HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:HLT • US43300A2033

296.85 USD
-1.52 (-0.51%)
At close: Mar 11, 2026
296.09 USD
-0.76 (-0.26%)
After Hours: 3/11/2026, 8:04:00 PM

This HLT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

HLT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 126 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. HLT scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. HLT is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. HLT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HLT was profitable.
  • HLT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HLT has been profitable.
  • 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 2025 0 1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • HLT's Return On Assets of 8.69% is amongst the best of the industry. HLT outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HLT (17.22%) is better than 87.30% 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 10.49%.
  • 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

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.10%, HLT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HLT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • HLT has a Operating Margin of 22.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLT outperforms 84.13% of its industry peers.
  • HLT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • HLT has a Gross Margin of 37.29%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLT underperforms 70.63% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLT has grown nicely.
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. HLT Health Analysis

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.
  • HLT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HLT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.87 indicates that HLT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HLT's Altman-Z score of 2.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLT outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
  • 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 70.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 6.36
Altman-Z 2.87
ROIC/WACC2.12
WACC8.13%
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 Current ratio of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLT underperforms 73.02% 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: 67.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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. HLT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.90% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 146.01% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, HLT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.74% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 22.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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

  • HLT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.38% yearly.
  • HLT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.6%
EPS Next 2Y13.81%
EPS Next 3Y14.37%
EPS Next 5Y16.38%
Revenue Next Year9.48%
Revenue Next 2Y8.93%
Revenue Next 3Y8.56%
Revenue Next 5Y8.58%

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. HLT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 36.60 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 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 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.51, HLT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLT is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLT to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.27), we can say HLT is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.6
Fwd PE 32.51
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

  • 76.19% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • HLT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 35.01
EV/EBITDA 27.83
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.
  • HLT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • HLT's earnings are expected to grow with 14.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.91
PEG (5Y)0.25
EPS Next 2Y13.81%
EPS Next 3Y14.37%

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5. HLT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • HLT has a yearly dividend return of 0.20%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.11, HLT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HLT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.2%

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 2Y13.81%
EPS Next 3Y14.37%
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

HLT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN

NYSE:HLT (3/11/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 296.09 -0.76 (-0.26%)

296.85

-1.52 (-0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners99.86%
Inst Owner Change-2.1%
Ins Owners2.13%
Ins Owner Change0.39%
Market Cap68.06B
Revenue(TTM)12.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.46B
Analysts73.13
Price Target331.2 (11.57%)
Short Float %2.23%
Short Ratio2.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.2%
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)8.47%
PT rev (3m)15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.6
Fwd PE 32.51
P/S 5.65
P/FCF 35.01
P/OCF 31.97
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 27.83
EPS(TTM)8.11
EY2.73%
EPS(NY)9.13
Fwd EY3.08%
FCF(TTM)8.48
FCFY2.86%
OCF(TTM)9.29
OCFY3.13%
SpS52.51
BVpS-23.5
TBVpS-74.88
PEG (NY)2.91
PEG (5Y)0.25
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 2.87
F-Score5
WACC8.13%
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 Y12.6%
EPS Next 2Y13.81%
EPS Next 3Y14.37%
EPS Next 5Y16.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.74%
Revenue growth 3Y11.13%
Revenue growth 5Y22.82%
Sales Q2Q%10.92%
Revenue Next Year9.48%
Revenue Next 2Y8.93%
Revenue Next 3Y8.56%
Revenue Next 5Y8.58%
EBIT growth 1Y13.87%
EBIT growth 3Y8.75%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year32.31%
EBIT Next 3Y16.13%
EBIT Next 5Y13.14%
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 12.6% 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%.