InterContinental Hotels Group (FRA:IC1B) Research & Development: €0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:IC1B InterContinental Hotels Group PLC FRA:IC1B
91 GF Score
Price €152.00
GF Value €116.91
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is InterContinental Hotels Group Research & Development?

InterContinental Hotels Group FRA:IC1B -0.65% 91 Research & Development is €0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. InterContinental Hotels Group's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0 Mil.

InterContinental Hotels Group  (FRA:IC1B) 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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InterContinental Hotels Group Research & Development Historical Data

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InterContinental Hotels Group Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually 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?
InterContinental Hotels Group (FRA:IC1B) has a Research & Development of €0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on InterContinental Hotels Group and its competitors.
Is InterContinental Hotels Group's Research & Development too high?
InterContinental Hotels Group's current Research & Development is €0 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to MAR and HLT?
InterContinental Hotels Group'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 InterContinental Hotels Group and its competitors. InterContinental Hotels Group'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 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 Research & Development is €0 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For InterContinental Hotels Group (FRA:IC1B), the current Research & Development is €0 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: €0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €116.91 vs. price of €152.00 (30% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Address 1 Windsor Dials, Arthur Road, Windsor, Berkshire, GBR, SL4 1RS
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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€152.00
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€116.91
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