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Scandic Hotels Group AB
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Rating:56Neutral
Price Target:
kr83.00
▲(1.53% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/16/26
The score is primarily driven by solid operating recovery and consistent free cash flow, tempered by very high leverage that elevates downside risk. Technicals further weigh on the score due to a clear downtrend (below key moving averages with negative MACD), while valuation is neutral-to-slightly supportive given the dividend but a relatively high P/E.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Consistent positive operating and free cash flow across recent periods indicates durable internal funding for operations, maintenance capex and modest shareholder returns. This cash generation reduces reliance on external financing and supports ongoing hotel operations through cycles.
Negative Factors
Very high leverage
Extremely elevated debt relative to equity materially raises refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity. The thin equity cushion limits financial flexibility, amplifies downside risk in downturns and constrains the firm's ability to invest or absorb prolonged demand weakness.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Consistent positive operating and free cash flow across recent periods indicates durable internal funding for operations, maintenance capex and modest shareholder returns. This cash generation reduces reliance on external financing and supports ongoing hotel operations through cycles.
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Scandic Hotels Group AB (SHOT) vs. iShares MSCI Sweden ETF (EWD)
Market Cap
kr18.21B
Dividend Yield3.07%
Average Volume (3M)297.50K
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.0
Beta (1Y)0.82
Revenue Growth2.84%
EPS Growth-0.50%
CountrySE
Employees10,072
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryTravel Lodging
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.38
Shares Outstanding215,127,300
10 Day Avg. Volume318,621
30 Day Avg. Volume297,497
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.08
Price to Book (P/B)7.24
Price to Sales (P/S)0.94
P/FCF Ratio3.98
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
kr90.67Price Target Upside10.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)6.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)kr24.37B
Scandic Hotels Group AB Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Scandic Hotels Group AB (publ), through its subsidiaries, engages in both operating and franchising hotels. Its extensive network spans multiple European nations, including Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Germany, and Poland. The group's propert...
How the Company Makes Money
Scandic makes money primarily by selling hotel nights (rooms revenue) across its network of owned, leased, and managed hotels. Revenue is generally generated through (1) Rooms: income from transient leisure travelers, business travelers, and negot...
Scandic Hotels Group AB Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
34
Negative
Cash Flow
67
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 22.63B | 22.29B | 21.96B | 21.93B | 19.23B | 10.09B |
| Gross Profit | 10.38B | 12.14B | 17.86B | 7.34B | 12.15B | 5.91B |
| EBITDA | 6.12B | 4.80B | 6.75B | 6.57B | 5.80B | 2.66B |
| Net Income | 726.00M | 625.00M | 643.00M | 532.00M | 394.00M | -1.68B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 53.24B | 52.53B | 53.84B | 53.96B | 50.95B | 44.76B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 714.00M | 950.00M | 846.00M | 1.34B | 317.00M | 216.00M |
| Total Debt | 45.19B | 44.68B | 45.38B | 45.57B | 42.92B | 38.85B |
| Total Liabilities | 50.40B | 49.56B | 50.47B | 51.79B | 48.67B | 43.60B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.77B | 2.90B | 3.27B | 2.06B | 2.20B | 1.11B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 5.38B | 5.27B | 5.33B | 5.87B | 5.80B | 3.19B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 6.54B | 6.40B | 6.39B | 6.39B | 6.43B | 3.70B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.09B | -1.12B | -1.06B | -521.00M | -635.00M | -513.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -5.08B | -5.22B | -5.80B | -4.84B | -5.67B | -2.95B |
Scandic Hotels Group AB Technical Analysis
Negative
81.75
Price Trends
87.29
Negative
87.52
Negative
88.08
Negative
Market Momentum
-1.06
Negative
49.22
Neutral
82.53
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SE:SHOT, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 81.75 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 84.03, below the 50-day MA of 87.29, and below the 200-day MA of 88.08, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -1.06 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.22 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 82.53 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for SE:SHOT.
Scandic Hotels Group AB Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | kr34.41B | 10.81 | 9.39% | 2.65% | 10.13% | 135.59% | |
65 Neutral | kr13.06B | 22.12 | 14.29% | 1.79% | 3.05% | 9.10% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
56 Neutral | kr18.21B | 25.05 | 25.12% | 3.18% | 2.84% | -0.50% |
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Scandic Hotels Group AB Corporate Events
Scandic Hotels posts solid Q2 and accelerates Nordic and European expansion
Jul 15, 2026
Scandic Hotels Group reported solid second-quarter growth, with net sales rising 3.5 percent to SEK 6.0 billion and adjusted EBITDA improving to SEK 796 million, despite a prolonged hotel worker strike in Norway and continued weakness in Finland. ...
Scandic to Open Third Frankfurt Hotel as German Expansion Gains Pace
Jul 8, 2026
Scandic Hotels Group is the Nordic region’s largest hotel company, operating about 320 hotels with 68,000 rooms in more than 150 destinations. The company emphasizes sustainability and accessibility through its Design for All concept and lev...
Scandic Secures SEK 7.5 Billion Financing to Support Dalata Acquisition and Growth
Jul 6, 2026
Scandic Hotels Group AB has secured a new long-term financing framework totaling SEK 7.5 billion to underpin its expansion plans in the Nordic and European hotel markets. The three-year facility, with an option to extend for an additional two year...
Scandic Sets July 15 Webcast for Half-Year 2026 Results
Jul 1, 2026
Scandic Hotels Group has scheduled the presentation of its half-year report for 2026, with the report set for release at 07:30 a.m. CEST and a webcast and telephone conference at 09:00 a.m. CEST on July 15. CEO Jens Mathiesen and CFO Pär Chri...
Scandic to Open New Franchise Hotel in Northern Norway’s Finnsnes
Jun 26, 2026
Scandic Hotels Group, the Nordic region’s largest hotel operator, continues to expand its sustainability-focused, accessibility-oriented portfolio supported by the Scandic Friends loyalty program and strong regional partnerships. Listed on N...
Scandic Adds Franchise Hotel in Swedish Hub Köping
Jun 3, 2026
Scandic Hotels Group is expanding its Nordic footprint through its franchise model, adding a newly renovated hotel in Köping, Sweden, to its portfolio from January 2027. The property, operated by Norlandia Hotel Group, will carry the Scandic ...
Scandic to Open First Underground Scandic Go Hotel in Central Stockholm
Jun 2, 2026
Scandic Hotels Group is expanding its footprint in Stockholm with a 135-room Scandic Go property that will be built largely underground on Drottninggatan, one of the city’s busiest shopping streets. The project, developed in partnership with...
Scandic AGM Backs Dividend, New Incentive Plan and Share Issuance Mandate
May 5, 2026
Scandic Hotels Group’s 2026 Annual General Meeting approved all proposals from the board and nomination committee, including adoption of the 2025 financial statements and a dividend of SEK 2.60 per share to be paid in two instalments. The me...
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