Stock Analysis
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.HLT
P/E 49.04×· 5Y range 29.15–1,137.69×· 74th percentile of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Travel Services
AnalystsBuy33 analystsP/E 49.0× sits at the 74th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 7% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
High quality, fairly valued
Strengths
- Growth100
- Quality77
Risks
- Financial Health35
Strong fundamentals at a reasonable valuation.
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 3.2 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓Revenue CAGR 20.1% — durable top-line growth
What's happening with HLT
Profile
Strong growth and earnings quality; valuation and financial health lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation27/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (74th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (2.6%)5/25
- P/S (6.2x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (30.6x)5/25
- Growth100/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (20.1%)25/25
- Net income CAGR (37.3%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (43.1%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (60.1%)25/25
- Profitability65/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (38.0%)25/25
- ROE (n/a)0/25
- Net margin (12.7%)20/25
- Operating margin (23.3%)20/25
- Financial Health35/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (3.24)25/25
- Current ratio (0.66)0/25
- Interest coverage (4.2x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 68%)0/25
- Quality77/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.62)25/25
- FCF conversion (128%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 8.5%)12/25
- Moat51/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (8/10 yrs)20/25
- Median gross margin (21.5%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -16.6%)0/25
About Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings operates 1. Show more
38 million rooms across its 27 brands, serving the premium economy through luxury segments. Hampton and Hilton are the two largest brands, representing 27% and 18%, respectively, of the company's total rooms, as of Dec. 31, 2025. Recent brands launched over the past few years include Home2, Curio, Canopy, Spark, Tru, Tempo, LivSmart, and Outset. Additionally, there is a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and acquisitions of NoMad and Graduate Hotels. Managed and franchised hotels represent the vast majority of adjusted EBITDA, predominantly from the Americas.
Headquarters: MCLEAN, VA · Employees: 182,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
27EP/E (TTM)49.0xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 29.1x–1137.7x · 74th pct
P/FCF39.8xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield2.6%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -1.6%–4.8% · 19th pct
P/S (TTM)6.22xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 3.9x–9.5x · 78th pct
EV/EBIT30.6xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 19.9x–752.3x · 65th pct
EV/Sales7.2xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E30.6xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B RatioNeg. EquityC
Grade C: BuybacksPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio3.35D
Grade D: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.18%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio8.8%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
65BROIC38.0%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROENeg. EquityC
Grade C: BuybacksReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA9.5%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin12.7%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin23.3%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin23.3%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin16.3%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin14.8%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
100A+Revenue CAGR20.1%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR37.3%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)43.1%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth60.1%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-18.2%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income11.7%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue1.5%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
35DAltman Z-Score3.24A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.66xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.61xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage4.2xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment5.6yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT3.9xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity—
Debt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.07xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
77B+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.62A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion128.1%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability8.5%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue0.6%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.75xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carr Chris Filed | Carr Chris | Grant / award | +3 | |
MAYER MARISSA A Filed | MAYER MARISSA A | Grant / award | +1 | |
Healey Melanie Filed | Healey Melanie | Grant / award | +6 | |
Mabus Raymond E Filed | Mabus Raymond E | Grant / award | +6 | |
STEENLAND DOUGLAS M Filed | STEENLAND DOUGLAS M | Grant / award | +9 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BEGLEY CHARLENE T Filed | BEGLEY CHARLENE T | Grant / award | +6 | |
SMITH ELIZABETH A Filed | SMITH ELIZABETH A | Grant / award | +9 | |
GRAY JONATHAN Filed | GRAY JONATHAN | Grant / award | +4 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
51CROIC >12% Years8/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)21.5%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-16.6%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$7.04
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$4.47
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$0.34
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$12.36B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$918.00M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$11.45B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$-5.39B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability0.76xD
Grade D: RiskyTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$77.67B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.10B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)
HLT is up 0.62% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 3.24 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -2.62 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Revenue has compounded at roughly 20% annually, with net income growing about 37% per year — a strong growth profile.
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. converts about 16% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~5.6 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. posted a net loss in 1 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- At a valuation score of 27/100, HLT trades at a premium to its historical multiples (P/E 49.0).
See how HLT ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all HLT moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Regular | 343.68 | +4.78% | 4.22 |
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 342.98 | +4.57% | 4.02 |
| Sep 28 | Regular | 320.96 | +2.23% | 2.23 |
| Sep 24 | Regular | 313.69 | +2.10% | 2.39 |
Frequently Asked Questions about HLT
What is the current Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) stock price?
HLT is trading at $345.12 at the last market close, up 0.62% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks HLT pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is HLT stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s financial health at 35/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is HLT stock overvalued?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 49.0 and our valuation score rates it 27/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for HLT. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. operate in?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Travel Services industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. do?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings operates 1.
About Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) Stock
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Travel Services industry. As of the latest update, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is trading at $345.12, up 0.62% on the day with a market capitalization of $77.7 billion. The financial health score for HLT is 35/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for HLT stock.
HLT Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time HLT stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for HLT with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 35/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for HLT.
- Sector peers: Compare HLT against 6 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is HLT a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) as an investment. The financial health score of 35/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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