(CHH) Choice Hotels International - Ratings and Ratios
Franchise Hotel Brands, Management Services
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Description: CHH Choice Hotels International July 28, 2025
Choice Hotels International Inc (NYSE:CHH) is a prominent hotel franchisor operating globally, with a diverse portfolio of brands catering to various customer segments. The companys extensive brand network includes Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, and Radisson, among others, allowing it to maintain a strong presence in the hospitality industry.
From a business perspective, Choice Hotels International generates revenue primarily through franchising and management fees. The companys ability to expand its brand portfolio and increase its global footprint is crucial to driving growth. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor include the number of properties under franchise, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR). A growing ADR and RevPAR would indicate the companys ability to increase revenue and maintain competitiveness in the market.
In terms of financial health, it is essential to analyze metrics such as debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and return on equity (ROE). Although the provided ROE of -355.76 appears concerning, it may be an anomaly or a result of one-time events. A more in-depth analysis of the companys financial statements is necessary to determine the underlying causes. Other relevant KPIs include the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, which is currently at 20.15, and the forward P/E ratio of 18.48, indicating the markets expectations for future earnings growth.
To further assess the companys prospects, it is crucial to examine industry trends, competitive landscape, and the overall economic environment. The hospitality industry is sensitive to economic fluctuations, and factors such as travel demand, occupancy rates, and global events can significantly impact Choice Hotels Internationals performance. By closely monitoring these factors and adjusting strategies accordingly, the company can navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
CHH Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 4,612m |
| Sub-Industry | Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines |
| IPO / Inception | 1997-09-16 |
CHH Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -43.0% |
| Fundamental | 61.3% |
| Dividend Rating | 58.2% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -36.3% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.27 of 5 |
CHH Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.17% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 1.34% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 39.90% |
| Payout Consistency | 68.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 16.3% |
CHH Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -98% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -84.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 36.8% |
| CAGR 5y | -7.32% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | -0.20 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | -0.68 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.53 |
| Alpha | -42.02 |
| Beta | 0.844 |
| Volatility | 25.39% |
| Current Volume | 587.7k |
| Average Volume 20d | 514.5k |
| Stop Loss | 94.3 (-3.7%) |
| Signal | -1.85 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0
| Net Income (307.8m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 94.6m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.09 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 3.95pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -3.25% (prev -0.25%; Δ -3.00pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.12 (>3.0%) and CFO 321.9m > Net Income 307.8m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (1.95b) to EBITDA (547.9m) ratio: 3.56 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.89 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (46.6m) change vs 12m ago -3.02% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 52.40% (prev 43.24%; Δ 9.16pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 60.85% (prev 61.58%; Δ -0.73pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 5.68 (EBITDA TTM 547.9m / Interest Expense TTM 87.1m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 4.54
| (A) -0.02 = (Total Current Assets 400.7m - Total Current Liabilities 451.9m) / Total Assets 2.66b |
| (B) 0.79 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 2.10b / Total Assets 2.66b |
| (C) 0.19 = EBIT TTM 494.3m / Avg Total Assets 2.59b |
| (D) 0.78 = Book Value of Equity 2.10b / Total Liabilities 2.69b |
| Total Rating: 4.54 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 61.27
| 1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.83% = 1.91 |
| 3. FCF Margin 15.93% = 3.98 |
| 4. Debt/Equity -76.66 = -2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 3.56 = -2.35 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 14.27)% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE -531.6% = -2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 7.55% = 0.57 |
| 9. EPS Trend -26.80% = -1.34 |
What is the price of CHH shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.59%, over one month by -9.44%, over three months by -25.38% and over the past year by -25.09%.
Is Choice Hotels International a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CHH is around 76.77 USD . This means that CHH is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -21.61%.
Is CHH a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 9
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the CHH price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 120.4 | 22.9% |
| Analysts Target Price | 120.4 | 22.9% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 84.2 | -14.1% |
CHH Fundamental Data Overview October 20, 2025
P/E Trailing = 15.4065
P/E Forward = 14.2248
P/S = 5.7805
P/B = 898.9504
P/EG = 1.6154
Beta = 0.844
Revenue TTM = 1.58b USD
EBIT TTM = 494.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 547.9m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.90b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 5.37m USD (from shortTermDebt, last fiscal year)
Debt = 2.01b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 1.95b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 6.56b USD (4.61b + Debt 2.01b - CCE 58.6m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 5.68 (Ebit TTM 494.3m / Interest Expense TTM 87.1m)
FCF Yield = 3.83% (FCF TTM 251.3m / Enterprise Value 6.56b)
FCF Margin = 15.93% (FCF TTM 251.3m / Revenue TTM 1.58b)
Net Margin = 19.52% (Net Income TTM 307.8m / Revenue TTM 1.58b)
Gross Margin = 52.40% ((Revenue TTM 1.58b - Cost of Revenue TTM 750.7m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 60.76% (prev 50.47%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.46 (Enterprise Value 6.56b / Total Assets 2.66b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.13% (Interest Expense 22.7m / Debt 2.01b)
Taxrate = 24.75% (26.9m / 108.6m)
NOPAT = 372.0m (EBIT 494.3m * (1 - 24.75%))
Current Ratio = 0.89 (Total Current Assets 400.7m / Total Current Liabilities 451.9m)
Debt / Equity = -76.66 (negative equity) (Debt 2.01b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter -26.2m)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.56 (Net Debt 1.95b / EBITDA 547.9m)
Debt / FCF = 7.77 (Net Debt 1.95b / FCF TTM 251.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = -57.9m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 11.55% (Net Income 307.8m / Total Assets 2.66b)
RoE = -531.6% (negative equity) (Net Income TTM 307.8m / Total Stockholder Equity -57.9m)
RoCE = 26.83% (EBIT 494.3m / Capital Employed (Equity -57.9m + L.T.Debt 1.90b))
RoIC = 20.89% (NOPAT 372.0m / Invested Capital 1.78b)
WACC = 6.62% (E(4.61b)/V(6.62b) * Re(9.13%) + D(2.01b)/V(6.62b) * Rd(1.13%) * (1-Tc(0.25)))
Discount Rate = 9.13% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -3.01%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 70.16% ; FCFE base≈205.9m ; Y1≈164.2m ; Y5≈110.7m
Fair Price DCF = 37.01 (DCF Value 1.71b / Shares Outstanding 46.3m; 5y FCF grow -24.27% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -26.80 | EPS CAGR: -55.78% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 7.55 | Revenue CAGR: 1.06% | SUE: -0.39 | # QB: 0
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