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INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

137.465 USD
-0.34 (-0.24%)
Last: 1/13/2026, 12:40:58 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to IHG. IHG was compared to 133 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 has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
In the past 5 years IHG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

IHG has a Return On Assets of 15.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IHG outperforms 92.48% of its industry peers.
IHG has a Return On Invested Capital of 29.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IHG outperforms 96.24% 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 10.34%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (29.05%) for IHG is above the 3 year average (24.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.65%, IHG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IHG has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.34%, IHG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.46% of the companies in the same industry.
IHG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IHG's Gross Margin of 30.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IHG is outperformed by 74.44% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

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.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.55 indicates that IHG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.55, IHG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.67% of the companies in the same industry.
IHG has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.03. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as IHG would need 6.03 years to pay back of 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 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 6.03
Altman-Z 2.55
ROIC/WACC3.44
WACC8.44%
IHG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIHG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

IHG has a Current 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's Current ratio of 0.79 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IHG outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that IHG may have some problems paying 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 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.
IHG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.39% yearly.
IHG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.47%.
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

IHG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.22% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.8%
EPS Next 2Y16.19%
EPS Next 3Y15%
EPS Next 5Y18.22%
Revenue Next Year5.77%
Revenue Next 2Y6.03%
Revenue Next 3Y6.07%
Revenue Next 5Y7.45%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
IHG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIHG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.88, IHG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as IHG.
IHG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.48, IHG is valued on the expensive side.
IHG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
IHG is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.88
Fwd PE 22.48
IHG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIHG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IHG is valued a bit more expensive than 67.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IHG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.43
EV/EBITDA 20.02
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.
IHG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as IHG's earnings are expected to grow with 15.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)3.77
EPS Next 2Y16.19%
EPS Next 3Y15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IHG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%. 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 6.32.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, IHG is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.27%

5.2 History

The dividend of IHG decreases each year by -16.62%.
IHG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
IHG has decreased its dividend 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 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 2Y16.19%
EPS Next 3Y15%
IHG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIHG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/13/2026, 12:40:58 PM)

137.465

-0.34 (-0.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners68.69%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.69B
Revenue(TTM)5.12B
Net Income(TTM)750.00M
Analysts70
Price Target128.36 (-6.62%)
Short Float %0.65%
Short Ratio5.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.27%
Yearly Dividend1.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.62%
DP35.6%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
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)3.57%
PT rev (3m)3.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.88
Fwd PE 22.48
P/S 4.04
P/FCF 30.43
P/OCF 23.68
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.02
EPS(TTM)4.93
EY3.59%
EPS(NY)6.11
Fwd EY4.45%
FCF(TTM)4.52
FCFY3.29%
OCF(TTM)5.81
OCFY4.22%
SpS34.01
BVpS-17.56
TBVpS-25.35
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)3.77
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 2.55
F-Score7
WACC8.44%
ROIC/WACC3.44
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 Y19.8%
EPS Next 2Y16.19%
EPS Next 3Y15%
EPS Next 5Y18.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.47%
Revenue growth 3Y19.2%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%6.05%
Revenue Next Year5.77%
Revenue Next 2Y6.03%
Revenue Next 3Y6.07%
Revenue Next 5Y7.45%
EBIT growth 1Y15.32%
EBIT growth 3Y25.64%
EBIT growth 5Y5.15%
EBIT Next Year19.44%
EBIT Next 3Y11.71%
EBIT Next 5Y10.81%
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 for IHG stock?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR?

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 27.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -7.83.


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 19.8% in the next year.