InterContinental Hotels GroupFRA:IC1B -0.65%91 EBITDA Margin % is 23.15% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 21.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:IC1B with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €116.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks better than 69.67% on this metric.
InterContinental Hotels Group (FRA:IC1B) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
InterContinental Hotels Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
InterContinental Hotels Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart
FRA:IC1B vs MAR, HLT, H: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, InterContinental Hotels Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, InterContinental Hotels Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where InterContinental Hotels Group's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 23.15% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on InterContinental Hotels Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.54. Over the past decade, InterContinental Hotels Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 1.29 to 27.57. According to the industry distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #256 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is InterContinental Hotels Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
InterContinental Hotels Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 23.15% is near median its 10-year median of 21.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 27.57. The Travel & Leisure industry median EBITDA Margin % is 15.69. InterContinental Hotels Group's value of 23.15% is 47.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #256 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, InterContinental Hotels Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does InterContinental Hotels Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #256 out of 844 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts InterContinental Hotels Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 15.69. InterContinental Hotels Group's value of 23.15% is 47.5% above this benchmark. Historically, InterContinental Hotels Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 1.29 to 27.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.54 vs. the industry median of 15.69, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 15.69, based on 844 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. InterContinental Hotels Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 23.15% is 47.5% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on InterContinental Hotels Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 15.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. InterContinental Hotels Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 23.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.54. 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 €116.91, compared to a current price of €152.00 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 23.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.54 and 47.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 15.69. InterContinental Hotels Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For InterContinental Hotels Group (FRA:IC1B), the current EBITDA Margin % is 23.15% as of Dec. 2025. 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 €152.00 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of €116.91.
GuruFocus considers InterContinental Hotels Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IC1B:
EBITDA Margin %: 23.15% (near median its 10-year median of 21.54)
GF Value™: €116.91 vs. price of €152.00 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#256 of 844)
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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