HLT (Hilton Worldwide Holdings) Interest Expense: $-637 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HLT Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc HLT
85 GF Score
Price $337.65
GF Value $291.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Interest Expense?

Hilton Worldwide Holdings HLT +1.36% 85 Interest Expense is $-637 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HLT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $291.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -162 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-637 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 678 Mil. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -162 Mil. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.19. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings  (NYSE:HLT) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-162 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $678 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13,033 Mil.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*678/-162
=4.19

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Interest Expense can be seen below:

* 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 Interest Expense Chart

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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-637 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-637 Mil mean?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) has a Interest Expense of $-637 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' current Interest Expense is $-637 Mil. 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' Interest Expense compare to MAR and H?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Interest Expense of $-637 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current Interest Expense is $-637 Mil. 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 $291.96, compared to a current price of $337.65 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-637 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT), the current Interest Expense is $-637 Mil 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 $337.65 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $291.96. GuruFocus considers Hilton Worldwide Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HLT:

  • Interest Expense: $-637 Mil
  • GF Value™: $291.96 vs. price of $337.65 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 7930 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 1100, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
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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