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Hyatt Hotels Corp (H)

Overvalued
Consumer CyclicalLodgingUnited States

Fundamental

41

Price

$158.56

Market Cap

$15.19B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

Hyatt Hotels Corporation operates as a hospitality company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Management and Franchising, Owned and Leased, and Distribution segments. The company develops, owns, operates, manages, franchises, leases, and licenses a portfolio of properties, consisting of full-service hotels and resorts, select service hotels, and other properties, including timeshare, fractional, and other forms of residential and vacation units. It operates its properties under the Park Hyatt, Alila, Miraval, Impression by Secrets, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Andaz, Thompson Hotels, The Standard, Dream Hotels, The StandardX, Breathless Resorts & Spas, JdV by Hyatt, Bunkhouse Hotels, Me and All Hotels, Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Secrets Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape Resorts & Spas, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Destination by Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Vacation Club, Hyatt, Caption by Hyatt, Unscripted by Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Select, and UrCove brands. The company also offers Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt, a short-term vacation rental platform that features direct booking for short-term private home rentals in the United States, as well as distribution and destination management services; and World of Hyatt loyalty program, which allows rewards points to be redeemed for hotel nights and other rewards. It serves corporations; national, state, and regional associations; specialty market accounts, including social, government, military, educational, religious, and fraternal organizations; travel agency and luxury organizations; and a group of individual consumers. Hyatt Hotels Corporation was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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Direct competitors

Who this company fights with for the same customers

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P/E: 36.8Score: 84Market cap: $91.66B

The largest asset-light hotel operator, competing with Hyatt for the same owners' management and franchise contracts and for the same business and luxury travelers through brands such as Ritz-Carlton, W and Sheraton that sit directly opposite Park Hyatt, Andaz and Hyatt Regency.

P/E: 46.7Score: 80Market cap: $72.08B

Competes for the same full-service and upscale guests and for the same hotel-owner agreements, with Conrad, Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotels & Resorts facing Hyatt's luxury and Classics portfolios and Homewood/Home2 facing Hyatt House and Hyatt Studios.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLCIHG

A global franchisor whose InterContinental, Regent and Kimpton brands compete with Hyatt for luxury and lifestyle travelers and for conversion deals in the same city-centre and resort markets.

Accor S.A.AC

Europe's largest hotel group, competing with Hyatt for upscale and lifestyle guests and for management contracts in Europe, the Middle East and Asia through Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel and its lifestyle brands.

Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsNot tracked

Privately held luxury operator that competes head-on with Park Hyatt and Alila for the same high-end guests and for the same luxury management contracts in gateway cities and resort destinations.

Meliá Hotels International, S.A.Not tracked

Spanish resort group whose Paradisus and Sol all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico and Spain compete for the same leisure guests as Hyatt's Inclusive Collection (Secrets, Dreams, Hyatt Ziva and Zilara).

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$7.15B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$79M

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$159M

Total Equity

$3.33B

Total Liabilities

$10.38B

Current Ratio

0.62

Interest Coverage

-

Debt/EBITDA

5.39

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

General caseOvervalued

Fair Value

$131.76

Current Price

$158.56

Margin of Safety

-20.3%

Fair Value Range

$85.65 - $177.88

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$196.83
Discounted cash flow (DCF):Not enough data to compute it
Earnings multiple (P/E):$28.38
Graham growth formula:$13.19
Earnings power value (EPV):$21.67
Justified P/B:$0.39
Dividend discount (Gordon):$6.14
P/FFO, funds from operations:Not enough data to compute it
Mid-cycle earnings:Not enough data to compute it
Revenue multiple:$126.78
Analyst Consensus:Buy (19B / 11H / 0S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+20.64%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

191.04

ROE

-1.6%

P/B Ratio

-

P/FCF

0.00

Gross Margin

-

ROIC

-

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

-

WACC

10.7%

ROIC − WACC

-

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (9)

  • Price CAGR 11.43%
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 28.0%
  • Analyst Consensus 63% Buy
  • Earnings Surprise avg 15.5%
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 5.61
  • Share Dilution -7.7%

Failed (9)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • CapEx intensity
  • Current Ratio
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • DCF valuation (Unknown)
  • ROE 2.4%
  • Net Margin Trend 1.1% vs 6.4%
  • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

Unavailable (9)

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  • Gross Margin NaN%
  • P/FCF 0.00
  • P/B Ratio NaN
  • Dividend Payout NaN%
  • Operating Margin NaN%
  • Interest Coverage
  • Price below Graham Number
  • PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)

Piotroski F-Score

4/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

5.61

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

-7.7%

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Mark Samuel HoplamazianPresident, CEO & Chairman of the Board62
Ms. Joan BottariniExecutive VP & CFO53
Mr. Mark R. VondrasekExecutive VP & Chief Commercial Officer57
Mr. Amar LalvaniExecutive VP, President & Creative Director of Lifestyle50
Ms. Kinsey WolfSenior VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer43
Mr. Ryan NuckolsVP of Investor Relations & Corporate Strategy-
Ms. Margaret C. EganExecutive VP, General Counsel & Secretary55
Ms. Franziska WeberSenior VP & Head of Global Communications-
Ms. Kristin L. OliverExecutive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer53
Ms. Julienne SmithHead of Americas Growth-

Audit Risk

6

Board Risk

8

Compensation Risk

5

Shareholder Rights Risk

10

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-02-13

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-07-30

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-07-30

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Income History

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Latest News

Recent headlines for H, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 6/16/2026NEGATIVE
    Humanity Protocol Plans New H Token After $36 Million Key Compromise

    Humanity Protocol is undergoing a restructuring of its H token following a significant $36 million exploit. While the incident is attributed to compromised keys rather than flaws in the protocol's code, the exploit has led to a loss of funds and necessitates a token overhaul. This event raises concerns about the security infrastructure and key management practices surrounding the protocol, potentially impacting investor confidence and the token's future value. The restructuring aims to address the fallout and re-establish trust, but the immediate impact is a negative market signal due to the substantial financial loss and security breach.

  • 6/9/2026NEGATIVE
    ZachXBT Says Humanity Protocol’s $32 Million Crypto Hack Looks Staged — Here’s The Evidence He Found

    Humanity Protocol, a biometric blockchain identity project, experienced a significant security breach on June 9, resulting in the loss of approximately $32 million across over 17 wallets. The native token, H, plummeted by 90% in the hours following the incident. Renowned on-chain investigator ZachXBT has raised suspicions that the hack may have been staged, presenting evidence to support this claim. This event severely damages investor confidence and highlights the inherent risks in the cryptocurrency space, particularly for projects with novel identity verification mechanisms.

  • 4/30/2026POSITIVE
    'No Signs Whatsoever' of Consumer Pullback: Hoplamazian

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share that surpassed analyst expectations, signaling robust consumer spending. The company's luxury hotel segment, in particular, demonstrated continued outperformance. CEO Mark Hoplamazian emphasized the absence of any consumer pullback, reinforcing a positive outlook. This strong performance and optimistic commentary are likely to be viewed favorably by investors, potentially driving further share price appreciation and attracting new capital into the hospitality sector.

via Markets Gazette