HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:HLT • US43300A2033

301.7 USD
-3.21 (-1.05%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 12:31 PM
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This HLT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HLT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HLT against 125 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

  • 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 each of the past 5 years.
  • HLT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 81.60% of its industry peers.
  • HLT has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLT outperforms 86.40% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLT is significantly above the industry average of 10.78%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (16.03%) for HLT is below the current ROIC(17.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • The Profit Margin of HLT (12.10%) is better than 79.20% of its industry peers.
  • 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 84.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLT has declined.
  • HLT has a Gross Margin of 37.29%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLT underperforms 70.40% 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

  • 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.
  • HLT has less shares outstanding than it did 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 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 2.93 indicates that HLT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HLT's Altman-Z score of 2.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLT outperforms 75.20% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HLT is 6.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take HLT, 6.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • HLT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.36) than 71.20% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 6.36
Altman-Z 2.93
ROIC/WACC2.13
WACC8.08%
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

  • 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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.66, HLT is doing worse than 71.20% 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.66, HLT is doing worse than 66.40% 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. HLT Growth Analysis

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.
  • 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.
  • HLT shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 22.82% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.55% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 37.20, the valuation of HLT can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HLT is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • HLT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.03.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.58 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HLT.
  • HLT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • HLT is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.2
Fwd PE 32.58
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

  • 76.00% 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 36.07
EV/EBITDA 28.68
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 17.48% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.62
PEG (5Y)0.25
EPS Next 2Y14.49%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%

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5. HLT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • HLT has a yearly dividend return of 0.19%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.10, 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 0.19%

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.
  • The dividend of HLT decreased 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

  • HLT pays out 9.81% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of HLT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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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HLT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN

NYSE:HLT (3/5/2026, 12:31:45 PM)

301.7

-3.21 (-1.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners100.3%
Inst Owner Change-2.27%
Ins Owners2.07%
Ins Owner Change0.75%
Market Cap70.13B
Revenue(TTM)12.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.46B
Analysts73.75
Price Target331.2 (9.78%)
Short Float %2.23%
Short Ratio2.61
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)13.23%
PT rev (3m)15.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.2
Fwd PE 32.58
P/S 5.82
P/FCF 36.07
P/OCF 32.94
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 28.68
EPS(TTM)8.11
EY2.69%
EPS(NY)9.26
Fwd EY3.07%
FCF(TTM)8.36
FCFY2.77%
OCF(TTM)9.16
OCFY3.04%
SpS51.79
BVpS-23.18
TBVpS-73.86
PEG (NY)2.62
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 2.93
F-Score5
WACC8.08%
ROIC/WACC2.13
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 Year32.22%
EBIT Next 3Y16%
EBIT Next 5Y13.02%
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%.