Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 6 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.
Why Focus on Undervalued Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Stocks?
Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.
AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.
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6 Undervalued Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Stocks
Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 6 undervalued stocks in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry for Thursday, July 09, 2026. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry median.
| Company | Ticker | Price/Sales | Price/Earnings | EV/EBITDA | Shareholder Yield | Price/Book Value | Price/Free Cash Flow | Value Grade |
| BJ's Restaurants, Inc. | BJRI | 0.92 | 29.8 | 9.8 | 6.7% | 3.35 | 16.0 | B |
| Bloomin' Brands, Inc. | BLMN | 0.17 | 31.8 | 8.8 | (0.4%) | 1.68 | 7.1 | B |
| El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. | LOCO | 0.96 | 16.7 | 9.8 | (1.1%) | 1.65 | 17.8 | B |
| United Parks & Resorts Inc. | PRKS | 1.44 | 16.3 | 8.1 | 10.2% | na | 12.7 | A |
| Xponential Fitness, Inc. | XPOF | 0.81 | na | 7.6 | (10.0%) | na | na | B |
| Yum China Holdings, Inc. | YUMC | 1.29 | 16.4 | 10.1 | 8.8% | 2.75 | 27.4 | B |
The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.
The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)
Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).
As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | BJRI | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 30 | 0.92 | 1.36 |
| Price/Earnings | 68 | 29.8 | 24.3 |
| EV/EBITDA | 35 | 9.8 | 12.9 |
| Shareholder Yield | 10 | 6.7% | 1.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 68 | 3.35 | 2.83 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 42 | 16.0 | 20.1 |
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. operates full-service restaurants in the United States. Its restaurants offer pizzas, crafts and other beers, appetizers, entrées, wings, pastas, sandwiches, specialty salads, and Pizookie desserts. The company was formerly known as Chicago Pizza & Brewery, Inc. and changed its name to BJ's Restaurants, Inc. in August 2004. BJ's Restaurants, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is based in Huntington Beach, California.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. has a Value Score of 61, which is considered to be undervalued.
When you look at BJ's Restaurants, Inc.’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.92 compared to the industry median at 1.36, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make BJ's Restaurants, Inc.’s stock more attractive for value investors.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 29.80 compared to the industry median at 24.30. This means it has a higher share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make BJ's Restaurants, Inc. less attractive for value investors.
Now, let’s assess BJ's Restaurants, Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 9.8, when compared to the industry median of 12.9, the company may be considered undervalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.
Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. BJ's Restaurants, Inc.’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of 1.00%. Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.
As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. BJ's Restaurants, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 2.83. This could make BJ's Restaurants, Inc. less attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.
Lastly, let’s take a look at BJ's Restaurants, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. BJ's Restaurants, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 20.10. This could make BJ's Restaurants, Inc. more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that BJ's Restaurants, Inc. is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | BLMN | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 8 | 0.17 | 1.36 |
| Price/Earnings | 71 | 31.8 | 24.3 |
| EV/EBITDA | 29 | 8.8 | 12.9 |
| Shareholder Yield | 51 | (0.4%) | 1.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 44 | 1.68 | 2.83 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 15 | 7.1 | 20.1 |
Bloomin' Brands, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates casual, polished casual, and fine dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates through U.S. and International Franchise segments. Its restaurant portfolio has four concepts, including Outback Steakhouse, a casual steakhouse restaurant; Carrabba’s Italian Grill that offers authentic Italian cuisine; Bonefish Grill; and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, a contemporary steakhouse. Bloomin' Brands, Inc. was founded in 1988 and is based in Tampa, Florida.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. has a Value Score of 72, which is considered to be undervalued.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 31.8 compared to the industry median at 24.3. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Bloomin' Brands, Inc. less attractive for value investors.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Bloomin' Brands, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.83.
You can read more about Bloomin' Brands, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | LOCO | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 31 | 0.96 | 1.36 |
| Price/Earnings | 42 | 16.7 | 24.3 |
| EV/EBITDA | 35 | 9.8 | 12.9 |
| Shareholder Yield | 56 | (1.1%) | 1.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 44 | 1.65 | 2.83 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 46 | 17.8 | 20.1 |
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. The company operates and franchises restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Washington. It also licenses its brand to restaurants in the Philippines. The company was formerly known as Chicken Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in April 2014. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has a Value Score of 61, which is considered to be undervalued.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 16.7 compared to the industry median at 24.3. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. more attractive for value investors.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.83.
You can read more about El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
United Parks & Resorts Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | PRKS | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 39 | 1.44 | 1.36 |
| Price/Earnings | 41 | 16.3 | 24.3 |
| EV/EBITDA | 25 | 8.1 | 12.9 |
| Shareholder Yield | 4 | 10.2% | 1.0% |
| Price/Book Value | na | na | 2.83 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 32 | 12.7 | 20.1 |
United Parks & Resorts Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a theme park and entertainment company in the United States. The company owns and licenses a portfolio of theme parks, such as a marine-life theme park in San Diego, Orlando, and San Antonio under the SeaWorld brand; family-oriented destination theme parks in Tampa Bay and Williamsburg under the Busch Gardens brand; and South Seas-themed tropical setting water parks in Orlando and San Antonio under the Aquatica brand. It also engages in the operation of reservations only and all-inclusive marine life theme park under the Discovery Cove brand; Sesame Street theme parks in Philadelphia and San Diego under the Sesame Place brand; Water Country USA, a family water park; and Adventure Island, a park which features water rides, dining, and other attractions. The company was formerly known as SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. and changed its name to United Parks & Resorts Inc. in February 2024. United Parks & Resorts Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. has a Value Score of 86, which is considered to be undervalued.
United Parks & Resorts Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 16.3 compared to the industry median at 24.3. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes United Parks & Resorts Inc. more attractive for value investors.
You can read more about United Parks & Resorts Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Xponential Fitness, Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | XPOF | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 27 | 0.81 | 1.36 |
| Price/Earnings | na | na | 24.3 |
| EV/EBITDA | 22 | 7.6 | 12.9 |
| Shareholder Yield | 74 | (10.0%) | 1.0% |
| Price/Book Value | na | na | 2.83 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | na | na | 20.1 |
Xponential Fitness, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a boutique fitness brands franchisor in North America. The company’s brands portfolio consist of Club Pilates, a Pilates facility franchisor; StretchLab, a fitness concept offering one-on-one assisted stretching services; YogaSix, a yoga concept; Pure Barre, a total body workout concept that uses the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements; and BFT, a high-intensity interval training concept that combines functional, high-energy strength, cardio, and conditioning-based classes to achieve the unique health of its members. Xponential Fitness, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Xponential Fitness, Inc. has a Value Score of 63, which is considered to be undervalued.
You can read more about Xponential Fitness, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Yum China Holdings, Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | YUMC | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 37 | 1.29 | 1.36 |
| Price/Earnings | 41 | 16.4 | 24.3 |
| EV/EBITDA | 37 | 10.1 | 12.9 |
| Shareholder Yield | 6 | 8.8% | 1.0% |
| Price/Book Value | 61 | 2.75 | 2.83 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 63 | 27.4 | 20.1 |
Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises restaurants in the People’s Republic of China. The company operates through two KFC, Pizza Hut, and All Other segments. It operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Lavazza, Little Sheep, and Huang Ji Huang concepts. The company also offers online food delivery services. Yum China Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. has a Value Score of 64, which is considered to be undervalued.
Yum China Holdings, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 16.4 compared to the industry median at 24.3. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Yum China Holdings, Inc. more attractive for value investors.
Yum China Holdings, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Yum China Holdings, Inc. fairly attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.83.
You can read more about Yum China Holdings, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Other Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Stock Grades
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Choosing Which of the 6 Best Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Stocks Is Right for You
Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.
- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
- Bloomin' Brands, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
- United Parks & Resorts Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
- Xponential Fitness, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
- Yum China Holdings, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 6 undervalued stocks in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.
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Additional Resources About Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Stocks
Want to learn more about Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure stocks to see if they could be the right investment for you? Check out some additional resources and articles to help you on your financial journey.
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