HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN (HLT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:HLT - US43300A2033 - Common Stock
260.76 USD
+2.33 (+0.9%)
Overall HLT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HLT against 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. HLT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, HLT is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
HLT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years HLT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
HLT has a Return On Assets of 9.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLT outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
HLT has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.55%) than 85.19% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLT is in line with the industry average of 15.70%.
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 Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
HLT has a better Profit Margin (13.84%) than 83.70% of its industry peers.
HLT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HLT has a better Operating Margin (21.15%) than 80.74% of its industry peers.
HLT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of HLT (36.73%) is worse than 68.89% of its industry peers.
HLT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
HLT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HLT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HLT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.66 indicates that HLT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.66, HLT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLT (5.10) is better than 74.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.66 |
ROIC/WACC2.04
WACC8.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.54 indicates that HLT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HLT has a worse Current ratio (0.54) than 71.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that HLT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HLT has a worse Quick ratio (0.54) than 68.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
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.
Measured over the past years, HLT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.74% on average per year.
HLT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.26%.
HLT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.40% yearly.
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
HLT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.99% yearly.
HLT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.2%
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
HLT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.31.
HLT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
HLT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.86.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.58, 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 23.32, HLT is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLT is valued a bit more expensive than 75.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HLT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HLT is cheaper than 61.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.57 |
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)2.58
PEG (5Y)2.69
EPS Next 2Y13.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.23%, HLT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.99, HLT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, HLT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.23% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HLT has a limited annual growth rate of 0.21%.
HLT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
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 2Y13.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.09%
NYSE:HLT (10/6/2025, 1:44:28 PM)
260.76
+2.33 (+0.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.42%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.05%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap61.33B
Analysts72.26
Price Target278.47 (6.79%)
Short Float %3.51%
Short Ratio4.8
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.23% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.21%
DP9.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)0.45%
PT rev (3m)8.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.58 | ||
| P/S | 5.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.03 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.57 |
EPS(TTM)7.6
EY2.91%
EPS(NY)9.12
Fwd EY3.5%
FCF(TTM)9.13
FCFY3.5%
OCF(TTM)10.02
OCFY3.84%
SpS48.82
BVpS-19.52
TBVpS-68.69
PEG (NY)2.58
PEG (5Y)2.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.66 |
F-Score6
WACC8.12%
ROIC/WACC2.04
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 Y13.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.2%
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 Year32.99%
EBIT Next 3Y16.05%
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%