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Hilton Worldwide Holdings (MEX:HLT) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Forward PE 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.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2018-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
33.56
23.64
42.02
33.78
20.79
25.77
30.73
30.68
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Quarterly Data
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
30.21
33.56
30.49
29.15
25.32
23.64
21.37
23.64
20.62
18.21
55.87
31.35
42.02
44.44
47.62
29.15
33.78
32.89
29.76
20.45
20.79
25.71
24.75
21.37
25.77
27.70
29.59
24.51
30.73
28.57
31.65
30.61
30.68
31.00
37.11
MEX:HLT vs MAR, H, HTHT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (MEX:HLT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 36.94 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #300 out of 350 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 36.94. The Travel & Leisure industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.46. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' value of 36.94 is 138.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #300 out of 350 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to MAR and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #300 out of 350 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hilton Worldwide Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.46. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' value of 36.94 is 138.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 15.46, based on 350 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 36.94 is 138.9% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 36.94. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,255.72, compared to a current price of MXN5,832.00 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 36.94 and 138.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 15.46. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Worldwide Holdings (MEX:HLT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 36.94 as of Aug. 03, 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 MXN5,832.00 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,255.72.
GuruFocus considers Hilton Worldwide Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HLT:
Forward PE Ratio: 36.94
GF Value™: MXN5,255.72 vs. price of MXN5,832.00 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 138.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#300 of 350)
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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