WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS INC (WH) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WH • US98311A1051
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years WH has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years WH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- WH's Return On Assets of 4.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WH outperforms 65.87% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of WH (41.24%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WH (10.56%) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WH is in line with the industry average of 10.68%.
| 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 84.13% of its industry peers.
- WH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- WH has a better Operating Margin (35.76%) than 99.21% of its industry peers.
- WH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 60.53%, WH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- WH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WH is creating some value.
- WH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- WH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- WH has an Altman-Z score of 1.88. 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 1.88. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WH outperforms 53.97% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WH is 7.98, which is on the high side as it means it would take WH, 7.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WH (7.98) is better than 65.08% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.37 is on the high side and indicates that WH has dependencies on debt financing.
- WH has a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.37. This is in the lower half of the industry: WH underperforms 65.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC7.62%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that WH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.86, WH is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that WH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.86, WH is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. WH Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.53% over the past year.
- 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.
- WH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.91% yearly.
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
- WH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.67% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.71%
EPS Next 2Y9.57%
EPS Next 3Y10.29%
EPS Next 5Y13.67%
Revenue Next Year3.25%
Revenue Next 2Y4.54%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. WH Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.94, the valuation of WH can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WH is cheaper than 69.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WH to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say WH is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.66, the valuation of WH can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WH is valued a bit cheaper than 65.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WH to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.84), we can say WH is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WH is more expensive than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WH, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.13 |
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)2.33
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y9.57%
EPS Next 3Y10.29%
5. WH Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.15%, WH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.11, WH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- WH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.87%!
- 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 last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.87%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- WH pays out 65.80% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y9.57%
EPS Next 3Y10.29%
WH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
82.16
+0.69 (+0.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners104.35%
Inst Owner Change7.54%
Ins Owners2.32%
Ins Owner Change18.37%
Market Cap6.17B
Revenue(TTM)1.43B
Net Income(TTM)193.00M
Analysts83.2
Price Target98.48 (19.86%)
Short Float %8.75%
Short Ratio4.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
Yearly Dividend1.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.87%
DP65.8%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)2.25%
PT rev (3m)3.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.66 | ||
| P/S | 4.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.82 | ||
| P/B | 13.19 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.13 |
EPS(TTM)4.58
EY5.57%
EPS(NY)4.93
Fwd EY6%
FCF(TTM)4.27
FCFY5.2%
OCF(TTM)4.88
OCFY5.94%
SpS19.02
BVpS6.23
TBVpS-33.89
PEG (NY)2.33
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number25.33
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 | 1.88 |
F-Score6
WACC7.62%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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 Y7.71%
EPS Next 2Y9.57%
EPS Next 3Y10.29%
EPS Next 5Y13.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y1.91%
Sales Q2Q%-2.05%
Revenue Next Year3.25%
Revenue Next 2Y4.54%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.96%
EBIT growth 5Y19.6%
EBIT Next Year28.98%
EBIT Next 3Y14.11%
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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 65.8%.