What is Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (CHH) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) is 58/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (63), Value (28), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Choice Hotels International, Inc. have an economic moat?

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Choice Hotels International, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 58/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Choice Hotels International, Inc. in?

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Lodging industry (United States).

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Choice Hotels International, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $5.0B · Avg Vol: $71M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

14.9x

ROE

940.8%

D/E

15.4x

Dividend %

1.0%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Choice Hotels International is one of the largest hotel franchisors globally, operating a diverse portfolio of hotel brands across the upscale, midscale, and economy segments. The company primarily generates revenue through franchising fees and hotel management services. Choice Hotels' competitive advantage lies in its asset-light franchise model, extensive brand recognition, and a global distribution system, allowing for rapid expansion and high-margin revenue streams with reduced capital expenditure.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	1.4B	1.5B	1.6B	1.6B	4.4%	987.8M	1.6B	1.7B	2.4%
EPS	6.05	5.11	6.26	7.97	9.6%	7.40	8.18	8.74	4.7%
Shares	52.2M	49.5M	46.9M	46.0M	-11.9%	45.5M	—	—	—
Debt	1.3B	1.7B	1.9B	2.0B	16.3%	2.1B	—	—	—
Equity	154.7M	35.6M	-45.3M	181.2M	5.4%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	367.1M	296.6M	319.4M	270.4M	-9.7%	226.8M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-442.4M	-265.6M	-84.6M	-218.3M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-394.1M	-45.9M	-221.7M	-50.1M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+3.2%

SMA 50SMA 200

$113.12

RSI (14)

55.0

52W High

$133.86

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

22.4%90.4

ROE

940.8%99.9

GP/Assets

30.6%60.9

Op. Margin

27.8%96.9

FCF/Assets

6.7%68.3

Piotroski

653.6

Int. Cover

6.0x42.1

D/E Ratio

15.35x0.6

Current Ratio

0.95x17.3

Value

P/E (TTM)

14.9x59.0

EV/EBITDA

14.4x29.5

P/FCF

25.8x33.1

P/B

36.2x1.1

P/S

5.1x8.1

Div Yield

1.0%16.1

Momentum

52W High %

85%67.0

RS 6M

1%77.0

SMA 50/200

1.06x77.7

EPS Rev 4W

+0.4%90.9

EPS Rev 12W

-0.4%64.9

EPS Improve

+4%19.5

Q Growth

-54%9.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$5.0B

P/E (Forward)

14.3x

Gross Margin

90.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CHH are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
CHH	Choice Hotels International, Inc.(you)	$5.0B	58	HOLD
WH	Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.	$5.5B	52	HOLD
H	Hyatt Hotels Corporation	$17.6B	39	HOLD
HLT	Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.	$74.0B	64	HOLD
MAR	Marriott International, Inc.	$98.7B	65	BUY
CVEO	Civeo Corporation	$379M	74	BUY
MTN	Vail Resorts, Inc.	$5.2B	57	HOLD
MTH	Meritage Homes Corporation	$4.9B	57	HOLD
ALH	Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.	$5.1B	55	HOLD
VVV	Valvoline Inc.	$5.0B	63	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) — Stock Score Summary

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) has a MoatMap StockRank of 58/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (60/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$113.12
Market Cap	$5.0B
P/E (TTM)	14.86
P/E (Forward)	14.28
Price/Book	36.19
Return on Equity	940.8%
Return on Invested Capital	22.4%
Debt/Equity	15.35x
Gross Margin	90.5%
Operating Margin	27.8%
Revenue Growth	3.5%
Dividend Yield	1.0%
Free Cash Flow	$195M

Choice Hotels International, Inc. operates in the Lodging industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (CHH) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) is 58/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (28), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Choice Hotels International, Inc. have an economic moat?: Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Choice Hotels International, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 58/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Choice Hotels International, Inc. in?: Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Lodging industry (United States).