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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Hyatt Hotels Corporation stock (H) is currently trading at $147.57. Hyatt Hotels Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.96. Analyst consensus price target for H is $182.22. WallStSmart rates H as Underperform.

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation

NYSECONSUMER CYCLICAL
$147.57
$1.89 (1.30%)
52W$102.01
$180.36
Target$182.22+23.5%

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Smart Analysis

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 9.7/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.7910/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Institutional Own.Quality
126.05%10/10

126.05% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$13.76B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
2.418
Undervalued

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 2.9/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-1.31%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

EPS GrowthGrowth
-96.10%0/10

Earnings declining -96.10%, profits shrinking

Profit MarginProfitability
-1.50%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Operating MarginProfitability
14.80%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Price/BookValuation
4.034/10

Premium pricing at 4.0x book value

Price/SalesValuation
3.966/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 3.96x sales

Revenue GrowthGrowth
17.50%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 17.50% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
36.36
Expensive

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.7/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.9/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.79) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.96), Price/Book (4.03) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 17.50%, EPS Growth at -96.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -1.31%, Operating Margin at 14.80%, Profit Margin at -1.50%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -1.31% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 17.50% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

H Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

H's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.96x trades 187% above its historical average of 1.38x (94th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 15% below its historical high of 4.66x set in Feb 2021, and 1179% above its historical low of 0.31x in Nov 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.5x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) · CONSUMER CYCLICALLODGING

The Big Picture

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 3.5B with 18% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -150.0% profit margin.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 236M in free cash flow and 313M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -150.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

Misleading Earnings Decline

Earnings fell 96% YoY while revenue grew 18%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 4.6B is significantly higher than cash (787M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor LODGING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

Bottom Line

Hyatt Hotels Corporation offers an attractive blend of growth (18% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Hyatt Hotels Corporation(H)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

LODGING

Country

USA

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a hotel company in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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150 NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, 60606