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The historical rank and industry rank for Choice Hotels International's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CZH'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.05 Med: 30.09 Max: 115.83
Current: 70.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Choice Hotels International was 115.83. The lowest was 19.05. And the median was 30.09.
FRA:CZH's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 88.75% of 569
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 15.33
vs FRA:CZH: 70.85
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Choice Hotels International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Choice Hotels International's share price for today is €92.50.
Choice Hotels International'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 €6.357.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Choice Hotels International EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Choice Hotels International EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Lodging subindustry, Choice Hotels International's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
Choice Hotels International EV-to-FCF vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Choice Hotels International's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choice Hotels International's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Choice Hotels International's current Enterprise Value is €6,236 Mil.
Choice Hotels International's Free Cash Flow 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 €86 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.
Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) has a EV-to-FCF of 72.82 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Choice Hotels International and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 30.09. Over the past decade, Choice Hotels International's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 19.05 to 115.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Choice Hotels International ranks #505 out of 569 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 88.8%.
Is Choice Hotels International's EV-to-FCF too high?
Choice Hotels International's current EV-to-FCF of 72.82 is 142% above median its 10-year median of 30.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.05 to a high of 115.83. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.33. Choice Hotels International's value of 72.82 is 375% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choice Hotels International ranks #505 out of 569 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Choice Hotels International has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choice Hotels International's EV-to-FCF compare to WH and CVEO?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Choice Hotels International ranks #505 out of 569 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Choice Hotels International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.33. Choice Hotels International's value of 72.82 is 375% above this benchmark. Historically, Choice Hotels International's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 19.05 to 115.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.09 vs. the industry median of 15.33, Choice Hotels International 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-FCF for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Travel & Leisure companies is 15.33, based on 569 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Choice Hotels International's current EV-to-FCF of 72.82 is 375% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Choice Hotels International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choice Hotels International's current EV-to-FCF is 72.82, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 30.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Choice Hotels International stock overvalued right now?
Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) has a current EV-to-FCF of 72.82. The stock's GF Value™ is €113.84, compared to a current price of €92.50 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 72.82, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 30.09 and 375% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 15.33. Choice Hotels International's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH), the current EV-to-FCF is 72.82 as of Jul. 25, 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 Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choice Hotels International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €92.50 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €113.84.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CZH:
EV-to-FCF: 72.82 (142% above median its 10-year median of 30.09)
GF Value™: €113.84 vs. price of €92.50 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 375% above the Travel & Leisure median (#505 of 569)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CZH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
At year-end 2025, Choice Hotels operated 657,000 rooms across the economy, midscale, upscale, and extended-stay segments. Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites are the largest brands (27% of the company's total rooms), while Ascend and Cambria (10%) are lifestyle and select-service brands, and WoodSpring (5%) is the company's largest extended-stay brand. Choice closed on its Radisson acquisition in August 2022, which added about 70,000 rooms. Franchises account for 100% of total revenue, and the United States represented 78% of total rooms in 2025.
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