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Huazhu Group Ltd (HTHT)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/13/2025: HTHT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -27.21%
Avg. Invested days 22
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 10.66B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 23.29
1Y Target Price 44.29
Price to earnings Ratio 23.29
1Y Target Price 44.29
Volume (30-day avg) 1759412
Beta 0.47
52 Weeks Range 25.61 - 41.63
Updated Date 06/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 25.61 - 41.63
Updated Date 06/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 4.80%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.43

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-05-15
When Before Market
Estimate 3.0167
Actual 2.48

Profitability

Profit Margin 13.68%
Operating Margin (TTM) 20.06%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.37%
Return on Equity (TTM) 28.97%

Valuation

Trailing PE 23.29
Forward PE 16.26
Enterprise Value 13676632330
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44
Enterprise Value 13676632330
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.6
Shares Outstanding 306939008
Shares Floating 1861495863
Shares Outstanding 306939008
Shares Floating 1861495863
Percent Insiders 1.81
Percent Institutions 53.27

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4.53
Target Price 44.81
Buy 6
Strong Buy 10
Buy 6
Strong Buy 10
Hold 1
Sell -
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Strong Sell -

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Huazhu Group Ltd

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Huazhu Group Ltd was founded in 2005. It has grown to become a major hotel operator in China, focusing on economy and midscale segments. It expanded through organic growth and acquisitions.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Hotel Operations: Manages and operates a wide range of hotels under various brands, providing accommodation services to travelers.
  • Franchising: Franchises its hotel brands to third-party operators, expanding its network and brand presence.
  • Hotel Management: Provides management services to hotels, overseeing daily operations and ensuring brand standards.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Key executives include the CEO and CFO. The company has a board of directors overseeing strategic direction. Organizational structure involves regional and brand-specific management teams.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Hanting Hotel: Economy hotel chain. Competitors: Jinjiang Inn, Motel 168. Specific market share data unavailable, but significant presence in Chinese economy hotel market. Revenue is generated through room sales and ancillary services.
  • Joymax Hotel: Midscale hotel chain. Competitors: Home Inn Neo, Orange Hotel. Specific market share data unavailable, but growing presence in Chinese midscale hotel market. Revenue is generated through room sales and ancillary services.
  • Crystal Orange Hotel: Upscale design hotel chain catering to a growing segment of travellers. Key competitors are Novotel and Shangri-La hotels

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The hotel industry in China is highly competitive, with a mix of domestic and international players. The market is growing, driven by increasing domestic travel and tourism.

Positioning

Huazhu Group Ltd is positioned as a leading hotel operator in China, with a strong focus on economy and midscale segments. Competitive advantages include a large network, brand recognition, and established operational expertise.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

TAM is estimated at hundreds of billions of USD. Huazhu is positioned to capture a large segment of TAM given their established market presence.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Extensive hotel network
  • Strong brand recognition in China
  • Established operational expertise
  • Loyalty program with a large membership base
  • Focus on technology to improve guest experience

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to the Chinese economy
  • Reliance on third-party franchisees
  • Geographic concentration in China
  • High competition in the hotel industry

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new markets outside of China
  • Development of new hotel brands and concepts
  • Leveraging technology to enhance guest experience
  • Growth in domestic tourism in China
  • Acquisition of smaller hotel chains

Threats

  • Economic slowdown in China
  • Increased competition from domestic and international players
  • Changes in travel patterns and consumer preferences
  • Regulatory changes affecting the hotel industry
  • Geopolitical risks

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • MAR
  • HLT
  • IHG

Competitive Landscape

Huazhu Group Ltd competes with both domestic and international hotel chains. It focuses on economy and midscale segments. Advantages include local market knowledge and a large network. Disadvantages might include less global brand recognition.

Major Acquisitions

Deutsche Hospitality

  • Year: 2019
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 780
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Huazhu's presence in Europe and added luxury brands to its portfolio.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Huazhu Group Ltd has experienced significant growth in revenue and hotel network size over the past decade.

Future Projections: Future projections depend on market conditions and company strategy. Analyst estimates vary.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion into new markets and investment in technology.

Summary

Huazhu Group Ltd is a leading hotel operator in China, specializing in economy and midscale segments. Its strengths include a large network and strong brand recognition. However, it faces risks from economic slowdowns and increased competition. Strategic initiatives like expansion into Europe help diversify its market base.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company reports
  • Industry analysis reports
  • Financial news sources

Disclaimers:

The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.

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About Huazhu Group Ltd

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2010-03-26
CEO -
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Lodging
Full time employees 28502
Full time employees 28502

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