Hilton Worldwide HoldingsHLT -2.26%85 FCF Yield % is 2.80 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 3.46. 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 856 Travel & Leisure companies, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks worse than 53.15% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings FCF Yield % Related Terms
Hilton Worldwide Holdings FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Worldwide Holdings's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 2.80 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 3.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #455 out of 856 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings' FCF Yield % too high?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' current FCF Yield % of 2.80 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.46. The Travel & Leisure industry median FCF Yield % is 3.44. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' value of 2.80 is 18.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #455 out of 856 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' FCF Yield % compare to MAR and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #455 out of 856 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Hilton Worldwide Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.44. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' value of 2.80 is 18.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.46 vs. the industry median of 3.44, 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 FCF Yield % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median FCF Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.44, based on 856 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current FCF Yield % of 2.80 is 18.6% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current FCF Yield % is 2.80, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 3.46. 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 $332.86 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.80, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.46 and 18.6% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 3.44. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT), the current FCF Yield % is 2.80 as of Jun. 28, 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 $332.86 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $290.91.
GuruFocus considers Hilton Worldwide Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HLT:
FCF Yield %: 2.80 (19% below median its 10-year median of 3.46)
GF Value™: $290.91 vs. price of $332.86 (14.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.6% below the Travel & Leisure median (#455 of 856)
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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