The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:
An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.
Good Sign:
Beneish M-Score -2.67 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HLT'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.14 Med: -2.52 Max: -1.04
Current: -2.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hilton Worldwide Holdings was -1.04. The lowest was -3.14. And the median was -2.52.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Beneish M-Score 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.
MEX:HLT vs MAR, H, HTHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-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 Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.
The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.
The M-Score Variables:
The M-score of Hilton Worldwide Holdings for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:
M
=
-4.84
+
0.92 * DSRI
+
0.528 * GMI
+
0.404 * AQI
+
0.892 * SGI
+
0.115 * DEPI
=
-4.84
+
0.92 * 0.9376
+
0.528 * 0.9331
+
0.404 * 0.9869
+
0.892 * 1.0052
+
0.115 * 0.9694
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9151
+
4.679 * -0.045863
-
0.327 * 1.0644
=
-2.80
* 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.
Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.
DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.
DEPI
=
(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1))
/
(Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=
(3003.583 / (3003.583 + 20151.327))
/
(3401.392 / (3401.392 + 22017.927))
=
0.129717
/
0.133811
=
0.9694
Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.
6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index
Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.
TATA
=
(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t
-
CashFlowsfromOperations_t)
/
TotalAssets_t
=
(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t
-
CashFlowsfromOperations_t)
/
TotalAssets_t
=
(28279.695 - -327.142
-
42157.847)
/
295465.79
=
-0.045863
An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings has a M-score of -2.80 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (MEX:HLT) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.67 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #377 out of 823 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #377 out of 823 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to MAR and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #377 out of 823 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Hilton Worldwide Holdings in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Beneish M-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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. 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 MXN5,055.12, compared to a current price of MXN5,978.00 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Worldwide Holdings (MEX:HLT), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 25, 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 MXN5,978.00 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,055.12.
GuruFocus considers Hilton Worldwide Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HLT:
Beneish M-Score: -2.67
GF Value™: MXN5,055.12 vs. price of MXN5,978.00 (18.3% above fair value)
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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