H World Group (FRA:CL4) EV-to-EBIT: 15.40 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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FRA:CL4 H World Group Ltd FRA:CL4
82 GF Score
Price €3.74
GF Value €3.95
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What is H World Group EV-to-EBIT?

H World Group FRA:CL4 +2.75% 82 EV-to-EBIT is 15.40 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 22.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:CL4 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.95. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 637 Travel & Leisure companies, H World Group ranks worse than 51.49% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, H World Group's Enterprise Value is €14,309 Mil. H World Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €929 Mil. Therefore, H World Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 15.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for H World Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CL4' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57508.67   Med: 22.02   Max: 5082.21
Current: 15.01

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of H World Group was 5082.21. The lowest was -57508.67. And the median was 22.02.

FRA:CL4's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
51.49% of 637 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 14.41 vs FRA:CL4: 15.01

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. H World Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €15,580 Mil. H World Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €929 Mil. H World Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.96%.


H World Group  (FRA:CL4) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

H World Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=929.068/15579.62712
=5.96 %

H World Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €15,580 Mil.
H World Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €929 Mil.

* 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.


H World Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


H World Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for H World Group's EV-to-EBIT 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.

H World Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

H World Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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H World Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT 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 19.51 16.52 16.86 16.07 17.02

FRA:CL4 vs H, WH, CHH: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, H World Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


H World Group EV-to-EBIT vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H World Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H World Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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H World Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

H World Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=14308.783/929.068
=15.40

H World Group's current Enterprise Value is €14,309 Mil.
H World Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €929 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 15.40 mean?
H World Group (FRA:CL4) has a EV-to-EBIT of 15.40 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on H World Group and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 22.02. According to the industry distribution chart, H World Group ranks #328 out of 637 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is H World Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
H World Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.40 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 22.02. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.41. H World Group's value of 15.40 is 6.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H World Group ranks #328 out of 637 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, H World Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H World Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to H and WH?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, H World Group ranks #328 out of 637 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places H World Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.41. H World Group's value of 15.40 is 6.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.02 vs. the industry median of 14.41, H World 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Travel & Leisure companies is 14.41, based on 637 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. H World Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.40 is 6.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on H World Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H World Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.40, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 22.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H World Group stock overvalued right now?
H World Group (FRA:CL4) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 15.40. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.95, compared to a current price of €3.74 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.40, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 22.02 and 6.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 14.41. H World Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H World Group (FRA:CL4), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.40 as of Jul. 30, 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 H World Group (FRA:CL4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H World Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.74 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.95.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CL4:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 15.40 (30% below median its 10-year median of 22.02)
  • GF Value™: €3.95 vs. price of €3.74 (5.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 6.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#328 of 637)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CL4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


H World Group Business Description

Address No. 1299 Fenghua Road, Jiading District, Shanghai, CHN, 201803
H World Group Ltd a foremost, fast-growing multi-brand hotel group with international operations. The principal business activities of the Company are to develop and operate leased and owned, manachised and franchised hotels mainly in the PRC or PRC Mainland. The Group has two operating segments which are legacy Huazhu and legacy DH according to the way management intends to evaluate results and allocate resources within the Group. The majority of revenue comes from legacy Huazhu. The company has presence in Greater China and also Outside Greater China.
82GF Score

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