Hilton Worldwide HoldingsMEX:HLT 76 Net Margin % is 13.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 10.24. GuruFocus rates MEX:HLT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,062.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Travel & Leisure companies, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks better than 74.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HLT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.6 Med: 10.24 Max: 14.31
Current: 12.56
MEX:HLT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 74.62% of 847
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs MEX:HLT: 12.56
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (MEX:HLT) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Net Margin % 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 (MEX:HLT) has a Net Margin % of 13.11% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 10.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #215 out of 847 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' current Net Margin % of 13.11% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 10.24. The Travel & Leisure industry median Net Margin % is 4.74. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' value of 13.11% is 176.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #215 out of 847 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Net Margin % compare to MAR and H?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hilton Worldwide Holdings ranks #215 out of 847 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Hilton Worldwide Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.74. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' value of 13.11% is 176.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.24 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Net Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 4.74, based on 847 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current Net Margin % of 13.11% is 176.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current Net Margin % is 13.11%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 10.24. 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 MXN5,062.55, compared to a current price of MXN5,978.00 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.11%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 10.24 and 176.6% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 4.74. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Worldwide Holdings (MEX:HLT), the current Net Margin % is 13.11% 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 (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 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,062.55.
GuruFocus considers Hilton Worldwide Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HLT:
Net Margin %: 13.11% (28% above median its 10-year median of 10.24)
GF Value™: MXN5,062.55 vs. price of MXN5,978.00 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 176.6% above the Travel & Leisure median (#215 of 847)
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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