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HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:HLT - US43300A2033 - Common Stock

266.41 USD
-7.47 (-2.73%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
266.41 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HLT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HLT against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While HLT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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.
Of the past 5 years HLT 4 years were 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.99%, HLT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.96% of the companies in the same industry.
HLT has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.55%) than 84.96% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLT is in line with the industry average of 15.68%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.55%) for HLT is above the 3 year average (14.57%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.99%
ROE N/A
ROIC 16.55%
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.84%, HLT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.46% of the companies in the same industry.
HLT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.15%, HLT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.45% of the companies in the same industry.
HLT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 36.73%, HLT is not doing good in the industry: 69.92% 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 21.15%
PM (TTM) 13.84%
GM 36.73%
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

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 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 2.76. 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 Altman-Z score of 2.76. This is in the better half of the industry: HLT outperforms 70.68% of its industry peers.
HLT has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.10. This is a neutral value as HLT would need 5.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HLT's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLT outperforms 75.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.1
Altman-Z 2.76
ROIC/WACC1.89
WACC8.74%
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

HLT has a Current Ratio of 0.54. 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 Current ratio value of 0.54, HLT is not doing good in the industry: 72.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HLT has a Quick Ratio of 0.54. 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 worse Quick ratio (0.54) than 69.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.54
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 11.93%, 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 6.26%.
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)11.93%
EPS 3Y50.71%
EPS 5Y12.74%
EPS Q2Q%15.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.26%
Revenue growth 3Y24.52%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%6.3%

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 16.99% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y13.16%
EPS Next 2Y13.24%
EPS Next 3Y14.09%
EPS Next 5Y16.99%
Revenue Next Year6.13%
Revenue Next 2Y7.03%
Revenue Next 3Y7.64%
Revenue Next 5Y8.46%

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 35.05, HLT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
HLT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.18.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HLT.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. HLT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.05
Fwd PE 29.18
HLT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

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 75.94% of the companies in the same industry.
HLT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HLT is cheaper than 62.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.18
EV/EBITDA 28.97
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLT's earnings are expected to grow with 14.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.66
PEG (5Y)2.75
EPS Next 2Y13.24%
EPS Next 3Y14.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.22%, HLT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, HLT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, HLT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.22%

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

9.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
HLT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP9.25%
EPS Next 2Y13.24%
EPS Next 3Y14.09%
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 (9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 266.41 0 (0%)

266.41

-7.47 (-2.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)07-23 2025-07-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Inst Owners99.48%
Inst Owner Change0.57%
Ins Owners2.04%
Ins Owner Change0.05%
Market Cap62.66B
Analysts72.26
Price Target277.21 (4.05%)
Short Float %3.55%
Short Ratio5.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.22%
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.21%
DP9.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date08-29 2025-08-29 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.22%
Min EPS beat(2)5.68%
Max EPS beat(2)6.76%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.77%
Min EPS beat(4)2.99%
Max EPS beat(4)6.76%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.11%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)6.45%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.64%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.2%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.47%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)8.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.05
Fwd PE 29.18
P/S 5.46
P/FCF 29.18
P/OCF 26.59
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 28.97
EPS(TTM)7.6
EY2.85%
EPS(NY)9.13
Fwd EY3.43%
FCF(TTM)9.13
FCFY3.43%
OCF(TTM)10.02
OCFY3.76%
SpS48.82
BVpS-19.52
TBVpS-68.69
PEG (NY)2.66
PEG (5Y)2.75
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.99%
ROE N/A
ROCE 21.45%
ROIC 16.55%
ROICexc 17.11%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 21.15%
PM (TTM) 13.84%
GM 36.73%
FCFM 18.7%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.72
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.1
Debt/EBITDA 4.22
Cap/Depr 130.63%
Cap/Sales 1.82%
Interest Coverage 3.98
Cash Conversion 91.04%
Profit Quality 135.12%
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 2.76
F-Score6
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC1.89
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)11.93%
EPS 3Y50.71%
EPS 5Y12.74%
EPS Q2Q%15.18%
EPS Next Y13.16%
EPS Next 2Y13.24%
EPS Next 3Y14.09%
EPS Next 5Y16.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.26%
Revenue growth 3Y24.52%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%6.3%
Revenue Next Year6.13%
Revenue Next 2Y7.03%
Revenue Next 3Y7.64%
Revenue Next 5Y8.46%
EBIT growth 1Y3.67%
EBIT growth 3Y32.49%
EBIT growth 5Y8.46%
EBIT Next Year32.95%
EBIT Next 3Y15.84%
EBIT Next 5Y14.15%
FCF growth 1Y21.64%
FCF growth 3Y292.57%
FCF growth 5Y9.01%
OCF growth 1Y21.01%
OCF growth 3Y164.33%
OCF growth 5Y7.78%