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Meliá Hotels International, S.A. MEL.MC

Spain · BME Madrid · ISIN ES0176252718 · Vertical: Listed companies from Spain

10.71EUR+0.37% · 1 dayClose 05 Nov 2026

Meliá Hotels International is a global hotel group operating hotels through ownership, lease, management and franchise models. Its 2025 annual report shows revenue growth in owned and leased hotels in Spain, which makes the current period relevant for tariff and tourism demand trends.

At the close of 05 Nov 2026, Meliá Hotels International, S.A. (MEL.MC) stock was 10.71 EUR (+0.37% on the day), with market capitalisation 2.4 bn EUR, P/E 13.9 on diluted EPS of 0.77 EUR over the last 12 months, dividend yield 2.54%, beta 0.75, 52-week range 6.84–12.44 EUR.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: ESEF annual reports and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
2.4 bn EUR
shares as of 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
13.9
Diluted EPS TTM 0.77 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
7.19%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
2.54%
DPS 12m 0.27
Beta (2y)
0.75
Volatility (1y) 26%
52-week range
6.8412.44

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
62.6
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
10.02 – 10.68
above the upper band · %B 1.04 · band width 6.4%
SMA 50 / 200
10.12 / 10.17
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.12 / 0.08
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyEURO STOXX 50vs EURO STOXX 50Vertical median
1 month+5.8%−0.6%+6.5 pp—
3 months+4.0%−4.2%+8.1 pp—
6 months−3.6%+4.3%−7.9 pp—
Year to date+35.2%+7.5%+27.7 pp—
1 year+49.3%+9.9%+39.3 pp+4.9%
3 years+102.1%+49.8%+52.2 pp+30.5%
5 years+55.1%+42.8%+12.3 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−22.4%
19 Jun 2026 → 18 Sept 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−49.0%
02 May 2022 → 12 Oct 2022
Compound annual growth (5y)
+9.2%
EURO STOXX 50 +7.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 100 percentile of its own 3-quarter history (min 10.3, median 11.2, max 11.5; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year202320242025
Revenueunavailableunavailableunavailable
Revenue YoYunavailableunavailableunavailable
Net income117.7 m140.6 m170.1 m
Net income YoYunavailable+19.4%+20.9%
Diluted EPS0.530.640.77
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable+20.8%+20.3%
net %unavailableunavailableunavailable
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailable

Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
232.5 m EUR
Financial debt
unavailable EUR
Net debt
unavailable EUR
Equity
1.2 bn EUR
Total assets
4.7 bn EUR
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
0.67x
ROE
15.1%
ROA
3.7%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (EUR)

Income statement · EUR

Operating income
2023
231.0 m
2024
333.5 m
2025
303.5 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
149.3 m
2024
224.4 m
2025
266.0 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Income tax
2023
19.2 m
2024
62.4 m
2025
65.8 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Net income
2023
117.7 m
2024
140.6 m
2025
170.1 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
0.53
2024
0.64
2025
0.77

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
0.00
2024
0.12
2025
0.27

esef· 20 Oct 2026derived

Balance sheet · EUR

Cash
2023
160.2 m
2024
171.3 m
2025
232.5 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Receivables
2023
227.3 m
2024
265.5 m
2025
249.2 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Inventories
2023
29.8 m
2024
32.0 m
2025
29.8 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Current assets
2023
576.5 m
2024
571.9 m
2025
584.8 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
1.6 bn
2024
1.6 bn
2025
1.7 bn

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
27.1 m
2024
27.2 m
2025
28.8 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Total assets
2023
4.4 bn
2024
4.6 bn
2025
4.7 bn

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
505.3 m
2024
473.4 m
2025
523.4 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
1.0 bn
2024
798.0 m
2025
876.6 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Equity
2023
563.1 m
2024
1.1 bn
2025
1.2 bn

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
222.1 m
2024
219.7 m
2025
220.9 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026derived

Cash flow · EUR

Operating cash flow
2023
397.2 m
2024
417.4 m
2025
476.3 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Investing cash flow
2023
-118.8 m
2024
-66.9 m
2025
-148.8 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-260.2 m
2024
-343.3 m
2025
-255.2 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
0
2024
25.6 m
2025
60.1 m

esef· 20 Oct 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
-9.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
20.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
20.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
unavailable
input data missing
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
21.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROA
3.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
8.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
35.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Quick ratio
0.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Cash ratio
0.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
476.3 m EUR
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
FCF conversion
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
2.4 bn EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
13.9x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/E (TTM)
13.9x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Earnings yield
7.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
2.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/S
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
2.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Shareholder yield (distributions)
2.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 3 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 20.8% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

10.71 EUR

05 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 2.4 bn EUR

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
2.4 bn EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
13.9x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
2.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
21.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net margin
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
2.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Coverage and freshness

21/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2025
Source: esefpublished 20 Oct 2026
verified 65derived 6

Score by group

21% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
7.94
EUR per share
Mid
9.81
EUR per share
High
11.16
EUR per share
Price: 10.71 EUR
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: -8.4% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -9.1% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 3.70 – 17.28 EUR.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (EUR per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/E12.18 – 17.28 (Mid 15.36)
    19 companies used · median multiple 19.9x · quartiles 15.8x – 22.4x
    ACS.MC, ADX.MC, AEDAS.MC, AENA.MC, AMS.MC, ANA.MC, CAF.MC, CLEO.MC, CMO.MC, DESA.MC, DIA.MC, EAT.MC, EDR.MC, ELE.MC, ENER.MC, ENO.MC, FAE.MC, FCC.MC, FDR.MC
  • Dividend discount (DDM)3.70 – 5.05 (Mid 4.27)

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
3.0%
Equity risk premium
5.5%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
8.5%
Terminal growth
2.0%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 3 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 20.8% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.7x0 (on a fixed band)20%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation13.9x83 (vs peers)50%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns2.5%36 (on a fixed band)30%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial36/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial83/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

MELIA HOTELS INTERNATIONAL SA (MEL.MC). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-12-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: ROE 21.2%.

The estimated value range is 7.94–11.16 EUR per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 9.81 EUR, the price of 10.71 EUR leaves a potential of -8.4% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -9.1% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 3 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 20.8% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • P/E (TTM): 13.9x

What contradicts it

  • Current ratio: 0.7x
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net margin, FCF conversion, Revenue CAGR 3Y, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Listed companies from Spain · same country · compared with 40 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
13.9x
vertical median 20.6x
below median (−32.4%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
—
vertical median 0.9x
P/B
2.8x
vertical median 2.4x
above median (+15.9%)
ROE
21.2%
vertical median 10.7%
above median (+99.1%)
Net margin
—
vertical median 5.5%
EBIT margin
—
vertical median 10.2%
Revenue YoY
—
vertical median 2.9%
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median -0.2x
Dividend yield
2.5%
vertical median 3.0%
below median (−14.3%)

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AMS.MCAmadeus It Group Sociedad Anonima26.2 bn19.826.9%20.5%+6.1%−6% / −5%
ACS.MCAcs Actividades De Construccion Y Servicios, S.A.21.9 bn23.019.9%1.9%+19.7%+7% / +134%
ANA.MCAcciona SA11.7 bn14.516.9%4.0%+5.5%+24% / +66%
FCC.MCFomento De Construcciones Y Contratas S.A.5.0 bn30.35.3%1.7%+6.9%−8% / −14%
FDR.MCFluidra S.A.3.8 bn21.310.9%7.8%+4.1%−17% / +4%
DIA.MCDistribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion SA2.7 bn20.6165.6%2.2%−2.7%+51% / +380,733%
CMO.MCCementos Molins S.A.2.5 bn13.614.3%18.0%−3.1%+31% / unavailable
ENO.MCElecnor SA2.4 bn21.910.5%2.5%+15.1%−3% / +58%
ALM.MCAlmirall S.A.2.4 bn51.13.1%4.2%+12.4%−11% / +32%
FAE.MCFaes Farma SA1.5 bn19.310.8%13.0%+23.7%+3% / +57%
AEDAS.MCAedas Homes SA1.0 bn17.157.8%7.0%−24.8%+0% / +38%
EDR.MCEdreams Odigeo SA574.4 m11.521.0%7.8%−0.4%+40% / −24%
EAT.MCAmRest Holdings SE506.0 m31.44.3%0.6%+0.1%−34% / −61%
ADX.MCAudax Renovables S.A.468.5 m23.99.3%1.0%−5.4%−23% / −18%
ATRY.MCAtrys Health, S.A.200.4 m—-49.5%-71.1%+8.5%−3% / −29%
ENER.MCEcoener, S.A.175.6 m32.24.2%6.4%+3.6%−34% / −6%
ADZ.MCAdolfo Dominguez SA62.9 m38.39.0%1.2%+1.8%+39% / +40%
DESA.MCDesarrollos Especiales De Sistemas De Anclaje S.A.44.8 m9.2152.3%10.0%+2.2%+19% / unavailable
EZE.MCGrupo Ezentis SA29.0 m——-9.3%+147.2%−30% / −37%
CLEO.MCCompañia Levantina De Edificacion Y Obras Publicas SA17.3 m14.44.1%3.4%+13.4%unavailable / unavailable
AYC.MCAyco Grupo Inmobiliario, S.A.16.4 m—-33.8%—−100.0%unavailable / unavailable
EBRO.MCEbro Foods, S.A.3.0 m0.010.0%7.7%−4.0%−0% / +19%
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1- and 3-year price returns: for MEL.MC from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Scenarios are not available. input data missing

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Meliá Hotels International is a global hotel group operating hotels through ownership, lease, management and franchise models. Its 2025 annual report shows revenue growth in owned and leased hotels in Spain, which makes the current period relevant for tariff and tourism demand trends.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A diversified portfolio across ownership, lease, management and franchise, giving financial flexibility.
  • Strong presence in urban and resort destinations in Spain, with established assets.
  • ESG criteria built into governance and into executive remuneration.

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on tourism demand in Spain and on seasonality in resort destinations.
  • Exposure to operating costs and margin pressure during periods of inflation.
  • Reliance on tour operators for part of the booking volume, especially in the resort segment.

Opportunities

  • Growth in direct sales and loyalty programmes could improve revenue quality.
  • The calendar of congresses and events can support occupancy in urban hotels.
  • Expanding the management and franchise model could grow revenue without large real estate investment.

Threats

  • Geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts can reduce international mobility.
  • Climate change and extreme weather can affect infrastructure and destinations.
  • Competition from international and regional chains can limit tariff growth.

Risks

  • Geopolitical riskshigh

    Armed conflicts and political instability can change demand and restrict travel to certain destinations.

  • Climate risksmedium

    Extreme weather can damage hotel infrastructure and interrupt operations in vulnerable destinations.

  • Cybersecuritymedium

    Digitalisation and the use of artificial intelligence increase exposure to cyberattacks and data breaches.

  • Economic uncertaintymedium

    Currency swings, inflation and changes in purchasing power can affect margins and consumer behaviour.

  • Dependence on the Spanish marketlow

    A large share of results depends on tourism in Spain, so a fall in demand there would have a direct effect on revenue.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If urban hotel tariffs keep rising and the event calendar stays solid, revenue in Spain could support group growth.
  • Growth in direct sales and loyalty programmes could improve margins and reduce reliance on intermediaries.
  • The mixed model of ownership, lease, management and franchise could give flexibility in periods of economic uncertainty.

What would break the thesis

  • If demand normalises faster than management expects, tariff growth could slow considerably.
  • Geopolitical tensions and conflicts can reduce international mobility and affect destinations in the portfolio.
  • Competitive pressure and operating costs could limit margin improvement over the medium term.

What to watch

  • Trend in tariffs and occupancy in urban hotels in Spain2026
  • Results of the management segment and evolution of fee incomeQ1 2027
  • Pace of growth in direct sales and loyalty programmes2027
  • Progress on sustainability targets and the S&P Global CSA rankingnext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

The group runs a hotel portfolio split across ownership, lease, management and franchise. Revenue from owned and leased hotels in Spain reached 883,7 million EUR in 2025 1, and the management model generated 96,0 million EUR of revenue 1. Activity is organised by region, with Spain among the most important.

The structure by operating model lets the group combine directly owned assets with management and franchise contracts, which reduces real estate exposure and supports expansion across several destinations. The operating portfolio in Spain includes 153 hotels in 2025 1.

The sustainability report states that ESG criteria are built into executive remuneration and into the Marco Sustainability Policy approved in November 2025 1. These elements matter to investors following the group's governance.

Segments

Owned and leased hotels

This segment generated 883,7 million EUR of revenue in Spain in 2025, up 14,4% 1. EBITDA was 221,6 million EUR 1, with the largest contributions coming from urban and resort hotels.

Management model

Management revenue was 96,0 million EUR in 2025 1. The segment includes fees from third parties and from hotels in the group's own portfolio, so operating results feed directly into fee income.

Market context

The report describes Spanish tourism with real growth of 2,5% in tourism GDP in 2025 1. Urban hotels benefited from higher tariffs, while resort hotels benefited from the summer season and demand from the United Kingdom and Spain.

For 2026 management expects a positive trend for urban and resort hotels, but at a more moderate pace than in the recovery years. The UN World Tourism Barometer forecasts moderate growth in international arrivals, as cited in the report 1.

Trends

  • Normalisation of tourism demandmixed

    After the strong growth of recent years, demand is stabilising. This could limit tariff increases and make operating efficiency more important.

  • Congress and event tourismtailwind

    A solid calendar of congresses, fairs and international events supports urban hotels in Madrid, Palma and Seville, according to the outlook in the report.

  • Direct channel and loyalty programmestailwind

    Growth in direct sales and loyalty programmes could improve revenue quality by reducing dependence on tour operators.

  • Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertaintyheadwind

    Armed conflicts, inflation and changes in purchasing power could change demand and affect operating margins across the sector.

Competitive position

The group competes with other international and regional hotel chains, especially in the resort and urban segments in Spain. The report does not give a full list of competitors, so comparisons need other sources.

The group's competitive edge rests on a diverse portfolio of operating models and a strong presence in coastal and urban destinations. Differentiation, however, depends on the quality of the guest experience and on sustainability reputation.

  • Marriott InternationalMAR

    Global hotel group with franchise and management models, competing in the urban and luxury segments.

  • Hilton WorldwideHLT

    International hotel operator with a broad brand portfolio, present in both urban and resort destinations.

  • Hyatt HotelsH

    Hotel group focused on premium and luxury segments, with a presence in major cities.

  • Regional hotel chains in Spain

    Local and regional operators competing directly in the Spanish market, mainly in the resort segment.

News & filings

Annual reports (ESEF)

Sources

  1. [1] Annual report, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 (ESEF) · SEC / Meliá Hotels International, S.A. · 31 Dec 2025

Figures computed by olivLaw from ESEF annual reports and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.

Meliá Hotels International, S.A. (MEL.MC): stock, results, valuation and forecast · olivLaw