HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HLT • US43300A2033
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-8.86 (-2.74%)
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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.
1. HLT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HLT had positive earnings in the past year.
- HLT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- HLT has a Return On Assets of 8.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLT outperforms 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 88.10% 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 10.55%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.10%, HLT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLT has declined.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.37%, HLT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 70.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. HLT Health Analysis
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.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.96 indicates that HLT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of HLT (2.96) is better than 75.40% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HLT (6.36) is better than 69.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.96 |
ROIC/WACC2.05
WACC8.39%
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 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that HLT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of HLT (0.66) is worse than 69.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. HLT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.91% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, HLT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 146.01% on average per year.
- 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)14.91%
EPS 3Y18.29%
EPS 5Y146.01%
EPS Q2Q%16.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.74%
Revenue growth 3Y11.13%
Revenue growth 5Y22.82%
Sales Q2Q%8.98%
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 16.11% yearly.
- HLT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.82%
EPS Next 2Y14.03%
EPS Next 3Y14.62%
EPS Next 5Y16.11%
Revenue Next Year9.71%
Revenue Next 2Y9.04%
Revenue Next 3Y8.68%
Revenue Next 5Y8.55%
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.
- 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.
4. HLT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.44, HLT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as HLT.
- HLT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.83, the valuation of HLT can be described as expensive.
- HLT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.68. HLT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.83 |
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 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as HLT.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.06 |
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 14.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y14.03%
EPS Next 3Y14.62%
5. HLT Dividend Analysis
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 1.04.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HLT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- HLT has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 9.81% 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 the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP9.81%
EPS Next 2Y14.03%
EPS Next 3Y14.62%
HLT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
314.5
-8.86 (-2.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Industry Strength65.22
Industry Growth62.11
Earnings (Last)04-28 2026-04-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-21 2026-07-21/bmo
Inst Owners100.09%
Inst Owner Change0.46%
Ins Owners2.14%
Ins Owner Change2.85%
Market Cap71.96B
Revenue(TTM)12.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.46B
Analysts73.13
Price Target343.95 (9.36%)
Short Float %2.57%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.04%
DP9.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.15)
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)0.21%
PT rev (3m)13.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.83 | ||
| P/S | 5.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 33.8 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.06 |
EPS(TTM)8.4
EY2.67%
EPS(NY)10.54
Fwd EY3.35%
FCF(TTM)8.5
FCFY2.7%
OCF(TTM)9.31
OCFY2.96%
SpS52.62
BVpS-23.55
TBVpS-75.04
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)0.26
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.96 |
F-Score5
WACC8.39%
ROIC/WACC2.05
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)14.91%
EPS 3Y18.29%
EPS 5Y146.01%
EPS Q2Q%16.86%
EPS Next Y12.82%
EPS Next 2Y14.03%
EPS Next 3Y14.62%
EPS Next 5Y16.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.74%
Revenue growth 3Y11.13%
Revenue growth 5Y22.82%
Sales Q2Q%8.98%
Revenue Next Year9.71%
Revenue Next 2Y9.04%
Revenue Next 3Y8.68%
Revenue Next 5Y8.55%
EBIT growth 1Y13.87%
EBIT growth 3Y8.75%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year32.44%
EBIT Next 3Y16.21%
EBIT Next 5Y13.13%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.
What is the profitability of HLT stock?
HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN?
The financial health rating of HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) is 4 / 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 12.82% in the next year.