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A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HLT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -295.83 Med: -3.69 Max: 84.68
Current: -2.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hilton Worldwide Holdings was 84.68. The lowest was -295.83. And the median was -3.69.
MEX:HLT's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 0.425
vs MEX:HLT: -2.23
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Debt-to-Equity 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.
MEX:HLT vs MAR, H, HTHT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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 (MEX:HLT) has a Debt-to-Equity of -2.23 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #999999 out of 718 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity is -2.23. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #999999 out of 718 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to MAR and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #999999 out of 718 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hilton Worldwide Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.43, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is -2.23. 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 (MEX:HLT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,207.58, compared to a current price of MXN5,680.00 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is -2.23. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Worldwide Holdings (MEX:HLT), the current Debt-to-Equity is -2.23 as of Jun. 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 (MEX:HLT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Worldwide Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN5,680.00 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,207.58.
GuruFocus considers Hilton Worldwide Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HLT:
Debt-to-Equity: -2.23
GF Value™: MXN5,207.58 vs. price of MXN5,680.00 (9.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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