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Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H)

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Hyatt Hotels stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 42 (worse than 58% compared with investment alternatives), Hyatt Hotels (Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines, USA) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Hyatt Hotels are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 15 (worse than 85% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 55) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 75, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 42, is a hold recommendation based on Hyatt Hotels's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company Hyatt Hotels exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 15), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 55). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 75) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	15
Growth Rank	55
Safety Rank	75
Combined Rank	42

Country	USA
Industry	Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines
Index	Low Emissions, Human Rights
Size class	X-Large

19-Dec-2024. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Hyatt Hotels

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	1	45	30	15
GROWTH
GROWTH	22	67	37	55
SAFETY
SAFETY	20	77	60	75
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	20	37	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	46	24	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 19-Dec-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Sep-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Hyatt Hotels is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	1	45	30	15
GROWTH
GROWTH	22	67	37	55
SAFETY
SAFETY	20	77	60	75
COMBINED
COMBINED	1	79	26	42

Last update of combined financial performance: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Hyatt Hotels the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 15 (worse than 85% compared with alternatives), Hyatt Hotels shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Hyatt Hotels. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 59% of comparable companies, making the stock an attractive buy for dividend investors. However, dividend investors may get disappointed because all other critical financial indicators are below the market median: Price-to-Sales is 29 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 71% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Hyatt Hotels's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 8 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 92% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 35 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 65% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 15, is a sell recommendation based on Hyatt Hotels's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Hyatt Hotels? The company-reported financials speak against it. The company is expensive compared with revenue and invested capital levels, two reliable company size indicators. In addition, it currently has a low level of profits. How can future dividends be paid in the case that profits remain low? Dividend investors should choose Hyatt Hotels only if they reasonably expect the low current profit levels to be transitory. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	13	44	27	29
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	3	3	19	8
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	36	58	34	35
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	1	69	65	59
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	1	45	30	15

Last update of Value Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Hyatt Hotels; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 55 (better than 55% compared with alternatives), Hyatt Hotels shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Hyatt Hotels. Profit Growth has a rank of 80, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 80% of its competitors. This is a good sign for shareholders, which is confirmed by an above-average Stock Returns rank of 73 (above 73% of alternative investments). But Sales Growth has a below the median rank of 39, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 61% of its competitors, and Capital Growth also has a lower rank of 18. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 55, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Because revenues and invested capital are the more solid growth indicators, the positive development on the profit side is less relevant. It may have been caused by cost-cutting, which may be a negative growth indicator. Finally, the above-average stock returns recently are a thing of the past and not a good indicator of future returns. Investors should be confident that the cost-cutting initiative leading to higher profits is to benefit the company's future. If not, there is little growth momentum, and investment is only advisable if the Value Ranks suggest a good investment timing for Hyatt Hotels. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	13	91	47	39
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	45	28	12	80
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	45	49	18
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	68	69	77	73
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	22	67	37	55

Last update of Growth Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Hyatt Hotels.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 75 (better than 75% compared with alternatives) for 2024, the company Hyatt Hotels has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Hyatt Hotels is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Hyatt Hotels and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 82 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 82% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 46, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 54% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 42, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 58% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 75 (better than 75% compared with alternatives), Hyatt Hotels has a financing structure that is significantly safer than that of its competitors. This is an indication that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. There is only below-market average liquidity, and a short-term refinancing issue might be around the corner. But in the long-term, the debt levels of Hyatt Hotels are on the safer side. Investors may have a short-term debt challenge and liquidity issues with Hyatt Hotels and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	57	80	80	82
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	53	90	39	46
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	16	14	43	42
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	20	77	60	75

Last update of Safety Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Hyatt Hotels and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2021	2022	2023	2024
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	7	29	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	54	64	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	53	26	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	44	60	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	20	37	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Hyatt Hotels.
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