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HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HLT - US43300A2033 - Common Stock

285.03 USD
-0.74 (-0.26%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 7:36:54 PM
285.03 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 7:36:54 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HLT. 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 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

In the past year HLT was profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

HLT has a better Return On Assets (10.01%) than 81.06% of its industry peers.
HLT has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.67%) than 85.61% of its industry peers.
HLT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.57%. This is above the industry average of 10.42%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.57%) for HLT is below the current ROIC(16.67%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of HLT (14.19%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
HLT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.99%, HLT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLT has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 37.14%, HLT is not doing good in the industry: 68.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HLT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HLT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
HLT has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

HLT has an Altman-Z score of 2.82. 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.
HLT has a better Altman-Z score (2.82) than 73.48% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLT (5.07) is better than 74.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.07
Altman-Z 2.82
ROIC/WACC2.06
WACC8.08%
HLT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that HLT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.66, HLT is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
HLT's Quick ratio of 0.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLT is outperformed by 62.12% 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 2015 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.74% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.68% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, HLT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.40% on average per year.
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.
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.
HLT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
HLT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.59, HLT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
HLT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. HLT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 30.91, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HLT.
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 36.59, HLT is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.59
Fwd PE 30.91
HLT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLT is valued a bit cheaper than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.2
EV/EBITDA 28.3
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 14.24% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.58
PEG (5Y)2.87
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y14.24%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLT has a yearly dividend return of 0.21%, which is pretty low.
HLT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.38.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, HLT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.21%

5.2 History

The dividend of HLT has a limited annual growth rate of 0.21%.
HLT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of HLT decreased 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 2015 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 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y14.24%
HLT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHLT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN

NYSE:HLT (11/28/2025, 7:36:54 PM)

After market: 285.03 0 (0%)

285.03

-0.74 (-0.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners101.42%
Inst Owner Change-1.34%
Ins Owners2.05%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap66.25B
Revenue(TTM)11.73B
Net Income(TTM)1.67B
Analysts72.26
Price Target285.92 (0.31%)
Short Float %2.99%
Short Ratio3.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.21%
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.21%
DP8.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date11-21 2025-11-21 (0.15)
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)2.68%
PT rev (3m)3.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.59
Fwd PE 30.91
P/S 5.71
P/FCF 29.2
P/OCF 26.73
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 28.3
EPS(TTM)7.79
EY2.73%
EPS(NY)9.22
Fwd EY3.24%
FCF(TTM)9.76
FCFY3.43%
OCF(TTM)10.66
OCFY3.74%
SpS49.9
BVpS-20.97
TBVpS-70.68
PEG (NY)2.58
PEG (5Y)2.87
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 2.82
F-Score6
WACC8.08%
ROIC/WACC2.06
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 3 / 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%.