
What smart money is saying about H World Group Limited
2 funds in our archive have pitched H World Group Limited — most recently Emerald Focused Equity Strategy in June 2026.
H World Group Limited, through its various subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the development and management of hotels primarily within the People's Republic of China. Its extensive operations cover a range of models, including leased, owned, manachised, and franchised properties. The company boasts a diverse collection of self-owned hotel brands, among them 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, MAXX by Steigenberger, Jaz in the City, Grand Mercure, Steigenberger Icon, and Song Hotels. As of June 30, 2022, the group oversaw 8,176 hotels, providing a combined total of 773,898 rooms. Originally known as Huazhu Group Limited, the company officially rebranded to H World Group Limited in June 2022. Founded in 2005, its corporate headquarters are situated in Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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- Emerald Focused Equity StrategyJune 2026
H World is an asset-light hotel franchise platform in China with strong ROIC, expansion potential and an attractive free cash flow yield.
Read the full thesis - Artisan Global Discovery StrategyMarch 2026
H World Group is a leading Chinese hotel operator poised to benefit from a cyclical recovery and an asset-light model that should accelerate growth, margins, and ROIC.
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