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Hyatt HotelsH -1.25%77 Debt-to-Equity is 1.36 as of Jun. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates H with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $166.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 723 Travel & Leisure companies, Hyatt Hotels ranks worse than 78.01% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hyatt Hotels's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
H'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.93 Max: 1.81
Current: 1.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hyatt Hotels was 1.81. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.93.
H's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 78.01% of 723
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs H: 1.36
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Hyatt Hotels Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hyatt Hotels Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hyatt Hotels's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Lodging subindustry, Hyatt Hotels's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Hyatt Hotels Debt-to-Equity vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hyatt Hotels's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hyatt Hotels's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Hyatt Hotels (H) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.36 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hyatt Hotels and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Hyatt Hotels' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.35 to 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyatt Hotels ranks #564 out of 723 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Hyatt Hotels' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hyatt Hotels' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.36 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.81. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Hyatt Hotels' value of 1.36 is 216.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hyatt Hotels ranks #564 out of 723 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hyatt Hotels has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyatt Hotels' Debt-to-Equity compare to HTHT and WH?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hyatt Hotels ranks #564 out of 723 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hyatt Hotels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Hyatt Hotels' value of 1.36 is 216.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hyatt Hotels' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.35 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Hyatt Hotels 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.43, based on 723 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hyatt Hotels's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.36 is 216.3% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hyatt Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hyatt Hotels's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.36, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyatt Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyatt Hotels (H) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $166.23, compared to a current price of $176.64 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.36, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 216.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.43. Hyatt Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hyatt Hotels (H), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.36 as of Jun. 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 Hyatt Hotels (H) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyatt Hotels stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $176.64 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $166.23.
GuruFocus considers Hyatt Hotels to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for H:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.36 (46% above median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: $166.23 vs. price of $176.64 (6.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 216.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#564 of 723)
No single metric tells the full story. See the H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hyatt is an operator of owned (2% of total rooms) and managed and franchised (98%) properties across about 35 upscale luxury brands, which include vacation brands (Apple Leisure Group, Hyatt Ziva, and Hyatt Zilara), the recently launched full-service lifestyle brand Hyatt Centric, the soft lifestyle brand Unbound, the wellness brand Miraval, and the midscale extended-stay brand Studios. Hyatt acquired Two Roads Hospitality in 2018 and Apple Leisure Group in 2021. Regional exposure, as a percentage of total rooms, is 45% for the US, 31% for the rest of the world, and 24% for Asia-Pacific.
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