Luxury Rises: ITC Hotels Hits Sky-High Valuation, But Is It Checkout Time?

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ITC Hotels Ltd has surged to a new 52-week high of Rs 204.45 in July 2025 on the tides of investor popularity and sectoral tailwinds. The stock has risen 15 percent in five sessions and 21 percent in the past month, an indicator of high demand for the hotel industry.

Key Highlights

Listed in January 2025 following demergers from ITC Ltd, the share opened at Rs 188 on BSE and Rs 180 on NS

Inclusion in the FTSE All-World Index has fueled institutional demand, with estimated USD 52.6 million inflows

Strong Q4 performance: Net profit 40.8 percent higher YoY at Rs 257 crore, revenue sees 17 percent increase to Rs 1,060.6 crore

EBITDA margins expanded to 40 percent, supported by higher RevPAR, F&B, and operating leverage.

Growth Outlook

ITC Hotels plans to expand its portfolio of hotels to 220 hotels and 20,000+ keys by FY30

Marriott's Luxury Collection strategic alliance boosts global reach and upscale positioning

Occupancies projected to grow from 69 percent in FY24 to 75 percent in FY27, with RevPAR CAGR of 9 percent

Investor Sentiment

Analysts are optimistic, pointing to asset-light expansion, strong cash flows, and sector demand

Jefferies and ICICI Direct are forecasting 15–19 percent CAGR in revenue and PAT through FY27

Target price is Rs 225 to Rs 240, reflecting further upside

Sources: Financial Express, Business Standard, Mint, Moneycontrol, NDTV Profit, Economic Times