBIT Next 3Y11.04%
EBIT Next 5Y10.57%
FCF growth 1Y-0.73%
FCF growth 3Y3.42%
FCF growth 5Y6.39%
OCF growth 1Y11.2%
OCF growth 3Y4.41%
OCF growth 5Y2.09%

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR / IHG 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 of INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of IHG stock?

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) is 27.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -7.66.


What is the earnings growth outlook for INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) is expected to grow by 20.74% in the next year.