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InterContinental Hotels GroupCHIX:IHGL -0.78%83 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 26.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 565% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IHGL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 643 Travel & Leisure companies, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks better than 74.34% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, InterContinental Hotels Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 26.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 89.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of InterContinental Hotels Group was 253.30% per year. The lowest was -66.70% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.
InterContinental Hotels Group (CHIX:IHGl) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
InterContinental Hotels Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CHIX:IHGL vs MAR, HLT, H: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, InterContinental Hotels Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, InterContinental Hotels Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where InterContinental Hotels Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
InterContinental Hotels Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 26.60% mean?
InterContinental Hotels Group (CHIX:IHGL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 26.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for InterContinental Hotels Group and its competitors. This is 565% above median its historical median of 4.00. According to the industry distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #165 out of 643 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is InterContinental Hotels Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
InterContinental Hotels Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 26.60% is 565% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. The Travel & Leisure industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.70. InterContinental Hotels Group's value of 26.60% is 205.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #165 out of 643 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, InterContinental Hotels Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does InterContinental Hotels Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #165 out of 643 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts InterContinental Hotels Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.70. InterContinental Hotels Group's value of 26.60% is 205.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.00 vs. the industry median of 8.70, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.70, based on 643 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. InterContinental Hotels Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 26.60% is 205.7% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for InterContinental Hotels Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. InterContinental Hotels Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 26.60%, which is 565% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 (CHIX:IHGL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $141.19, compared to a current price of $159.70 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 26.60%, which is 565% above median its 10-year median of 4.00 and 205.7% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.70. InterContinental Hotels Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For InterContinental Hotels Group (CHIX:IHGL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 26.60% 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 InterContinental Hotels Group (CHIX:IHGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InterContinental Hotels Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $159.70 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $141.19.
GuruFocus considers InterContinental Hotels Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:IHGL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 26.60% (565% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: $141.19 vs. price of $159.70 (13.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 205.7% above the Travel & Leisure median (#165 of 643)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:IHGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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