Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) Dividend Yield %: 1.08% (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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FRA:CZH Choice Hotels International Inc FRA:CZH
85 GF Score
Price €92.50
GF Value €113.84
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What is Choice Hotels International Dividend Yield %?

Choice Hotels International FRA:CZH +0.54% 85 Dividend Yield % is 1.08% as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:CZH with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €113.84. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Travel & Leisure companies, Choice Hotels International ranks worse than 81.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Choice Hotels International is 1.08%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Choice Hotels International's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CZH' s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.97   Max: 1.85
Current: 1.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Choice Hotels International was 1.85%. The lowest was 0.18%. And the median was 0.97%.

FRA:CZH's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than
81.17% of 409 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.79 vs FRA:CZH: 1.08

Choice Hotels International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Choice Hotels International was 0.33. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.18.

As of today (2026-07-25), the Forward Dividend Yield % of Choice Hotels International is 1.10%.

Choice Hotels International's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.25.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Choice Hotels International was 72.30% per year. The lowest was -36.00% per year. And the median was 3.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.


Choice Hotels International  (FRA:CZH) Dividend Yield % Explanation

Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.

Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.

In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Choice Hotels International Dividend Yield % Related Terms


Choice Hotels International Dividend Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Choice Hotels International's Dividend Yield % 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.

Choice Hotels International Dividend Yield % Chart

Choice Hotels International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 0.89 1.06 0.80 1.29

Choice Hotels International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 0.99 1.16 1.29 1.14

FRA:CZH vs WH, CVEO, GHG: Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Choice Hotels International's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend 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.


Choice Hotels International Dividend Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Choice Hotels International's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Choice Hotels International's Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Choice Hotels International Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Choice Hotels International Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.2875002026-07-012026-07-012026-07-15Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:EUR 0.868000
USD 0.2875002026-04-012026-04-012026-04-15Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:EUR 0.855000
USD 0.2875002026-01-022026-01-022026-01-15Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:EUR 0.851000
USD 0.2875002025-10-012025-10-012025-10-16Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:EUR 0.859000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Choice Hotels International's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.9869875/92.50
=1.07 %

Current Share Price is €92.50.
Choice Hotels International's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €0.9869875.

Choice Hotels International's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.9982/92.50
=1.08 %

Current Share Price is €92.50.
Choice Hotels International's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as €0.24955 * 4 = €0.9982.

* 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 Dividend Yield % →
What does a Dividend Yield % of 1.08% mean?
Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) has a Dividend Yield % of 1.08% as of Jul. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Choice Hotels International and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Choice Hotels International's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.18 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Choice Hotels International ranks #332 out of 409 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Choice Hotels International's Dividend Yield % too high?
Choice Hotels International's current Dividend Yield % of 1.08% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 1.85. The Travel & Leisure industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.79. Choice Hotels International's value of 1.08% is 61.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choice Hotels International ranks #332 out of 409 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Choice Hotels International has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choice Hotels International's Dividend Yield % compare to WH and CVEO?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Choice Hotels International ranks #332 out of 409 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Choice Hotels International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.79. Choice Hotels International's value of 1.08% is 61.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Choice Hotels International's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.18 to 1.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 2.79, Choice Hotels International 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 Dividend Yield % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.79, based on 409 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Choice Hotels International's current Dividend Yield % of 1.08% is 61.3% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Choice Hotels International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choice Hotels International's current Dividend Yield % is 1.08%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. 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?
Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) has a current Dividend Yield % of 1.08%. The stock's GF Value™ is €113.84, compared to a current price of €92.50 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 1.08%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 61.3% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.79. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH), the current Dividend Yield % is 1.08% as of Jul. 25, 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 (FRA:CZH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choice Hotels International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €92.50 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €113.84.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CZH:

  • Dividend Yield %: 1.08% (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
  • GF Value™: €113.84 vs. price of €92.50 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.3% below the Travel & Leisure median (#332 of 409)

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


Choice Hotels International Business Description

Other Exchanges CHH:USACZH: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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