IHG
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
$165.32
▼ 2.7%Updated Today 12:11 PM ET
IHG at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.
Overall: Neutral · 50/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.
▲ Up 38.2% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$31.51B
P/E
32.73x
Forward P/E (est.)
25.97x
ROE
69.6%
Revenue Growth
5.4%
EPS Growth
26.1%
Profit Margin
14.6%
FCF Yield
2.1%
Debt / Equity
4.08x
ROIC
—
Interest Coverage
—
Current Ratio
—
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
—
Rating Score
50/100
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) 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 $31.51B.
Our model rates IHG Neutral (50/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what IHG'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. IHG trades near $165.32, above its 50-day average ($157.51) and 200-day average ($139.46). 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 46 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. IHG's is $3.16 (~1.9% 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 IHG found buyers near $160.71 (support) and sellers near $175.89 (resistance); its 52-week range is $113.32–$175.89. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.6× 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.
Where IHG sits versus its Consumer Discretionary sector peers in the S&P 500.
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.
How IHG 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), IHG ranks #26 of 92 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (32.7x P/E vs. 25.4x median) with a higher return on equity (69.6% vs. 24.8%) and slower revenue growth (5.4% vs. 6.2%).
P/E vs sector
32.7x
median 25.4x
ROE vs sector
69.6%
median 24.8%
Growth vs sector
5.4%
median 6.2%
Sector rank
#26
of 92 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
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.
The case for IHG:
- Strong return on equity (69.6%) shows capital is put to work well.
- As an established S&P 500 member in Consumer Discretionary, it brings scale and a long operating history.
The case against IHG:
- Elevated leverage (debt/equity 4.1x) adds financial risk.
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Valuation risk — at 32.7x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.
Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 4.1x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the picture is mixed: InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is a large-cap consumer discretionary business growing at a mature pace, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 32.7x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (50/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
IHG — frequently asked questions
Is IHG a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Neutral (50/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is IHG's rating on The Stocks School?
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC currently scores 50/100 (Neutral) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does IHG's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from InterContinental Hotels Group PLC's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for IHG 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 IHG analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell IHG. 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.
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