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

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) has a MoatMap StockRank of 57/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Choice Hotels is a high-quality, asset-light hotel franchisor with excellent ROIC. However, it is highly valued and lacks any structural tailwinds from our core macro themes, making it a poor fit for our concentrated, macro-inflection-driven book.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$108.58
Market Cap$5.2B
P/E (TTM)14.73
P/E (Forward)13.96
Price/Book35.87
Return on Equity940.8%
Return on Invested Capital22.4%
Debt/Equity1535.08
Gross Margin90.5%
Operating Margin27.8%
Revenue Growth3.5%
Dividend Yield1.1%
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 57/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (28), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Choice Hotels International, Inc. have an economic moat?
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. 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 57/100. 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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