Company / Operating Cash Flow
Choice Hotels Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$270.4M
FY2025
5-year range
$270.4M / $383.7M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-15.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#149 of 235
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At $270M, Choice Hotels's operating cash flow ranks #149 of 235 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $110M in FY2020 to $384M in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$270M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +19.7%.
Declined from $297M to $270M over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -9.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +19.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#149 of 235 in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 63% of 235This company $270.4M Sector average $1.7B
▼
-84.4% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +19.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 15.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #149 out of 235 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 23.9%
- Low earnings quality (accrual-heavy earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 255.1%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $270.4M | -15.3% |
| FY2024 | $319.4M | +7.7% |
| FY2023 | $296.6M | -19.2% |
| FY2022 | $367.1M | -4.3% |
| FY2021 | $383.7M | +248.6% |
| FY2020 | $110.1M | -59.3% |
| FY2019 | $270.6M | +11.4% |
| FY2018 | $242.9M | -5.6% |
| FY2017 | $257.4M | +69.3% |
| FY2016 | $152.0M | -7.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026