Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €3.51 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:CZH Choice Hotels International Inc FRA:CZH
84 GF Score
Price €92.50
GF Value €113.84
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What is Choice Hotels International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Choice Hotels International FRA:CZH +0.54% 84 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CZH with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €113.84. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Choice Hotels International's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.941. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €3.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Choice Hotels International's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 1.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 7.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 7.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Choice Hotels International was 12.90% per year. The lowest was 2.30% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.

As of today (2026-07-25), Choice Hotels International's current stock price is €92.50. Choice Hotels International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.51. Choice Hotels International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 26.35.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Choice Hotels International was 48.62. The lowest was 18.54. And the median was 30.99.


Choice Hotels International  (FRA:CZH) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Choice Hotels International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=92.50/3.51
=26.35

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Choice Hotels International was 48.62. The lowest was 18.54. And the median was 30.99.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Choice Hotels International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Choice Hotels International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Choice Hotels International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* 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.

Choice Hotels International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Choice Hotels International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Choice Hotels International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.73 3.52 3.50 3.47 3.51

FRA:CZH vs WH, CVEO, GHG: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Choice Hotels International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Choice Hotels International Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Choice Hotels International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Choice Hotels International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Choice Hotels International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Choice Hotels International's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.941/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.941

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Choice Hotels International Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.686 241.018 0.940
201609 0.856 241.428 1.171
201612 0.916 241.432 1.253
201703 0.289 243.801 0.391
201706 0.533 244.955 0.719
201709 1.395 246.819 1.866
201712 1.282 246.524 1.717
201803 -0.023 249.554 -0.030
201806 0.640 251.989 0.839
201809 1.066 252.439 1.394
201812 1.292 251.233 1.698
201903 0.036 254.202 0.047
201906 0.896 256.143 1.155
201909 1.349 256.759 1.735
201912 1.053 256.974 1.353
202003 -0.024 258.115 -0.031
202006 -0.307 257.797 -0.393
202009 0.870 260.280 1.104
202012 0.572 260.474 0.725
202103 -0.153 264.877 -0.191
202106 1.282 271.696 1.558
202109 1.824 274.310 2.196
202112 1.730 278.802 2.049
202203 0.582 287.504 0.668
202206 1.213 296.311 1.352
202209 1.613 296.808 1.795
202212 1.441 296.797 1.603
202303 -0.156 301.836 -0.171
202306 1.580 305.109 1.710
202309 1.582 307.789 1.697
202312 0.303 306.746 0.326
202403 -0.575 312.332 -0.608
202406 1.375 314.175 1.445
202409 1.553 315.301 1.626
202412 1.048 315.605 1.097
202503 -0.501 319.799 -0.517
202506 1.072 322.561 1.097
202509 0.742 324.800 0.754
202512 0.965 324.054 0.983
202603 -0.941 330.213 -0.941

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €3.51 mean?
Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €3.51 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Choice Hotels International and its competitors.
Is Choice Hotels International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Choice Hotels International's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.51. Overall, Choice Hotels International has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choice Hotels International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to WH and CVEO?
Choice Hotels International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €3.51 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Choice Hotels International and its competitors. Choice Hotels International's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Choice Hotels International stock overvalued right now?
Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) has a current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €3.51. The stock's GF Value™ is €113.84, compared to a current price of €92.50 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.51. Choice Hotels International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.51 as of Mar. 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 Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choice Hotels International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €92.50 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €113.84.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CZH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €3.51
  • GF Value™: €113.84 vs. price of €92.50 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CZH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Choice Hotels International Business Description

Other Exchanges CHH:USACZH:Germany
Address 915 Meeting Street, Suite 600, North Bethesda, MD, USA, 20852
At year-end 2025, Choice Hotels operated 657,000 rooms across the economy, midscale, upscale, and extended-stay segments. Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites are the largest brands (27% of the company's total rooms), while Ascend and Cambria (10%) are lifestyle and select-service brands, and WoodSpring (5%) is the company's largest extended-stay brand. Choice closed on its Radisson acquisition in August 2022, which added about 70,000 rooms. Franchises account for 100% of total revenue, and the United States represented 78% of total rooms in 2025.
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