HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HLT • US43300A2033

315.96 USD
+3.23 (+1.03%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
315.96 USD
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HLT. HLT was compared to 126 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While HLT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLT is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HLT has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years HLT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2025 0 1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of HLT (8.69%) is better than 80.16% of its industry peers.
  • HLT has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLT outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • HLT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.03%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.58%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (17.22%) for HLT is above the 3 year average (16.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.69%
ROE N/A
ROIC 17.22%
ROA(3y)8.46%
ROA(5y)7.24%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.03%
ROIC(5y)13.66%
HLT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100 -100

1.3 Margins

  • HLT has a better Profit Margin (12.10%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLT has declined.
  • HLT's Operating Margin of 22.37% is amongst the best of the industry. HLT outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLT has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.29%, HLT is doing worse than 69.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HLT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.37%
PM (TTM) 12.1%
GM 37.29%
OM growth 3Y-2.14%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-5.42%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4%
GM growth 5Y5.95%
HLT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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
  • 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 2025 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 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • HLT has an Altman-Z score of 3.00. This indicates that HLT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.00, HLT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HLT has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.36. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HLT would need 6.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • HLT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.36) than 69.84% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 6.36
Altman-Z 3
ROIC/WACC2.12
WACC8.11%
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 2025 0 5B -5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that HLT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • HLT has a worse Current ratio (0.66) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that HLT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.66, HLT is doing worse than 67.46% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2025 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 13.90%, which is quite good.
  • HLT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 146.01% yearly.
  • HLT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.74%.
  • Measured over the past years, HLT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.9%
EPS 3Y18.29%
EPS 5Y146.01%
EPS Q2Q%18.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.74%
Revenue growth 3Y11.13%
Revenue growth 5Y22.82%
Sales Q2Q%10.92%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, HLT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.55% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HLT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.16% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.19%
EPS Next 2Y14.49%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
EPS Next 5Y16.55%
Revenue Next Year8.95%
Revenue Next 2Y8.66%
Revenue Next 3Y8.4%
Revenue Next 5Y8.16%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 38.96, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HLT.
  • HLT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • HLT is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.12, HLT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • HLT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.02. HLT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.96
Fwd PE 34.12
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HLT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HLT is more expensive than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as HLT.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 37.78
EV/EBITDA 29.58
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • HLT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • HLT's earnings are expected to grow with 17.48% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.75
PEG (5Y)0.27
EPS Next 2Y14.49%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.19%, HLT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • HLT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.09.
  • 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 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.04%!
  • HLT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • HLT has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.04%
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 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • 9.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • HLT's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP9.81%
EPS Next 2Y14.49%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
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 2025 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 (2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 315.96 0 (0%)

315.96

+3.23 (+1.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners100.3%
Inst Owner Change-2.28%
Ins Owners2.07%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap73.44B
Revenue(TTM)12.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.46B
Analysts73.75
Price Target305.34 (-3.36%)
Short Float %2.57%
Short Ratio3.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.19%
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.04%
DP9.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.77%
Min EPS beat(2)1.57%
Max EPS beat(2)1.98%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4%
Min EPS beat(4)1.57%
Max EPS beat(4)6.76%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)3.9%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)3.94%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.04%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.63%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.63%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.07%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.43%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.48%
PT rev (1m)4.39%
PT rev (3m)6.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.96
Fwd PE 34.12
P/S 6.1
P/FCF 37.78
P/OCF 34.5
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 29.58
EPS(TTM)8.11
EY2.57%
EPS(NY)9.26
Fwd EY2.93%
FCF(TTM)8.36
FCFY2.65%
OCF(TTM)9.16
OCFY2.9%
SpS51.79
BVpS-23.18
TBVpS-73.86
PEG (NY)2.75
PEG (5Y)0.27
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.69%
ROE N/A
ROCE 21.96%
ROIC 17.22%
ROICexc 18.61%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 22.37%
PM (TTM) 12.1%
GM 37.29%
FCFM 16.15%
ROA(3y)8.46%
ROA(5y)7.24%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.03%
ROIC(5y)13.66%
ROICexc(3y)17.52%
ROICexc(5y)15.04%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)20.45%
ROCE(5y)17.43%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y7.4%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.14%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-5.42%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4%
GM growth 5Y5.95%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 6.36
Debt/EBITDA 4.3
Cap/Depr 104.52%
Cap/Sales 1.54%
Interest Coverage 4.16
Cash Conversion 74.18%
Profit Quality 133.43%
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.66
Altman-Z 3
F-Score5
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC2.12
Cap/Depr(3y)136.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.65%
Profit Quality(3y)133.52%
Profit Quality(5y)106.74%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.9%
EPS 3Y18.29%
EPS 5Y146.01%
EPS Q2Q%18.18%
EPS Next Y14.19%
EPS Next 2Y14.49%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
EPS Next 5Y16.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.74%
Revenue growth 3Y11.13%
Revenue growth 5Y22.82%
Sales Q2Q%10.92%
Revenue Next Year8.95%
Revenue Next 2Y8.66%
Revenue Next 3Y8.4%
Revenue Next 5Y8.16%
EBIT growth 1Y13.87%
EBIT growth 3Y8.75%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year30.22%
EBIT Next 3Y16.55%
EBIT Next 5Y12.96%
FCF growth 1Y7.11%
FCF growth 3Y7.18%
FCF growth 5Y25.84%
OCF growth 1Y5.76%
OCF growth 3Y8.19%
OCF growth 5Y24.63%

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 14.19% 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 9.81%.