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.
- IHG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.18%, IHG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- IHG has a better Return On Invested Capital (26.31%) than 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.61%, IHG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- IHG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.41%, IHG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- IHG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 31.26%, IHG is not doing good in the industry: 75.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IHG 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
- An Altman-Z score of 2.44 indicates that IHG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of IHG (2.44) is better than 63.49% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.57, IHG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.44 |
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.
- IHG has a Quick ratio (0.97) which is in line with 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.
- IHG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 74.14% yearly.
- IHG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.40%.
- 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 12.59% 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 -8.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.59%
EPS Next 2Y14.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.45%
EPS Next 5Y12.59%
Revenue Next Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.35%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.90, 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 (27.35), we can say IHG is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.06, which indicates a rather expensive current 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.23. IHG is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IHG is valued a bit more expensive than 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- IHG's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.11 |
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 14.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.62
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 1.29%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.04, IHG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, IHG is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
5.2 History
- IHG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- IHG pays out 35.62% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.62%
EPS Next 2Y14.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.45%
IHG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
144.17
-2.11 (-1.44%)
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 Change0.18%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.73B
Revenue(TTM)5.19B
Net Income(TTM)758.00M
Analysts69.63
Price Target146.86 (1.87%)
Short Float %0.19%
Short Ratio0.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
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)2.39%
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 | 26.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.06 | ||
| P/S | 3.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.08 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.11 |
EPS(TTM)5.36
EY3.72%
EPS(NY)6.25
Fwd EY4.34%
FCF(TTM)4.88
FCFY3.38%
OCF(TTM)6.25
OCFY4.33%
SpS36.09
BVpS-19.06
TBVpS-27.1
PEG (NY)1.62
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 | 2.44 |
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 5Y12.59%
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-8.35%
EBIT growth 1Y16.71%
EBIT growth 3Y19.07%
EBIT growth 5Y61.62%
EBIT Next Year14.52%
EBIT Next 3Y10.45%
EBIT Next 5Y9.13%
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 26.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -7.56.
Can you provide the financial health for IHG stock?
The financial health rating of INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) is 4 / 10.