WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS INC (WH) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WH • US98311A1051
Current stock price
89.28 USD
+1.97 (+2.26%)
At close:
89.3582 USD
+0.08 (+0.09%)
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This WH fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WH Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- WH had positive earnings in the past year.
- WH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years WH has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years WH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- WH's Return On Assets of 4.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WH outperforms 65.08% of its industry peers.
- WH's Return On Equity of 41.24% is amongst the best of the industry. WH outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- WH has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: WH outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
- WH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.92%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.62% | ||
| ROE | 41.24% | ||
| ROIC | 10.56% |
ROA(3y)6.21%
ROA(5y)6.59%
ROE(3y)41.48%
ROE(5y)36.75%
ROIC(3y)10.92%
ROIC(5y)10.48%
1.3 Margins
- WH has a Profit Margin of 13.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WH outperforms 84.92% of its industry peers.
- WH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- WH's Operating Margin of 35.76% is amongst the best of the industry. WH outperforms 99.21% of its industry peers.
- WH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WH has a better Gross Margin (60.53%) than 75.40% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WH has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 35.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.51% | ||
| GM | 60.53% |
OM growth 3Y0.61%
OM growth 5Y17.36%
PM growth 3Y-17.09%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.16%
GM growth 5Y7.82%
2. WH Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WH is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for WH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- WH has an Altman-Z score of 1.96. This is not the best score and indicates that WH is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WH has a Altman-Z score of 1.96. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WH outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
- WH has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.98. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WH would need 7.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- WH's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WH outperforms 65.87% of its industry peers.
- WH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.37. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 5.37, WH is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC7.64%
2.3 Liquidity
- WH has a Current Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that WH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- WH has a Current ratio (0.86) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that WH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WH has a Quick ratio of 0.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WH outperforms 46.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. WH Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.53%.
- WH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 34.77% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.42% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.91% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.53%
EPS 3Y5.06%
EPS 5Y34.77%
EPS Q2Q%-10.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y1.91%
Sales Q2Q%-2.05%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.67% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- WH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.06%
EPS Next 2Y10.13%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
EPS Next 5Y13.67%
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y4.64%
Revenue Next 3Y5.25%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%
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 accelerating.
4. WH Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.49, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WH.
- 69.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WH to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.87), we can say WH is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.04 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WH.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WH is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WH to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.51), we can say WH is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WH is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of WH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.42
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y10.13%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
5. WH Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.97%, WH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.04, WH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, WH has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.97% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of WH grows each year by 23.87%, which is quite nice.
- WH has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- WH has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.87%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 65.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WH. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- WH's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP65.8%
EPS Next 2Y10.13%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
WH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
89.28
+1.97 (+2.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners106.03%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.42%
Ins Owner Change18.37%
Market Cap6.70B
Revenue(TTM)1.43B
Net Income(TTM)193.00M
Analysts83.2
Price Target98.85 (10.72%)
Short Float %9.93%
Short Ratio5.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.97% |
Yearly Dividend1.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.87%
DP65.8%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-20 2026-03-20 (0.43)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.51%
Max EPS beat(2)1.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.51%
Max EPS beat(4)10.76%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.57%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.94%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.87%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.06%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.39%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.22%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.29%
PT rev (1m)0.18%
PT rev (3m)1.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.04 | ||
| P/S | 4.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.26 | ||
| P/B | 14.32 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.05 |
EPS(TTM)4.58
EY5.13%
EPS(NY)4.95
Fwd EY5.54%
FCF(TTM)4.28
FCFY4.79%
OCF(TTM)4.89
OCFY5.48%
SpS19.04
BVpS6.24
TBVpS-33.94
PEG (NY)2.42
PEG (5Y)0.56
Graham Number25.3496 (-71.61%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.62% | ||
| ROE | 41.24% | ||
| ROCE | 13.9% | ||
| ROIC | 10.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 65.13% | ||
| OM | 35.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.51% | ||
| GM | 60.53% | ||
| FCFM | 22.46% |
ROA(3y)6.21%
ROA(5y)6.59%
ROE(3y)41.48%
ROE(5y)36.75%
ROIC(3y)10.92%
ROIC(5y)10.48%
ROICexc(3y)11.15%
ROICexc(5y)10.8%
ROICexgc(3y)78.22%
ROICexgc(5y)79.46%
ROCE(3y)14.37%
ROCE(5y)13.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.86%
OM growth 3Y0.61%
OM growth 5Y17.36%
PM growth 3Y-17.09%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.16%
GM growth 5Y7.82%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 166.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
F-Score6
WACC7.64%
ROIC/WACC1.38
Cap/Depr(3y)63.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.86%
Profit Quality(3y)122.34%
Profit Quality(5y)125.57%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.53%
EPS 3Y5.06%
EPS 5Y34.77%
EPS Q2Q%-10.58%
EPS Next Y8.06%
EPS Next 2Y10.13%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
EPS Next 5Y13.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y1.91%
Sales Q2Q%-2.05%
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y4.64%
Revenue Next 3Y5.25%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.96%
EBIT growth 5Y19.6%
EBIT Next Year27.9%
EBIT Next 3Y13.94%
EBIT Next 5Y11.55%
FCF growth 1Y33.2%
FCF growth 3Y-3.75%
FCF growth 5Y56.68%
OCF growth 1Y26.55%
OCF growth 3Y-2.75%
OCF growth 5Y40.51%
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS INC / WH Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WH.
What is the valuation status of WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS INC (WH) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS INC (WH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of WH stock?
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS INC (WH) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for WH stock?
The financial health rating of WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS INC (WH) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS INC (WH) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 65.8%.