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Melia Hotels InternationalSMIZF 80 FCF Margin % is 7.78% as of Jun. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 14.84. GuruFocus rates SMIZF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Travel & Leisure companies, Melia Hotels International ranks better than 75.03% 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, Melia Hotels International'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.
Melia Hotels International FCF Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Melia Hotels International's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Melia Hotels International'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.
Melia Hotels International (SMIZF) has a FCF Margin % of 7.78% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Melia Hotels International and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 14.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #210 out of 841 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Melia Hotels International's FCF Margin % too high?
Melia Hotels International's current FCF Margin % of 7.78% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 14.84. The Travel & Leisure industry median FCF Margin % is 5.68. Melia Hotels International's value of 7.78% is 37% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #210 out of 841 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Melia Hotels International has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melia Hotels International's FCF Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #210 out of 841 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Melia Hotels International in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 5.68. Melia Hotels International's value of 7.78% is 37% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.84 vs. the industry median of 5.68, Melia 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 FCF Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median FCF Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.68, based on 841 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. Melia Hotels International's current FCF Margin % of 7.78% is 37% 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 Melia Hotels International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median FCF Margin % is 5.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Melia Hotels International's current FCF Margin % is 7.78%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 14.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melia Hotels International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melia Hotels International (SMIZF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.60, compared to a current price of $11.30 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.78%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 14.84 and 37% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.68. Melia Hotels International's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Melia Hotels International (SMIZF), the current FCF Margin % is 7.78% as of Jun. 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 Melia Hotels International (SMIZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melia Hotels International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.30 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.60.
GuruFocus considers Melia Hotels International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMIZF:
FCF Margin %: 7.78% (48% below median its 10-year median of 14.84)
GF Value™: $9.60 vs. price of $11.30 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37% above the Travel & Leisure median (#210 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMIZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Melia Hotels International SA is mainly engaged in tourism-related activities, specifically the management and operation of hotels owned by the Group under ownership, lease, management, or franchise arrangements, as well as activities related to vacation club operations. Its reportable segments are Hotel Business, which includes the operating activities of owned and leased hotels and additional hotel business activities such as casinos and tour operators; Hotel Management, which involves the operation of hotels under management or franchise arrangements; and Real Estate, which includes real estate development and operation. The Company operates mainly in Spain, Latin America, the rest of Europe, and Asia.
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