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H

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Weak · 22/100

Hyatt Hotels Corp

Consumer Discretionary
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

$191.53

0.1%

Updated Today 12:11 PM ET

Report Card

H at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
0
Growth
0
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Weak · 22/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 30.1% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$18.01B

P/E

Forward P/E (est.)

ROE

-1.0%

Revenue Growth

4.2%

EPS Growth

Profit Margin

-0.5%

FCF Yield

4.3%

Debt / Equity

1.28x

ROIC

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

0.6x

Dividend Yield

0.3%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

8.0%

Rating Score

22/100

Business Overview
Research

Hyatt Hotels Corp (H) is a large-cap company in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $18.01B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $7.10B in revenue and posted a net loss of $52.00M.

Our model rates H Weak (22/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
Research

Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what H's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. H trades near $191.53, above its 50-day average ($181.22) and 200-day average ($161.66). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 35 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. H's is $5.63 (~2.9% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month H found buyers near $189.30 (support) and sellers near $206.86 (resistance); its 52-week range is $133.51–$206.86. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 0.1× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Revenue Growth
Research

4Y CAGR

23.7%

1/2 checks passedRevenue growingRevenue growth beats sector midpoint

Revenue moved from $4.26B in 2016 to $7.10B in 2025, a 5.8% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year was roughly flat (4.2%) year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.

Profitability
Research
0/3 checks passedProfitableNet margin above sector midpointROE above 12%

Gross Margin

47.5%

Operating Margin

3.5%

Net Margin

-0.7%

ROE

-1.0%

Hyatt Hotels Corp keeps about -0.5% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 47.5% gross margin and 3.5% operating margin. Return on equity is -1.0%. The company is currently unprofitable on a net basis.

Debt Analysis
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1/3 checks passedDebt under 1× equityDebt under 2× equityShort-term bills covered

Total Debt

$1.75B

Net Debt

$1.15B

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

1.28x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.3x, with a current ratio of 0.6x. That is a moderate, manageable debt load for most businesses. It carries roughly $1.75B of total debt against $593.00M of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
Research
2/3 checks passedPositive free cash flowFCF yield above 2%Market expects achievable growth (<8%)

Operating CF

$379.00M

Free Cash Flow

$159.00M

FCF Margin

2.2%

In the latest year Hyatt Hotels Corp produced about $379.00M of operating cash flow and $159.00M of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 4.3% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.

Valuation Analysis
Research
0/1 checks passedTrading below DCF fair value

P/E

P/S

2.54x

P/B

4.57x

EV / EBITDA

H trades at n/a trailing earnings, 2.5x sales, and 4.6x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly 8.0% long-term free-cash-flow growth. With no positive trailing earnings, value it on sales, cash flow, or growth rather than P/E.

DCF Fair Value (Educational)

A two-stage discounted cash flow on real SEC-filed free cash flow — the intrinsic-value anchor professional analysts triangulate from.

DCF fair value / share

Current price

$191.53

-85% · Above fair-value estimate

Starting FCF (latest 10-K)

$159.00M

Growth, years 1–5

4.2%

Fade to terminal, years 6–10

2.5%

Discount rate

9.0%

PV of 10-yr free cash flow$1.24B
PV of terminal value$1.52B
Estimated equity value$2.76B

Cash flows grow at the stage-1 rate (trailing revenue growth, capped at 20%) for five years, fade to 2.5% by year 10, and continue at that rate forever (Gordon terminal value), all discounted at 9.0%. Small changes in assumptions move the result a lot — treat this as one reference point, not a target price. Educational only, not investment advice.

Metrics vs. Sector Range

Where H sits versus its Consumer Discretionary sector peers in the S&P 500.

TTM P/E
Forward P/E
P/S ratio
2.5xFair
Revenue growth
4.2%Average
EPS growth
Gross margin
47.5%Average
Net margin
-0.5%Weak
ROE
-1.0%Weak

Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 50 Consumer Discretionary companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How H stacks up against its Consumer Discretionary peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Consumer Discretionary sector (92 S&P 500 companies), H ranks #47 of 92 by our overall rating.

P/E vs sector

median 25.4x

ROE vs sector

-1.0%

median 24.8%

Growth vs sector

4.2%

median 6.2%

Sector rank

#47

of 92 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
HThis stock4.2%Weak· 22
FLUT18.9%Weak· 30
ARMK41.5x10.2%Weak· 36
HTHT17.6x7.9%Favorable· 69
BROS147.6x28.4%Neutral· 49
IHG32.7x5.4%Neutral· 50
BJRINot rated
CAKENot rated
Consumer Discretionary median25.4x6.2%22/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianARMKHTHTBROSIHGP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Consumer Discretionary companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 92 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

Bull Case

The case for H:

  • Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~4.3%) funds buybacks and dividends.
  • As an established S&P 500 member in Consumer Discretionary, it brings scale and a long operating history.
Bear Case

The case against H:

  • Thin net margins (-0.5%) leave little room for error.
  • Our model's overall read is Weak (22/100).
Key Risks
Research

Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.3x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Margin risk — thin profitability (-0.5%) is vulnerable to cost or pricing pressure.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
Research

On balance, the fundamentals screen weakly: Hyatt Hotels Corp is a large-cap consumer discretionary business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at n/a earnings, which our model scores Weak (22/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

H — frequently asked questions

Is H a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Hyatt Hotels Corp Weak (22/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.

What is H's rating on The Stocks School?

Hyatt Hotels Corp currently scores 22/100 (Weak) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.

How our ratings work
Where does H's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Hyatt Hotels Corp's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for H calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this H analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell H. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.