Choice Hotels International, Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 4.98B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 7.05B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 2, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. has 45.18M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.44. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.13, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 35.04.

As of June 30, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14.22 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 4.35 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 17.27 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Choice Hotels International, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 36.67, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 7.05B versus a market cap of 4.98B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.93, meaning it holds 0.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 1,481.73, indicating moderate leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.20 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 16.09 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 11.61, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 19.16, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 930,761.54 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 1,739.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. recorded 76.39M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 18.88, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 404.71M, leaving 328.32M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 8.95% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 103.83, while the 200-day moving average is 106.88.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. generated 1.62B in revenue and converted that into 328.32M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 7.10. EBITDA reached 495.58M, while operating income came in at 413.07M.

As of June 30, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. holds 42.83M in cash and equivalents against 2.11B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.96B. Total book value stands at 142.18M, with working capital of -34.53M providing operational flexibility.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. produced 221.74M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -106.98M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 114.76M - equivalent to 2.50 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. posted a gross margin of 50.59, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 25.52 and net profit margin of 20.28 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. paid dividends of 1.15 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 16.12 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 2.25, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 1.65, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Choice Hotels International, Inc. shareholders.

Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on October 24, 2005 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 5.02, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.