CHH (Choice Hotels International) Research & Development: $0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHH Choice Hotels International Inc CHH
85 GF Score
Price $108.47
GF Value $136.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Choice Hotels International Research & Development?

Choice Hotels International CHH -2.71% 85 Research & Development is $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHH with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $136.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Choice Hotels International's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.

Choice Hotels International  (NYSE:CHH) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Choice Hotels International Research & Development Historical Data

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Choice Hotels International Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $0 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $0 Mil mean?
Choice Hotels International (CHH) has a Research & Development of $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Choice Hotels International and its competitors.
Is Choice Hotels International's Research & Development too high?
Choice Hotels International's current Research & Development is $0 Mil. Overall, Choice Hotels International has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choice Hotels International's Research & Development compare to WH and CVEO?
Choice Hotels International's Research & Development of $0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Choice Hotels International and its competitors. Choice Hotels International's current Research & Development is $0 Mil. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choice Hotels International (CHH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $136.13, compared to a current price of $108.47 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choice Hotels International (CHH), the current Research & Development is $0 Mil as of Mar. 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 (CHH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choice Hotels International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $108.47 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $136.13. GuruFocus considers Choice Hotels International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHH:

  • Research & Development: $0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $136.13 vs. price of $108.47 (20.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Choice Hotels International Business Description

Other Exchanges CZH:Germany
Address 915 Meeting Street, Suite 600, North Bethesda, MD, USA, 20852
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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