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InterContinental Hotels GroupFRA:IC1B -0.71%90 Buyback Yield % is 3.90 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 2686% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:IC1B with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €117.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Travel & Leisure companies, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks better than 81.75% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
InterContinental Hotels Group Buyback Yield % Chart
FRA:IC1B vs MAR, HLT, H: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, InterContinental Hotels Group's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
InterContinental Hotels Group Buyback Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, InterContinental Hotels Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where InterContinental Hotels Group's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
InterContinental Hotels Group (FRA:IC1B) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.90 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on InterContinental Hotels Group and its competitors. This is 2686% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, InterContinental Hotels Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 5.12. According to the industry distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #48 out of 263 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is InterContinental Hotels Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
InterContinental Hotels Group's current Buyback Yield % of 3.90 is 2686% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 5.12. The Travel & Leisure industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. InterContinental Hotels Group's value of 3.90 is 4233.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #48 out of 263 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, InterContinental Hotels Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does InterContinental Hotels Group's Buyback Yield % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #48 out of 263 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places InterContinental Hotels Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. InterContinental Hotels Group's value of 3.90 is 4233.3% above this benchmark. Historically, InterContinental Hotels Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 5.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.09, InterContinental Hotels Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.09, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. InterContinental Hotels Group's current Buyback Yield % of 3.90 is 4233.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on InterContinental Hotels Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. InterContinental Hotels Group's current Buyback Yield % is 3.90, which is 2686% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is InterContinental Hotels Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InterContinental Hotels Group (FRA:IC1B) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €117.97, compared to a current price of €139.00 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.90, which is 2686% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 4233.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.09. InterContinental Hotels Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For InterContinental Hotels Group (FRA:IC1B), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.90 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is InterContinental Hotels Group (FRA:IC1B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InterContinental Hotels Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €139.00 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €117.97.
GuruFocus considers InterContinental Hotels Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IC1B:
Buyback Yield %: 3.90 (2686% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: €117.97 vs. price of €139.00 (17.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4233.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#48 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IC1B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
InterContinental Hotels Group Business Description
InterContinental Hotels Group operates 1 million rooms across 20 brands addressing the midscale through luxury segments, as of Dec. 31, 2025. Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express constitute the largest brand, while Hotel Indigo, Even, Hualuxe, Kimpton, and Voco are newer lifestyle brands experiencing strong demand. The company launched a midscale brand, Avid, in 2017 and closed on a 51% stake in Regent Hotels in 2018. It acquired Six Senses in 2019 and launched another midscale brand, Garner, in 2023, followed by a premium conversion brand, Noted Collections, in 2026. Managed and franchised represent 99% of total rooms. As of Dec. 31, 2025, the Americas represented 52% of total rooms, with Greater China accounting for 20% and Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa making up 28%.
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