Hilton Worldwide HoldingsHLT +0.44%85 Current Ratio is 0.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates HLT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $290.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 858 Travel & Leisure companies, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks worse than 81.47% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.61.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings has a current ratio of 0.61. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Hilton Worldwide Holdings has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HLT'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 0.83 Max: 1.99
Current: 0.61
During the past 13 years, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's highest Current Ratio was 1.99. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.83.
HLT's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 81.47% of 858
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.375
vs HLT: 0.61
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:HLT) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Current Ratio Related Terms
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Current Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Lodging subindustry, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Current Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) has a Current Ratio of 0.61 as of Mar. 2026. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 1.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #699 out of 858 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Current Ratio too high?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' current Current Ratio of 0.61 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 1.99. The Travel & Leisure industry median Current Ratio is 1.38. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' value of 0.61 is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #699 out of 858 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Current Ratio compare to MAR and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #699 out of 858 companies for Current Ratio. This places Hilton Worldwide Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.38. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' value of 0.61 is 55.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hilton Worldwide Holdings' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 1.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Current Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.38, based on 858 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current Current Ratio of 0.61 is 55.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current Current Ratio is 0.61, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $290.91, compared to a current price of $334.33 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.61, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 55.6% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.38. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT), the current Current Ratio is 0.61 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Worldwide Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $334.33 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $290.91.
GuruFocus considers Hilton Worldwide Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HLT:
Current Ratio: 0.61 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: $290.91 vs. price of $334.33 (14.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the Travel & Leisure median (#699 of 858)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings operates 1.36 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.
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