H World Group (FRA:CL4) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 286% Above Median

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FRA:CL4 H World Group Ltd FRA:CL4
82 GF Score
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What is H World Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

H World Group FRA:CL4 +1.70% 82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.10 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 286% above its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:CL4 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.82. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 411 Travel & Leisure companies, H World Group ranks better than 67.64% on this metric.

H World Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.10.


The historical rank and industry rank for H World Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CL4' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 1.32   Max: 5.17
Current: 5.1


During the past 13 years, H World Group's highest Yield on Cost was 5.17. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.32.


FRA:CL4's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
67.64% of 411 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 3.08 vs FRA:CL4: 5.10

H World Group  (FRA:CL4) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation

Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.


H World Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


FRA:CL4 vs H, WH, CHH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, H World Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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.


H World Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H World Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H World Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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H World Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation

Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.

Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of H World Group is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.10 mean?
H World Group (FRA:CL4) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.10 as of Jul. 16, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on H World Group and its competitors. This is 286% above median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, H World Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.33 to 5.17. According to the industry distribution chart, H World Group ranks #133 out of 411 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is H World Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
H World Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.10 is 286% above median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 5.17. The Travel & Leisure industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. H World Group's value of 5.10 is 65.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H World Group ranks #133 out of 411 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H World Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H World Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to H and WH?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, H World Group ranks #133 out of 411 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts H World Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. H World Group's value of 5.10 is 65.6% above this benchmark. Historically, H World Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.33 to 5.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 3.08, H World Group 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.08, based on 411 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. H World Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.10 is 65.6% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on H World Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H World Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.10, which is 286% above median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H World Group stock overvalued right now?
H World Group (FRA:CL4) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.10. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.82, compared to a current price of €3.58 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.10, which is 286% above median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 65.6% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 3.08. H World Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H World Group (FRA:CL4), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.10 as of Jul. 16, 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 H World Group (FRA:CL4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H World Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.58 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.82.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CL4:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.10 (286% above median its 10-year median of 1.32)
  • GF Value™: €3.82 vs. price of €3.58 (6.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 65.6% above the Travel & Leisure median (#133 of 411)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CL4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


H World Group Business Description

Address No. 1299 Fenghua Road, Jiading District, Shanghai, CHN, 201803
H World Group Ltd a foremost, fast-growing multi-brand hotel group with international operations. The principal business activities of the Company are to develop and operate leased and owned, manachised and franchised hotels mainly in the PRC or PRC Mainland. The Group has two operating segments which are legacy Huazhu and legacy DH according to the way management intends to evaluate results and allocate resources within the Group. The majority of revenue comes from legacy Huazhu. The company has presence in Greater China and also Outside Greater China.
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