HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:HLT • US43300A2033

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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HLT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HLT against 131 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. HLT scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. HLT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HLT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year HLT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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.
HLT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.01%, HLT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.67%, HLT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLT is above the industry average of 10.42%.
  • 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 RankSector 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
HLT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.19%, HLT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HLT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HLT has a better Operating Margin (21.99%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLT has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.14%, HLT is doing worse than 67.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
HLT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HLT has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for HLT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for HLT is higher compared to a year ago.
HLT Yearly Shares OutstandingHLT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
HLT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.99 indicates that HLT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HLT's Altman-Z score of 2.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLT outperforms 78.03% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HLT is 5.07, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HLT, 5.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.07, HLT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.07
Altman-Z 2.99
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC8.3%
HLT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

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 68.18% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that HLT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of HLT (0.66) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.66
HLT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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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.
  • HLT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.74% yearly.
  • HLT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.68%.
  • HLT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.40% yearly.
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

  • HLT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.55% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HLT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.59%
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3Y14.29%
EPS Next 5Y16.55%
Revenue Next Year6.83%
Revenue Next 2Y7.27%
Revenue Next 3Y7.62%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
HLT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B
HLT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • HLT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 40.36.
  • HLT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • HLT is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.93, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.95 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HLT.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HLT.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.77. HLT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.36
Fwd PE 33.95
HLT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • HLT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HLT is more expensive than 76.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HLT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.83
EV/EBITDA 30.43
HLT Per share dataHLT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates HLT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of HLT may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • HLT's earnings are expected to grow with 14.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.77
PEG (5Y)3.17
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3Y14.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HLT has a yearly dividend return of 0.19%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.26, HLT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.19, HLT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.19%

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
HLT Yearly Dividends per shareHLT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • 8.71% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of HLT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP8.71%
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3Y14.29%
HLT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHLT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B
HLT Dividend Payout.HLT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HLT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN

NYSE:HLT (2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 314.38 0 (0%)

314.38

+5.66 (+1.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-22
Earnings (Next)02-11
Inst Owners100.3%
Inst Owner Change-2.81%
Ins Owners2.07%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap73.07B
Revenue(TTM)11.73B
Net Income(TTM)1.67B
Analysts73.55
Price Target305.34 (-2.88%)
Short Float %2.84%
Short Ratio3.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.19%
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.21%
DP8.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
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)5.53%
PT rev (3m)7.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.36
Fwd PE 33.95
P/S 6.23
P/FCF 31.83
P/OCF 29.14
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 30.43
EPS(TTM)7.79
EY2.48%
EPS(NY)9.26
Fwd EY2.95%
FCF(TTM)9.88
FCFY3.14%
OCF(TTM)10.79
OCFY3.43%
SpS50.49
BVpS-21.22
TBVpS-71.52
PEG (NY)2.77
PEG (5Y)3.17
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.99
F-Score6
WACC8.3%
ROIC/WACC2.01
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 Y14.59%
EPS Next 2Y14.05%
EPS Next 3Y14.29%
EPS Next 5Y16.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.68%
Revenue growth 3Y24.52%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%8.82%
Revenue Next Year6.83%
Revenue Next 2Y7.27%
Revenue Next 3Y7.62%
Revenue Next 5Y7.91%
EBIT growth 1Y11.5%
EBIT growth 3Y32.49%
EBIT growth 5Y8.46%
EBIT Next Year33.85%
EBIT Next 3Y16.25%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) stock?

HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HLT stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) is expected to grow by 14.59% 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%.