Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares (ATAT)vsHuazhu Group Ltd (HTHT)
ATAT
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares
$35.96
+0.87%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.93B
HTHT
Huazhu Group Ltd
$49.21
-1.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $15.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Huazhu Group Ltd generates 158% more annual revenue ($25.31B vs $9.79B). HTHT leads profitability with a 20.1% profit margin vs 16.6%. ATAT trades at a lower P/E of 21.1x. HTHT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
ATAT
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
HTHT
Strong Buy80
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+50.4%
Fair Value
$79.09
Current Price
$35.96
$43.13 discount
Margin of Safety
+51.0%
Fair Value
$108.58
Current Price
$49.21
$59.37 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 50 in profit
Revenue surging 33.8% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Earnings expanding 45.5% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.1%
Earnings expanding 22.3% YoY
Generating 3.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.5x book value
Trading at 8.1x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATAT
The strongest argument for ATAT centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.6% and operating margin at 25.2%. Revenue growth of 33.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HTHT
The strongest argument for HTHT centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 29.1%. PEG of 0.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ATAT
The primary concerns for ATAT are Price/Book.
Bear Case : HTHT
The primary concerns for HTHT are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.13 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATAT profiles as a growth stock while HTHT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ATAT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
ATAT is growing revenue faster at 33.8% — sustainability is the question.
HTHT generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HTHT scores higher overall (80/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 20.1% margins. ATAT offers better value entry with a 50.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LODGING · USA
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited, operates a chain of hotels in China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LODGING · China
Huazhu Group Limited, develops leased and owned, managed and franchised hotels mainly in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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