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INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:IHG - US45857P8068 - ADR

118.43 USD
-2.19 (-1.82%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
119.06 USD
+0.63 (+0.53%)
Pre-Market: 9/18/2025, 4:00:16 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

IHG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While IHG belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. IHG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year IHG was profitable.
In the past year IHG had a positive cash flow from operations.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 15.19%, IHG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.48% of the companies in the same industry.
IHG has a better Return On Invested Capital (29.05%) than 96.24% of its industry peers.
IHG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.68%. This is significantly above the industry average of 15.68%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.65%, IHG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.47% of the companies in the same industry.
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 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IHG has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.43%, IHG is doing worse than 77.44% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IHG is creating value.
IHG has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
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 2.33. 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 Altman-Z score of 2.33. This is in the better half of the industry: IHG outperforms 60.90% of its industry peers.
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.
IHG's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IHG outperforms 72.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 6.03
Altman-Z 2.33
ROIC/WACC3.52
WACC8.25%
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 of 0.79. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IHG outperforms 42.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that IHG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of IHG (0.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.60% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.39% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, IHG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.47% in the last year.
IHG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.25% yearly.
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 15.61% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.54% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.51%
EPS Next 2Y15.65%
EPS Next 3Y14.39%
EPS Next 5Y15.61%
Revenue Next Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y5.91%
Revenue Next 3Y5.87%
Revenue Next 5Y7.54%

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

IHG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.37.
IHG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IHG is cheaper than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
IHG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.83, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of IHG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IHG is valued a bit cheaper than 60.15% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. IHG is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.37
Fwd PE 19.83
IHG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIHG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IHG is valued a bit more expensive than 60.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IHG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IHG is cheaper than 67.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.59
EV/EBITDA 17.81
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as IHG's earnings are expected to grow with 14.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)3.3
EPS Next 2Y15.65%
EPS Next 3Y14.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%, IHG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
IHG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.93.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, IHG is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.44%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

35.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IHG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.6%
EPS Next 2Y15.65%
EPS Next 3Y14.39%
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 (9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 119.06 +0.63 (+0.53%)

118.43

-2.19 (-1.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23
Inst Owners69.35%
Inst Owner Change3.31%
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.08B
Analysts52
Price Target127.34 (7.52%)
Short Float %0.92%
Short Ratio7.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.44%
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)4.52%
PT rev (3m)0.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)2.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.37
Fwd PE 19.83
P/S 3.53
P/FCF 26.59
P/OCF 20.69
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.81
EPS(TTM)4.86
EY4.1%
EPS(NY)5.97
Fwd EY5.04%
FCF(TTM)4.45
FCFY3.76%
OCF(TTM)5.73
OCFY4.83%
SpS33.54
BVpS-17.32
TBVpS-25
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)3.3
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y8.62%
ROICexcg 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 2.33
F-Score7
WACC8.25%
ROIC/WACC3.52
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 Y19.51%
EPS Next 2Y15.65%
EPS Next 3Y14.39%
EPS Next 5Y15.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.47%
Revenue growth 3Y19.2%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%6.05%
Revenue Next Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y5.91%
Revenue Next 3Y5.87%
Revenue Next 5Y7.54%
EBIT growth 1Y15.32%
EBIT growth 3Y25.64%
EBIT growth 5Y5.15%
EBIT Next Year18.06%
EBIT Next 3Y11.15%
EBIT Next 5Y11.03%
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%