What is InterContinental Hotels Group FCF Margin %?
InterContinental Hotels GroupFRA:IC1B -0.65%91 FCF Margin % is 20.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 13.50. 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 843 Travel & Leisure companies, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks better than 73.67% on this metric.
* 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, InterContinental Hotels Group's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, InterContinental Hotels Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where InterContinental Hotels Group's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 20.26% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on InterContinental Hotels Group and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 13.50. Over the past decade, InterContinental Hotels Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.55 to 20.09. According to the industry distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #222 out of 843 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is InterContinental Hotels Group's FCF Margin % too high?
InterContinental Hotels Group's current FCF Margin % of 20.26% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 13.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.55 to a high of 20.09. The Travel & Leisure industry median FCF Margin % is 5.86. InterContinental Hotels Group's value of 20.26% is 245.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #222 out of 843 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 FCF Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #222 out of 843 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts InterContinental Hotels Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 5.86. InterContinental Hotels Group's value of 20.26% is 245.7% above this benchmark. Historically, InterContinental Hotels Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.55 to 20.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.50 vs. the industry median of 5.86, 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 FCF Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median FCF Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.86, based on 843 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. InterContinental Hotels Group's current FCF Margin % of 20.26% is 245.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on InterContinental Hotels Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median FCF Margin % is 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. InterContinental Hotels Group's current FCF Margin % is 20.26%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 13.50. 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 FCF Margin % is 20.26%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 13.50 and 245.7% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.86. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For InterContinental Hotels Group (FRA:IC1B), the current FCF Margin % is 20.26% 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:
FCF Margin %: 20.26% (50% above median its 10-year median of 13.50)
GF Value™: €116.91 vs. price of €152.00 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 245.7% above the Travel & Leisure median (#222 of 843)
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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