FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
InterContinental Hotels Group FCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
InterContinental Hotels Group FCF Yield % Related Terms
InterContinental Hotels Group FCF Yield % 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, InterContinental Hotels Group's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, InterContinental Hotels Group's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where InterContinental Hotels Group's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 3.29 as of Jul. 02, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on InterContinental Hotels Group and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 4.11. Over the past decade, InterContinental Hotels Group's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.47 to 6.95. According to the industry distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #432 out of 855 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is InterContinental Hotels Group's FCF Yield % too high?
InterContinental Hotels Group's current FCF Yield % of 3.29 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 4.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 6.95. The Travel & Leisure industry median FCF Yield % is 3.38. InterContinental Hotels Group's value of 3.29 is 2.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #432 out of 855 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below 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 Yield % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, InterContinental Hotels Group ranks #432 out of 855 companies for FCF Yield %. This places InterContinental Hotels Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.38. InterContinental Hotels Group's value of 3.29 is 2.7% below this benchmark. Historically, InterContinental Hotels Group's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.47 to 6.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.11 vs. the industry median of 3.38, InterContinental Hotels Group has consistently been below 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 Yield % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median FCF Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.38, based on 855 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. InterContinental Hotels Group's current FCF Yield % of 3.29 is 2.7% below 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on InterContinental Hotels Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. InterContinental Hotels Group's current FCF Yield % is 3.29, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 4.11. 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 €119.32, compared to a current price of €151.00 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.29, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 4.11 and 2.7% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 3.38. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For InterContinental Hotels Group (FRA:IC1B), the current FCF Yield % is 3.29 as of Jul. 02, 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 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 €151.00 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €119.32.
GuruFocus considers InterContinental Hotels Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IC1B:
FCF Yield %: 3.29 (20% below median its 10-year median of 4.11)
GF Value™: €119.32 vs. price of €151.00 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% below the Travel & Leisure median (#432 of 855)
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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