H World Group (FRA:CL4) EV-to-EBITDA: 12.91 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 49% Below Median

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FRA:CL4 H World Group Ltd FRA:CL4
82 GF Score
Price €3.64
GF Value €3.90
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What is H World Group EV-to-EBITDA?

H World Group FRA:CL4 -1.62% 82 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.91 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 25.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:CL4 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.90. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 693 Travel & Leisure companies, H World Group ranks worse than 62.34% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, H World Group's enterprise value is €13,924 Mil. H World Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,079 Mil. Therefore, H World Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.91.

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

FRA:CL4' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -907.72   Med: 25.11   Max: 14658.67
Current: 12.8

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of H World Group was 14658.67. The lowest was -907.72. And the median was 25.11.

FRA:CL4's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
62.34% of 693 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.64 vs FRA:CL4: 12.80

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-01), H World Group's stock price is €3.64. H World Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.192. Therefore, H World Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 18.96.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


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

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

H World Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.64/0.192
=18.96

H World Group's share price for today is €3.64.
H World Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €0.192.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


H World Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


H World Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for H World Group's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA Chart

H World Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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-EBITDA 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 15.74 13.64 14.13 13.80 14.66

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

For the Lodging subindustry, H World Group's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

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


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H World Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=13924.076/1078.763
=12.91

H World Group's current Enterprise Value is €13,924 Mil.
H World Group's EBITDA 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 €1,079 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.91 mean?
H World Group (FRA:CL4) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.91 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on H World Group. This is 49% below median its historical median of 25.11. According to the industry distribution chart, H World Group ranks #432 out of 693 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is H World Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
H World Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.91 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 25.11. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.64. H World Group's value of 12.91 is 33.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H World Group ranks #432 out of 693 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-EBITDA compare to H and WH?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, H World Group ranks #432 out of 693 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places H World Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.64. H World Group's value of 12.91 is 33.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.11 vs. the industry median of 9.64, 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-EBITDA for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.64, based on 693 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. H World Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.91 is 33.9% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on H World Group. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H World Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.91, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 25.11. 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-EBITDA of 12.91. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.90, compared to a current price of €3.64 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.91, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 25.11 and 33.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.64. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H World Group (FRA:CL4), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.91 as of Aug. 01, 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 €3.64 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.90.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CL4:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 12.91 (49% below median its 10-year median of 25.11)
  • GF Value™: €3.90 vs. price of €3.64 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 33.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#432 of 693)

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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