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
- In the past year IHG was profitable.
- IHG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years IHG has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years IHG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- IHG has a better Return On Assets (14.18%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of IHG (26.31%) is better than 95.24% 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 10.55%.
| 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
- IHG's Profit Margin of 14.61% is amongst the best of the industry. IHG outperforms 86.51% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IHG has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of IHG (23.41%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- IHG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- IHG has a worse Gross Margin (31.26%) than 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IHG is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, IHG has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, IHG has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, IHG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- IHG has an Altman-Z score of 2.45. 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 (2.45) is better than 61.90% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IHG outperforms 70.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
ROIC/WACC3.15
WACC8.35%
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.
- IHG's Current ratio of 0.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IHG outperforms 50.79% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that IHG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- IHG has a Quick ratio of 0.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IHG outperforms 56.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. IHG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- IHG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.04%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 74.14% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- IHG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.40%.
- IHG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.73% yearly.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, IHG will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -8.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.59%
EPS Next 2Y14.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.45%
EPS Next 5Y12.57%
Revenue Next Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.93, the valuation of IHG can be described as expensive.
- IHG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- IHG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.95.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.08, IHG is valued on the expensive side.
- IHG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- IHG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than IHG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 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 | 29.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- IHG's 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 14.45% in the coming years.
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 1.32%.
- IHG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.04.
- IHG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
5.2 History
- IHG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- 35.62% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IHG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.62%
EPS Next 2Y14.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.45%
IHG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
144.32
-2.48 (-1.69%)
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 Change0.15%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.75B
Revenue(TTM)5.19B
Net Income(TTM)758.00M
Analysts69.63
Price Target146.86 (1.76%)
Short Float %0.19%
Short Ratio0.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
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)2.26%
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 | 26.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.08 | ||
| P/S | 4 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.11 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.17 |
EPS(TTM)5.36
EY3.71%
EPS(NY)6.25
Fwd EY4.33%
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 | 2.45 |
F-Score7
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC3.15
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 5Y12.57%
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-8.39%
EBIT growth 1Y16.71%
EBIT growth 3Y19.07%
EBIT growth 5Y61.62%
EBIT Next Year14.52%
EBIT Next 3Y10.45%
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
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 26.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -7.57.
Can you provide the financial health for IHG stock?
The financial health rating of INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS-ADR (IHG) is 4 / 10.