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WhitbreadWTBCF 77 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.19 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 11.08. GuruFocus rates WTBCF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Travel & Leisure companies, Whitbread ranks better than 68.47% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-26), Whitbread's share price is $36.12.
Whitbread's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $5.84. Hence, Whitbread's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio for today is 6.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Whitbread's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:
WTBCF'
s Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.22 Med: 11.08 Max: 26.04
Current: 6.2
During the past 13 years, Whitbread's highest Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio was 26.04. The lowest was 5.22. And the median was 11.08.
WTBCF's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is ranked better than 68.47% of 685
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.52
vs WTBCF: 6.20
Whitbread's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $2.60.
Its Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $5.84.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Whitbread was 2.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Whitbread's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 70.40% per year. The lowest was -25.00% per year. And the median was 6.75% per year.
Whitbread Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms
Whitbread Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Whitbread's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.
WTBCF vs MAR, HLT, H: Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Whitbread's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.
Whitbread Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whitbread's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whitbread's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Whitbread's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio for today is calculated as
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio
=
Share Price
/
Cash Flow from Operations per share (TTM)
=
36.12
/
5.839
=
6.19
Whitbread's Share Price of today is $36.12.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Whitbread's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $5.84.
* 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.
What does a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 6.19 mean?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 6.19 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Whitbread and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 11.08. Over the past decade, Whitbread's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 5.22 to 26.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #216 out of 685 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Whitbread's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Whitbread's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 6.19 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 11.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.22 to a high of 26.04. The Travel & Leisure industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 9.52. Whitbread's value of 6.19 is 35% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #216 out of 685 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #216 out of 685 companies for Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This puts Whitbread in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 9.52. Whitbread's value of 6.19 is 35% below this benchmark. Historically, Whitbread's own Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 5.22 to 26.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.08 vs. the industry median of 9.52, Whitbread 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.52, based on 685 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Whitbread's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 6.19 is 35% 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Whitbread and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 9.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whitbread's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.19, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 11.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread (WTBCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.06, compared to a current price of $36.12 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.19, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 11.08 and 35% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.52. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Whitbread (WTBCF), the current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.19 as of Aug. 26, 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 Whitbread (WTBCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.12 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.06.
GuruFocus considers Whitbread to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WTBCF:
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 6.19 (44% below median its 10-year median of 11.08)
GF Value™: $43.06 vs. price of $36.12 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35% below the Travel & Leisure median (#216 of 685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WTBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
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