Hotel Stocks
Hotel stocks offer exposure to India’s expanding travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. These companies operate and manage properties ranging from luxury resorts to budget accommodations. As disposable incomes rise and both leisure and business travel rebound, hotel stocks present a cyclical yet high-potential investment opportunity. They also benefit from growing inbound tourism, urbanisation, and demand for branded experiences.
List of Hotel Stocks
| Company Name | Market Price | Market Cap | 52W Low | 52W High | Prev. Close | 1W Return | 1M Return | 6M Return | 1Y Return | 3Y Return | Dividend Yield | PE Ratio | Industry PE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
788.85 -6.80 (-0.85%)▼ | 112287.45 | 620.8 | 894.9 | 795.65 | 1.87 % | 4.30 % | 4.13 % | 22.38 % | 195.06 % | 0.29 | 76.91 | 61.21 | |
406.20 +3.90 (+0.97%)▲ | 25402.29 | 305 | 441.75 | 402.3 | 3.60 % | 6.80 % | 26.80 % | 6.66 % | 161.98 % | 0.37 | 35.36 | 61.21 | |
1,019.45 -4.15 (-0.41%)▼ | 22283.18 | 634.05 | 1082 | 1023.6 | 9.27 % | 10.38 % | 41.95 % | 28.32 % | 209.35 % | 0 | 72 | 61.21 | |
169.45 +3.11 (+1.87%)▲ | 13424.62 | 112.29 | 174.9 | 166.34 | 16.66 % | 7.70 % | 28.79 % | 26.80 % | 150.30 % | 0 | 128.33 | 61.21 | |
362.00 -0.35 (-0.10%)▼ | 7313.01 | 259 | 443.15 | 362.35 | 1.81 % | 0.46 % | 14.14 % | -11.73 % | 43.57 % | 0 | 31.65 | 61.21 | |
296.70 -1.70 (-0.57%)▼ | 6601.65 | 224.3 | 424.6 | 298.4 | 7.71 % | -7.30 % | 15.97 % | -25.93 % | 0.00 % | 0 | 77.46 | 61.21 | |
551.70 -5.30 (-0.95%)▼ | 4731.9 | 467.05 | 780.9 | 557 | 2.63 % | -8.30 % | 3.57 % | -28.88 % | 41.05 % | 0.53 | 57.98 | 61.21 | |
153.30 +0.29 (+0.19%)▲ | 3271.03 | 129 | 206.2 | 153.01 | 1.28 % | -2.96 % | -5.49 % | -15.03 % | 0.00 % | 0 | 31.48 | 61.21 | |
439.15 -6.20 (-1.39%)▼ | 2753.54 | 281.05 | 528.1 | 445.35 | 9.19 % | 4.96 % | -3.19 % | 35.48 % | 170.41 % | 0.46 | 23.22 | 61.21 | |
139.69 +0.82 (+0.59%)▲ | 2494.85 | 126.01 | 202 | 138.87 | 2.08 % | -6.00 % | -0.26 % | -4.65 % | 108.34 % | 0.36 | 50.27 | 61.21 | |
402.05 -3.90 (-0.96%)▼ | 2449.94 | 304 | 455.7 | 405.95 | 3.53 % | 2.64 % | 16.18 % | -4.91 % | 93.99 % | 0.87 | 24.76 | 61.21 | |
482.70 +53.95 (+12.58%)▲ | 1323.82 | 301.1 | 496.4 | 428.75 | 18.32 % | 10.38 % | 26.44 % | 30.55 % | 139.55 % | 0.52 | 61.18 | 61.21 | |
305.83 +7.15 (+2.39%)▲ | 901.59 | 175 | 353.6 | 298.68 | 16.72 % | 27.83 % | 6.01 % | 47.59 % | 256.45 % | 0 | 15.45 | 61.21 | |
12.22 -0.15 (-1.21%)▼ | 805.62 | 10.86 | 22.55 | 12.37 | 5.62 % | -7.14 % | -13.27 % | -44.66 % | 23.43 % | 0 | 39.39 | 61.21 | |
344.45 -0.10 (-0.03%)▼ | 670.07 | 165.4 | 419.5 | 344.55 | 3.61 % | -3.07 % | -5.63 % | 94.48 % | 292.54 % | 0 | 0 | 61.21 | |
124.70 +0.34 (+0.27%)▲ | 601.5 | 114.41 | 199 | 124.36 | 0.87 % | -11.71 % | -7.77 % | -27.57 % | -33.95 % | 0.8 | 30.05 | 61.21 | |
63.87 +0.17 (+0.27%)▲ | 590.4 | 52.29 | 83.15 | 63.7 | 11.64 % | 3.75 % | 5.40 % | -15.36 % | 61.29 % | 2.99 | 23.38 | 61.21 | |
96.34 -2.75 (-2.78%)▼ | 493.84 | 72.86 | 139.4 | 99.09 | -3.58 % | -9.73 % | 4.49 % | -14.71 % | 0.00 % | 0.82 | 37.63 | 61.21 | |
1,417.50 +8.40 (+0.60%)▲ | 368.61 | 1160 | 2224.85 | 1409.1 | -0.89 % | -2.82 % | 4.36 % | -1.84 % | 80.25 % | 0.14 | 34.44 | 61.21 | |
17.64 +0.10 (+0.57%)▲ | 288.35 | 13 | 26 | 17.54 | -1.18 % | -5.97 % | 12.29 % | -13.27 % | 157.52 % | 0 | 0 | 61.21 | |
155.95 -2.80 (-1.76%)▼ | 269.66 | 122.78 | 196.9 | 158.75 | -1.07 % | -2.46 % | 15.10 % | 13.47 % | 1.91 % | 0.64 | 10.07 | 61.21 | |
987.90 -67.50 (-6.40%)▼ | 34.21 | 787.8 | 1287 | 1055.4 | 19.20 % | 12.52 % | 7.90 % | 6.92 % | 146.98 % | 0 | 0 | 61.21 | |
11.52 +0.17 (+1.50%)▲ | 33.74 | 9.05 | 17.98 | 11.35 | 1.32 % | -12.59 % | -7.47 % | -28.04 % | 14.06 % | 0 | 16.71 | 61.21 |
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What are hotel stocks?
Hotel stocks represent companies engaged in owning, operating, managing, or franchising hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments. Revenue sources include room rentals, banquets, food and beverages, travel bookings, and other hospitality services. Some companies focus on premium and luxury segments, while others cater to business travellers or budget-conscious guests.
Hotel businesses are asset heavy, with significant investments in real estate, staff, and operational infrastructure. However, asset-light models like management contracts and franchises are growing in popularity. Seasonality, occupancy rates, average room rates (ARR), and customer footfalls largely determine financial performance in this sector.
Why invest in hotel stocks?
- Travel and tourism growth: Rising domestic and international travel drives demand.
- Premiumisation trend: Consumers increasingly prefer branded and quality stays.
- Urban business travel: MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) sector supports hotel occupancy.
- Holiday and wellness tourism: Resorts and retreat-style properties are gaining traction.
- Government push: Tourism campaigns and infrastructure projects boost sector visibility.
- Global tie-ups: International chains expand Indian presence via partnerships.
- Digital bookings: Online platforms increase reach and improve room occupancy.
Advantages of investing in hotel stocks
- High operating leverage: Increase in occupancy leads to faster profit expansion.
- Multiple revenue streams: Includes stays, dining, events, and ancillary services.
- Tourism upside: Events, festivals, and travel peaks directly boost earnings.
- Brand equity: Strong brand recall builds customer loyalty and pricing power.
- Foreign tourist inflow: International travel recovery adds a lucrative demand segment.
- Urbanisation and tier-2 expansion: Hotels in growing cities capture long-term demand.
- Franchise and management models: Asset-light formats reduce capital burden.
- Technology adoption: Automation in bookings, service, and marketing enhances margins.
Points to consider before investing in hotel stocks
- Seasonal volatility: Earnings are concentrated around holidays and peak travel months.
- High fixed costs: Staff, maintenance, and property costs persist even in low-demand periods.
- Economic sensitivity: Travel and luxury spend drop sharply during downturns.
- Debt levels: Many companies have high borrowings due to capital-intensive expansion.
- Real estate risks: Property valuations and ownership issues can impact performance.
- Competition from aggregators: Budget stay platforms and homestays may pressure pricing.
- Regulatory compliance: Licenses, taxes, and local laws add operational complexity.
- Foreign exchange exposure: Fluctuations impact international revenue and operating costs.
- Disruption events: Pandemics, natural disasters, or political unrest can impact travel and hotel demand.
- Brand dependency: Reputation risks from customer experience or reviews affect bookings.
How to invest in hotel stocks
- Open a trading account: Use a stock brokerage platform to get started.
- Assess segment focus: Identify whether the company operates in luxury, business, or budget categories.
- Check key metrics: Monitor ARR, RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room), and occupancy rates to shortlist the best hotel stocks.
- Review asset ownership: Compare asset-heavy vs. asset-light operating models.
- Understand expansion strategy: Growth through franchises or international alliances signals scalability.
- Evaluate cost management: Margin expansion depends on expense control and automation.
- Track industry trends: Keep an eye on tourism data, hotel demand, and seasonality.
Hotel Sector Stocks FAQs
Are there risks associated with investing in hotel stocks?
Yes. Hotel stocks are cyclical and affected by seasonality, travel patterns, and economic conditions. High fixed costs mean that low occupancy periods can sharply impact profitability.
Is diversification important when investing in hotel stocks?
Yes. Investing across various hotel formats—luxury, budget, urban, and resort—can reduce the impact of location-specific or season-specific risks.
How to identify promising hotel stocks?
Look for companies with high occupancy rates, strong brands, improving ARR, and well-diversified revenue streams. Expansion into high-growth regions and asset-light strategies are also key indicators when searching for the best hotel stocks.
How to analyse the financial performance of hotel stocks?
Key metrics include occupancy rate, ARR, RevPAR, EBITDA margin, and debt levels. Also review cost management efficiency and expansion plans.
How does the hotel sector perform during downturns or recessions?
Demand typically drops as people cut back on travel and businesses reduce spending. However, companies with a wide geographic and price segment presence may still generate steady revenue.
Is it worth investing in the hotel sector?
Yes, for long-term investors seeking exposure to rising tourism and urbanisation trends. Despite being cyclical, the sector offers strong growth potential in a recovering economy.