HLT (Hilton Worldwide Holdings) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


HLT Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc HLT
85 GF Score
Price $338.12
GF Value $291.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Moat Score?

Hilton Worldwide Holdings HLT +1.81% 85 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates HLT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $291.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 877 Travel & Leisure companies, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks better than 99.89% on this metric.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings has Wide Moat: Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc has a robust wide moat due to its strong brand strength, customer loyalty, and extensive global distribution network. It benefits from significant pricing power, economies of scale, and a valuable loyalty program, making its competitive advantages durable and dominant.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Hilton Worldwide Holdings might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings  (NYSE:HLT) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

HLT vs MAR, H, HTHT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #1 out of 877 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #1 out of 877 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Moat Score compare to MAR and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #1 out of 877 companies for Moat Score. This places Hilton Worldwide Holdings in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current Moat Score is 8. 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 $291.56, compared to a current price of $338.12 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 05, 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 $338.12 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of $291.56. GuruFocus considers Hilton Worldwide Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HLT:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: $291.56 vs. price of $338.12 (16% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

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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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