Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT)
OvervaluedFundamental
73
Price
$318.12
Market Cap
$72.08B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates in two segments, Management and Franchise, and Ownership. The company engages in the hotel management and licensing of its brand names, trademarks, and service marks. It operates a brand portfolio of luxury, lifestyle, full service, focused service, all-suites hotel, and timeshare under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, NoMad, Canopy by Hilton, Graduate by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Outset Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, LivSmart Studios by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Spark by Hilton, Hilton Grand Vacations, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, AutoCamp, and Hilton Honors brand names. The company has operations in North America, South America, and Central America, including various Caribbean nations; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and the Asia Pacific. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
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Direct competitors
Who this company fights with for the same customers
Generated on September 18, 2026 with claude-haiku-4-5 — shared with all users
The world's largest hotel group and Hilton's closest rival, competing brand-for-brand from luxury to extended stay for the same travellers, the same hotel owners signing franchise and management contracts, and the same corporate accounts.
Named by Hilton in its 10-K, Hyatt competes for the same upper-upscale and luxury guests and for the same group and conference business, with a loyalty programme aimed at the same frequent travellers.
The largest pure franchisor by hotel count, going head-to-head with Hilton's economy and midscale brands such as Spark and Hampton for roadside and small-town owners in the United States.
A franchising specialist in the economy and midscale segments whose Comfort and Country Inn & Suites brands compete directly with Hampton by Hilton and Home2 Suites for the same American franchisees and price-conscious travellers.
A franchising-led global group whose brands (Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental) sit in the same segments as Hampton, DoubleTree and Waldorf Astoria, competing for the same owners and the same guests, especially in Europe and Greater China.
Europe's largest hotel group, competing with Hilton across the full price ladder in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, where it holds a stronger home-market position.
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$12.48B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Net Income
$1.58B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Free Cash Flow
$2.03B
Total Equity
$-5.39B
Total Liabilities
$22.12B
Current Ratio
0.65
Interest Coverage
4.36
Debt/EBITDA
4.89
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$242.32
Current Price
$318.12
Margin of Safety
-31.3%
Fair Value Range
$157.51 - $327.13
Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
46.71
ROE
-27.0%
P/B Ratio
-
P/FCF
35.29
Gross Margin
-
ROIC
19.4%
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
19.4%
WACC
9.4%
ROIC − WACC
+10.0 pp
ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (16)
- EPS shows upward trend
- EPS CAGR 23.84%
- Price CAGR 18.56%
- ROIC 19.4%
- Operating Margin 23.3%
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- CapEx intensity
- Interest Coverage
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on Tangible Assets
- ROE 171.0%
- Revenue Growth 5Y 22.8%
- Analyst Consensus 64% Buy
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.33
- Share Dilution -4.8%
- Piotroski F-Score 5/9
Failed (6)
- P/FCF 35.29
- Current Ratio
- Low reliance on intangibles
- DCF valuation (Overvalued)
- Earnings Surprise avg 1.0%
- Net Margin Trend 12.7% vs 13.8%
Unavailable (6)
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- P/B Ratio NaN
- Dividend Payout NaN%
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Price below Graham Number
- PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
Piotroski F-Score
Mixed signals: some areas need attention
Earnings Quality
High quality: earnings backed by cash
Share Dilution
Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly
Institutional Holdings
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Christopher J. Nassetta | President, CEO & Director | 62 |
| Mr. Kevin J. Jacobs | Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer | 53 |
| Mr. Christian H. Charnaux | Executive VP & Chief Development Officer | 48 |
| Ms. Laura A. Fuentes | Executive VP, Chief Human Resources Officer & Head of Hilton Supply Management | 49 |
| Mr. Christopher W. Silcock | President of Global Brands and Commercial Services | 53 |
| Mr. Misha Moylan | Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 40 |
| Mr. Charlie Ruehr | Vice President of Corporate Finance & Investor Relations | - |
| Ms. Caroline D. Krass | Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary | 56 |
| Mr. Frank R. Passanante | Senior Vice President of Group Sales | - |
| Mr. William Fortier | Senior Vice President of Development of Americas | - |
Audit Risk
4
Board Risk
7
Compensation Risk
7
Shareholder Rights Risk
5
Part 2 · The price and when to enter
This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Documents
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Annual Report (10-K)
A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.
Filed on 2026-02-11
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Quarterly Report (10-Q)
A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.
Filed on 2026-07-28
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Current Report (8-K)
An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.
Filed on 2026-07-28
via SEC EDGAR
Income History
via SEC EDGAR
Latest News
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