(HTHT) Huazhu - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: China • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US44332N1063

Hotels, Resorts, Lodging, Accommodation, Hospitality

HTHT EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of HTHT over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": -0.75, "2020-12-31": -0.02, "2021-03-31": -1.45, "2021-06-30": 1.43, "2021-09-30": -0.15, "2021-12-31": -0.7, "2022-03-31": -2.12, "2022-06-30": -2.7, "2022-09-30": -1.21, "2022-12-31": -0.82, "2023-03-31": 3.2, "2023-06-30": 3.27, "2023-09-30": 4.23, "2023-12-31": 2.04, "2024-03-31": 2.43, "2024-06-30": 3.88, "2024-09-30": 4.29, "2024-12-31": 1.03, "2025-03-31": 2.48, "2025-06-30": 4.24,

HTHT Revenue

Revenue of HTHT over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 3158, 2020-12-31: 3587, 2021-03-31: 2327, 2021-06-30: 3587, 2021-09-30: 3523, 2021-12-31: 3350, 2022-03-31: 2681, 2022-06-30: 3382, 2022-09-30: 4093, 2022-12-31: 4093, 2023-03-31: 4480, 2023-06-30: 5530, 2023-09-30: 6288, 2023-12-31: 5278, 2024-03-31: 5278, 2024-06-30: 6148, 2024-09-30: 6442, 2024-12-31: 6023, 2025-03-31: 5395, 2025-06-30: 6426,

Description: HTHT Huazhu

H World Group Limited is a prominent hotel operator in China, managing a diverse portfolio of leased and owned, manachised, and franchised hotels under various brands, including HanTing Hotel, Ni Hao Hotel, and Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts. With a presence across the country, the company has established itself as a major player in the Chinese hospitality industry.

To further analyze the companys performance, we can look at key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, average daily rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. With a large portfolio of hotels, H World Groups revenue is likely driven by a combination of room bookings, food and beverage sales, and other ancillary services. A strong ADR and high occupancy rate would indicate the companys ability to effectively manage its hotels and attract customers.

In terms of its business model, H World Groups diversified brand portfolio and mix of leased, owned, manachised, and franchised hotels provide a degree of flexibility and scalability. The companys ability to adapt to changing market conditions and consumer preferences will be crucial in driving its future growth. Key metrics to watch include the companys same-hotel sales growth, pipeline of new hotel openings, and its ability to maintain a strong brand presence in the competitive Chinese hotel market.

From a financial perspective, the companys return on equity (RoE) of 27.71% indicates a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. With a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.16, the companys valuation appears reasonable compared to its expected earnings growth. Investors will be watching the companys ability to continue delivering strong earnings growth and maintaining a healthy balance sheet.

HTHT Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 11,464m
Sub-Industry Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines
IPO / Inception 2010-03-26

HTHT Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 9.51%
Fundamental 89.6%
Dividend Rating 54.6%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 17.2%
Analyst Rating 4.53 of 5

HTHT Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 4.93%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.90%
Annual Growth 5y 13.13%
Payout Consistency 43.6%
Payout Ratio 14.8%

HTHT Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 46.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 8.4%
Growth Correlation 5y -51.2%
CAGR 5y 7.65%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.17
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 0.29
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.10
Alpha 0.02
Beta 0.936
Volatility 30.96%
Current Volume 4575.4k
Average Volume 20d 1915.5k
Stop Loss 37 (-3.2%)
Signal 1.22

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5

Net Income (3.76b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.46b TTM)
FCFTA 0.10 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 3.72pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -15.29% (prev -1.70%; Δ -13.58pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.12 (>3.0%) and CFO 7.64b > Net Income 3.76b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (27.62b) to EBITDA (7.48b) ratio: 3.69 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.81 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (323.2m) change vs 12m ago 3.15% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 38.07% (prev 37.05%; Δ 1.02pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 38.18% (prev 36.82%; Δ 1.36pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 19.65 (EBITDA TTM 7.48b / Interest Expense TTM 316.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 0.48

(A) -0.06 = (Total Current Assets 15.67b - Total Current Liabilities 19.38b) / Total Assets 64.78b
(B) 0.04 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 2.75b / Total Assets 64.78b
(C) 0.10 = EBIT TTM 6.21b / Avg Total Assets 63.62b
(D) 0.06 = Book Value of Equity 3.01b / Total Liabilities 52.49b
Total Rating: 0.48 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 89.61

1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50
2. FCF Yield 8.49% = 4.25
3. FCF Margin 27.97% = 6.99
4. Debt/Equity 0.89 = 2.12
5. Debt/Ebitda 1.45 = 1.05
6. ROIC - WACC (= 14.54)% = 12.50
7. RoE 32.03% = 2.50
8. Rev. Trend 77.55% = 5.82
9. EPS Trend 57.92% = 2.90

What is the price of HTHT shares?

As of September 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 38.22 with a total of 4,575,421 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.10%, over one month by +18.18%, over three months by +15.52% and over the past year by +38.88%.

Is Huazhu a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Huazhu (NASDAQ:HTHT) is currently (September 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 89.61 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of HTHT is around 37.98 USD . This means that HTHT is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -0.63%.

Is HTHT a buy, sell or hold?

Huazhu has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.53. Therefore, it is recommended to buy HTHT.
  • Strong Buy: 10
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the HTHT price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 44.1 15.3%
Analysts Target Price 44.1 15.3%
ValueRay Target Price 42.3 10.7%

Last update: 2025-09-18 04:36

HTHT Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap CNY = 81.61b (11.46b USD * 7.1191 USD.CNY)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 12.45b CNY (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 22.2096
P/E Forward = 35.3357
P/S = 0.472
P/B = 6.6746
P/EG = 46.26
Beta = 0.339
Revenue TTM = 24.29b CNY
EBIT TTM = 6.21b CNY
EBITDA TTM = 7.48b CNY
Long Term Debt = 777.0m CNY (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 10.07b CNY (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 10.84b CNY (Calculated: Short Term 10.07b + Long Term 777.0m)
Net Debt = 27.62b CNY (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 80.00b CNY (81.61b + Debt 10.84b - CCE 12.45b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 19.65 (Ebit TTM 6.21b / Interest Expense TTM 316.0m)
FCF Yield = 8.49% (FCF TTM 6.79b / Enterprise Value 80.00b)
FCF Margin = 27.97% (FCF TTM 6.79b / Revenue TTM 24.29b)
Net Margin = 15.48% (Net Income TTM 3.76b / Revenue TTM 24.29b)
Gross Margin = 38.07% ((Revenue TTM 24.29b - Cost of Revenue TTM 15.04b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 26.55 (Enterprise Value 80.00b / Book Value Of Equity 3.01b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.84% (Interest Expense 91.0m / Debt 10.84b)
Taxrate = 34.89% (1.66b / 4.76b)
NOPAT = 4.04b (EBIT 6.21b * (1 - 34.89%))
Current Ratio = 0.81 (Total Current Assets 15.67b / Total Current Liabilities 19.38b)
Debt / Equity = 0.89 (Debt 10.84b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 12.15b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.45 (Net Debt 27.62b / EBITDA 7.48b)
Debt / FCF = 1.60 (Debt 10.84b / FCF TTM 6.79b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 11.74b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 5.80% (Net Income 3.76b, Total Assets 64.78b )
RoE = 32.03% (Net Income TTM 3.76b / Total Stockholder Equity 11.74b)
RoCE = 49.61% (Ebit 6.21b / (Equity 11.74b + L.T.Debt 777.0m))
RoIC = 22.95% (NOPAT 4.04b / Invested Capital 17.61b)
WACC = 8.41% (E(81.61b)/V(92.45b) * Re(9.46%)) + (D(10.84b)/V(92.45b) * Rd(0.84%) * (1-Tc(0.35)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 1.55 | Cagr: 0.36%
Discount Rate = 9.46% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.71% ; FCFE base≈5.77b ; Y1≈7.00b ; Y5≈11.49b
Fair Price DCF = 495.0 (DCF Value 151.93b / Shares Outstanding 306.9m; 5y FCF grow 22.78% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 57.92 | EPS CAGR: 198.3% | SUE: 0.30 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 77.55 | Revenue CAGR: 17.82% | SUE: 0.05 | # QB: 0

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