Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.
Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal
Valuation and growth
Valuation
Growth
Above 30x, priced for sustained outperformance
Above 10% CAGR, strong compounder
Business Quality & Capital Allocation
Diluting 2–5%, watch for SBC
Expanded 3+pp, strong improvement
Positive debt with no FCF to service it
Below 8%, may not cover cost of capital
H World Group (HTHT) quality: score, margins and returns
H World Group (HTHT) scores 37/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 6 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 26.9% operating margins and 1.9% ROIC. Every metric is computed from SEC filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.
Frequently asked
Is H World Group (HTHT) a high-quality business?+
H World Group scores 37 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 6 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a 26.9% operating margin and a 1.9% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.
What does H World Group's quality score measure?+
Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from HTHT's SEC filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where H World Group scores well and where it falls behind.
What is H World Group's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+
H World Group earns about 1.9% on its invested capital, which is weak. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to HTHT's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.
How profitable is H World Group?+
H World Group runs an operating margin of about 26.9% and a net margin of about 20.1%. Revenue has grown at roughly 18.3% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from SEC filings, not investment advice.
SourceQuality score computed from the 10-K filed 24 Apr 2026, covering the period ending 31 Dec 2025, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 24 Apr 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Sector medians are approximate S&P 500 benchmarks and update periodically. Checks use broad-market heuristics, so sector norms may differ, and the valuation checks are more cyclical than the quality checks.
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Held by ETFs
HTHT is in 50 US ETFs. The largest of them, with HTHT's weight in each:
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETFIEMG0.06%of the fund
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETFIXUS0.02%of the fund
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETFEEM0.07%of the fund
Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETFAVEM0.08%of the fund
iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETFACWX0.03%of the fund
Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETFONEQ0.02%of the fund
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Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings and third-party price providers. Scores, valuations, and metrics are algorithmic estimates. This is not investment advice. See our Terms and Methodology.
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