HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:HLT - US43300A2033 - Common Stock
266.652 USD
-1.29 (-0.48%)
Taking everything into account, HLT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLT was compared to 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. HLT scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. HLT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HLT was profitable.
HLT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HLT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years HLT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of HLT (10.01%) is better than 82.58% of its industry peers.
HLT has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLT outperforms 85.61% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLT is above the industry average of 10.59%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.67%) for HLT is above the 3 year average (14.57%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.01% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 16.67% |
ROA(3y)8.26%
ROA(5y)4.65%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)14.57%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.19%, HLT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
HLT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HLT's Operating Margin of 21.99% is amongst the best of the industry. HLT outperforms 81.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLT has grown nicely.
HLT has a Gross Margin of 37.14%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLT underperforms 68.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.19% | ||
| GM | 37.14% |
OM growth 3Y6.4%
OM growth 5Y4.89%
PM growth 3Y24.7%
PM growth 5Y8.07%
GM growth 3Y-2.4%
GM growth 5Y-0.8%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HLT is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for HLT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HLT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HLT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
HLT has an Altman-Z score of 2.71. This is not the best score and indicates that HLT is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.71, HLT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.48% of the companies in the same industry.
HLT has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.07. This is a neutral value as HLT would need 5.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HLT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.07) than 74.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.71 |
ROIC/WACC2.05
WACC8.14%
2.3 Liquidity
HLT has a Current Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that HLT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HLT has a Current ratio of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLT underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
HLT has a Quick Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that HLT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.66, HLT is not doing good in the industry: 62.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HLT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.65%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.74% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, HLT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.68% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.40% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.65%
EPS 3Y50.71%
EPS 5Y12.74%
EPS Q2Q%9.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.68%
Revenue growth 3Y24.52%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%8.82%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.55% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.16%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y14.24%
EPS Next 5Y16.55%
Revenue Next Year6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y7.32%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
Revenue Next 5Y7.91%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 34.23, the valuation of HLT can be described as expensive.
HLT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.51. HLT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.92, HLT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
HLT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, HLT is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
75.76% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HLT is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
HLT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLT's earnings are expected to grow with 14.24% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.42
PEG (5Y)2.69
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y14.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.22%, HLT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.58, HLT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, HLT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.22% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HLT has a limited annual growth rate of 0.21%.
HLT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
HLT has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
HLT pays out 8.71% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HLT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP8.71%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y14.24%
NYSE:HLT (11/19/2025, 2:58:20 PM)
266.652
-1.29 (-0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.42%
Inst Owner Change-1.41%
Ins Owners2.05%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap62.71B
Revenue(TTM)11.73B
Net Income(TTM)1.67B
Analysts72.26
Price Target284.32 (6.63%)
Short Float %2.99%
Short Ratio3.91
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.22% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.21%
DP8.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.16%
Min EPS beat(2)1.57%
Max EPS beat(2)6.76%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.41%
Min EPS beat(4)1.57%
Max EPS beat(4)6.76%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.42%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)6.22%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)6.65%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.63%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.63%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.36%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.31%
PT rev (1m)2.1%
PT rev (3m)2.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.92 | ||
| P/S | 5.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.01 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.77 |
EPS(TTM)7.79
EY2.92%
EPS(NY)9.22
Fwd EY3.46%
FCF(TTM)9.76
FCFY3.66%
OCF(TTM)10.66
OCFY4%
SpS49.9
BVpS-20.97
TBVpS-70.68
PEG (NY)2.42
PEG (5Y)2.69
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.01% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 21.6% | ||
| ROIC | 16.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 21.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.19% | ||
| GM | 37.14% | ||
| FCFM | 19.57% |
ROA(3y)8.26%
ROA(5y)4.65%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)14.57%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)16.06%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)18.88%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y32.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.5%
OM growth 3Y6.4%
OM growth 5Y4.89%
PM growth 3Y24.7%
PM growth 5Y8.07%
GM growth 3Y-2.4%
GM growth 5Y-0.8%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | 137.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.71 |
F-Score6
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC2.05
Cap/Depr(3y)122.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.77%
Profit Quality(3y)130.99%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.65%
EPS 3Y50.71%
EPS 5Y12.74%
EPS Q2Q%9.9%
EPS Next Y14.16%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y14.24%
EPS Next 5Y16.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.68%
Revenue growth 3Y24.52%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%8.82%
Revenue Next Year6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y7.32%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
Revenue Next 5Y7.91%
EBIT growth 1Y11.5%
EBIT growth 3Y32.49%
EBIT growth 5Y8.46%
EBIT Next Year32.99%
EBIT Next 3Y16.05%
EBIT Next 5Y13.85%
FCF growth 1Y31.5%
FCF growth 3Y292.57%
FCF growth 5Y9.01%
OCF growth 1Y27.76%
OCF growth 3Y164.33%
OCF growth 5Y7.78%
HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN / HLT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HLT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HLT.
What is the valuation status of HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN?
HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) is expected to grow by 14.16% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) stock?
The dividend rating of HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.71%.