The Accommodation and Food Services sector plays a vital role in the economy by providing essential services that cater to both domestic and international travelers, as well as local consumers. This sector encompasses a diverse array of services, including hotels, restaurants, bars, catering, and fast-food chains, which serve millions of consumers daily. Companies in this sector, such as Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. and McDonald's Corp, benefit from consumer spending on leisure and dining, which typically increases during periods of economic growth. Moreover, the sector serves as a significant employment driver, offering millions of jobs worldwide in various capacities, from service staff to management and culinary professionals.
Key drivers of the Accommodation and Food Services sector include changes in consumer behavior, tourism trends, and economic conditions. Rising disposable incomes, an increasing trend towards experiential spending, and a growing demand for diverse culinary experiences are among the primary factors influencing this sector's growth. Furthermore, technological advancements such as online booking systems and food delivery services have transformed how consumers engage with these businesses, emphasizing convenience and access. In addition, sustainability and health-conscious eating trends are becoming increasingly important, prompting companies like Chipotle Mexican Grill and Yum Brands Inc. to adapt their menus and practices to meet evolving consumer preferences.
In summary, the Accommodation and Food Services sector is crucial not only for leisure and recreation but also for supporting local economies and job creation. Its adaptability to changing consumer tastes and market conditions will determine its resilience in the future, particularly in light of challenges posed by economic downturns, global pandemics, and shifts in consumer priorities. As companies continue to innovate and respond to these trends, they are likely to play an even more significant role in shaping the overall economic landscape.
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 39.7% | 29.2% | 26.9% | 21.5% | 18.3% | 17.7% | 22.6% | 19.7% | 20.6% | 19.4% | 19.9% | 17.4% | 17.6% | 17.3% | 16.2% |
| 2012 | 19.5% | 20.9% | 15.9% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 20.0% | 17.1% | 18.4% | 17.3% | 18.1% | 15.6% | 15.9% | 15.7% | 14.7% | |
| 2013 | 22.3% | 14.2% | 11.5% | 12.4% | 20.1% | 16.7% | 18.2% | 17.1% | 17.9% | 15.2% | 15.6% | 15.4% | 14.3% | ||
| 2014 | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.2% | 19.5% | 15.7% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 17.4% | 14.4% | 14.9% | 14.8% | 13.7% | |||
| 2015 | 6.4% | 10.6% | 24.1% | 18.1% | 19.9% | 18.1% | 19.0% | 15.4% | 15.9% | 15.6% | 14.3% | ||||
| 2016 | 14.9% | 34.1% | 22.2% | 23.5% | 20.5% | 21.2% | 16.8% | 17.1% | 16.7% | 15.2% | |||||
| 2017 | 56.5% | 26.1% | 26.6% | 22.0% | 22.5% | 17.1% | 17.5% | 16.9% | 15.2% | ||||||
| 2018 | 1.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% | 15.3% | 10.5% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 10.9% | |||||||
| 2019 | 27.6% | 18.0% | 20.2% | 12.9% | 14.2% | 14.0% | 12.3% | ||||||||
| 2020 | 9.2% | 16.7% | 8.3% | 11.1% | 11.5% | 9.9% | |||||||||
| 2021 | 24.8% | 7.9% | 11.7% | 12.1% | 10.0% | ||||||||||
| 2022 | -6.7% | 5.7% | 8.2% | 6.6% | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 19.7% | 16.5% | 11.5% | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 13.3% | 7.6% | |||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
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| 2011 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 19.8% | 32.4% | 26.2% | 19.6% | 18.2% | 19.2% | 15.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 14.8% | 10.9% | 11.8% | 10.5% | 8.4% | |
| 2013 | 46.3% | 29.5% | 19.5% | 17.8% | 19.1% | 14.4% | 14.2% | 13.1% | 14.3% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 9.7% | 7.6% | ||
| 2014 | 14.6% | 8.0% | 9.6% | 13.1% | 8.9% | 9.6% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 6.9% | 4.9% | |||
| 2015 | 1.7% | 7.2% | 12.6% | 7.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 4.0% | ||||
| 2016 | 12.9% | 18.5% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 11.8% | 6.2% | 8.0% | 6.7% | 4.2% | |||||
| 2017 | 24.4% | 7.8% | 9.5% | 8.5% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 3.3% | ||||||
| 2018 | -6.5% | 2.7% | 3.7% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 0.9% | |||||||
| 2019 | 12.9% | 9.2% | 14.1% | 3.7% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 2.1% | ||||||||
| 2020 | 5.5% | 14.6% | 0.9% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 0.4% | |||||||||
| 2021 | 24.5% | -1.4% | 5.8% | 3.3% | -0.7% | ||||||||||
| 2022 | -21.9% | -2.4% | -2.9% | -6.1% | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 22.0% | 8.3% | -0.2% | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | -3.8% | -9.7% | |||||||||||||
| 2025 | -15.2% |
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| Market Cap The average market value of companies in this sector. | $23.8B | |
| Dividend Yield Yearly payout to shareholders per share. The percentage indicates the payout in relation to the share price. | 1.88 % | |
| Beta Indicates the relationship between the price performance of a share and the market. | 0.71 | |
| P/E Ratio Ratio between share price and earnings per share. A low ratio could indicate that the stock is undervalued or investors aren't expecting high growth. A high ratio could indicate that the stock is overvalued or investors are expecting high growth. | 29.91 | |
| Negative P/E Ratio A negative P/E ratio shows that the company is not profitable, and it shows how many years it would take the company to lose its entire market capitalisation if it did not change anything. | -13.62 | |
| Profitable Companies | 99% | |
| PEG The ratio between the P/E ratio and the growth rate of the company's earnings per share in the last twelve months. A lower PEG could mean that a stock is undervalued. | 17.48 | |
| Price to Sales Ratio Market cap divided by the revenue in the most recent year. | 5.0 | |
| Price to Book Ratio Price to Book Ratio is the Market cap divided by the Book value of the company. | 4.02 |
| Enterprise Value to EBIT Enterprise Value divided by EBIT. | 23.98 | |
| Enterprise Value to Revenue Enterprise value divided by revenue. | 6.12 | |
| Total Debt to Enterprise Value Total debt divided by enterprise value. | 0.22 | |
| Debt to Equity A higher ratio indicates a higher risk. However, the ratio is difficult to compare between industries where common amounts of debt vary. | -15.15 | |
| Profit Margin Net income divided by revenue of the last 4 quarters. It indicates the company's profitability. | 19.03% | |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) The rate at which the company's net income has increased to the same quarter one year ago. | +12.5% | |
| Return on Equity Equity divided by market cap. | 18.70% | |
| Return on Assets Indicates a company's profitability in relation to its total assets. | 12.96% | |
| Return on Invested Capital Return on invested capital (ROIC) is net income after dividends divided by the sum of debt and equity. It shows how effective a company is at turning capital invested by shareholders and other debtholders into profits. | 23.14% |
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