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HTHTH World Group LimitedSell6.7·$44.73+0.16%
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H World Group Limited (HTHT) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Consumer Cyclical · Lodging

Sell if holding. Engine flags exit at $44.73. Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5.

H World Group Limited develops leased and owned, manachised, and franchised hotels in the People's Republic of China. The company operates hotels under its own brands, such as HanTing Hotel, Ni Hao Hotel, Hi Inn, Elan Hotel, Zleep Hotels, Ibis Hotel, JI Hotel, Orange Hotel,... Read more

$44.73+20.9% A.UpsideScore 6.7/10#2 of 8 Lodging
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield47.14%
IncomeYield4.72%Payout81.13%at-risk
Stop $42.45Target $54.10(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 4.0:1
Analyst target$60.11+34.4%17 analysts
$54.10our TP
$44.73price
$60.11mean
$65

Sell if holding. Engine flags exit at $44.73. Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 6.7/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/8 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 66d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: moderate.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Aug 20, 202666d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
High-quality business
Attractive valuation
Strong growth profile
Risks
Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)19.2
P/E (Fwd)14.2
Mkt Cap$13.7B
EV/EBITDA4.0
Profit Mgn19.3%
ROE46.4%
Rev Growth11.1%
Beta0.10
Dividend4.72%
Rating analysts21

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.29bearish
IV77%elevated
Max Pain$20-55.3% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

1 ceiling hit

GatesMomentum 5.5>=5.5A.R:R 4.0 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 66d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
62 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $42.40Resistance $46.80

Price Targets

$42
$54
A.Upside+20.9%
A.R:R4.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Analyst Consensus

Analysts21
Consensus4.3/5
Avg Target$60

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-20 (66d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HTHT stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Engine flags exit at $44.73. Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $42.45. Score 6.7/10, moderate confidence.

What is the HTHT stock price target?

Take-profit target: $54.10 (+20.9% upside). Prior stop was $42.45. Stop-loss: $42.45.

What are the risks of investing in HTHT?

Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5.

Is HTHT overvalued or undervalued?

H World Group Limited trades at a P/E of 19.2 (forward 14.2). TrendMatrix value score: 8.6/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about HTHT?

21 analysts cover HTHT with a consensus score of 4.3/5. Average price target: $60.

What does H World Group Limited do?H World Group Limited develops leased and owned, manachised, and franchised hotels in the People's Republic of China....

H World Group Limited develops leased and owned, manachised, and franchised hotels in the People's Republic of China. The company operates hotels under its own brands, such as HanTing Hotel, Ni Hao Hotel, Hi Inn, Elan Hotel, Zleep Hotels, Ibis Hotel, JI Hotel, Orange Hotel, Starway Hotel, Ibis Styles Hotel, CitiGO Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, IntercityHotel, Manxin Hotel, Mercure Hotel, Madison Hotel, Novotel Hotel, Joya Hotel, Blossom House, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, Jaz in the City, Grand Mercure, Steigenberger Icon, and Song Hotels. The company was formerly known as Huazhu Group Limited and changed its name to H World Group Limited in June 2022. H World Group Limited was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.

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