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Hilton Worldwide HoldingsHLT -0.90%85 EV-to-EBITDA is 27.99 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 21.99. GuruFocus rates HLT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $299.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 701 Travel & Leisure companies, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks worse than 84.45% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's enterprise value is $86,560 Mil.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,092 Mil. Therefore, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 27.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hilton Worldwide Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HLT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -264.29 Med: 21.99 Max: 231.43
Current: 27.99
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hilton Worldwide Holdings was 231.43. The lowest was -264.29. And the median was 21.99.
HLT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 84.45% of 701
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.59
vs HLT: 27.99
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's share price for today is $326.63.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.810.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Worldwide Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $86,560 Mil.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3,092 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 27.99 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings. This is 27% above median its historical median of 21.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #592 out of 701 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 27.99 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 21.99. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.59. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' value of 27.99 is 191.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #592 out of 701 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 Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Worldwide Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MAR and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #592 out of 701 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hilton Worldwide Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.59. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' value of 27.99 is 191.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.99 vs. the industry median of 9.59, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.59, based on 701 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 27.99 is 191.9% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.99, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 21.99. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $299.26, compared to a current price of $326.63 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.99, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 21.99 and 191.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.59. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.99 as of Aug. 22, 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 $326.63 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $299.26.
GuruFocus considers Hilton Worldwide Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HLT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 27.99 (27% above median its 10-year median of 21.99)
GF Value™: $299.26 vs. price of $326.63 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 191.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#592 of 701)
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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