Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) — Stock Score Summary

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (77/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Hilton is a world-class, asset-light hotel franchisor with an incredible brand moat, high ROIC, and a massive unit growth pipeline funded entirely by franchisees. While it lacks a direct link to our active macro themes, its pricing power acts as a natural inflation hedge, and its capital allocation is exemplary. We flag it as a core quality holding that provides stability, though it lacks the explosive asymmetric macro tailwind of our top-conviction ideas.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is a global hospitality giant that manages, franchises, owns, and leases a diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts across 19 world-class brands, from luxury to focused service. The company's formidable competitive moat is built upon its powerful brand recognition, vast global distribution network, and the highly successful Hilton Honors loyalty program, which drives significant repeat business and direct bookings. Hilton's asset-light strategy, focusing on management and franchise agreements, provides stable, high-margin fee-based revenue.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$331.37
Market Cap$76.8B
P/E (TTM)51.55
P/E (Forward)32.46
Price/Book-13.08
Return on Invested Capital21.9%
Gross Margin78.5%
Operating Margin57.4%
Revenue Growth11.0%
Dividend Yield0.2%
Free Cash Flow$1.7B

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. operates in the Lodging industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s (HLT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) is 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (24), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. have an economic moat?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 70/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. in?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Lodging industry (United States).