HLT (Hilton Worldwide Holdings) ROCE %: 22.58% (As of Mar. 2026)


HLT Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc HLT
85 GF Score
Price $340.55
GF Value $290.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hilton Worldwide Holdings ROCE %?

Hilton Worldwide Holdings HLT -0.84% 85 ROCE % is 22.58% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HLT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $290.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.58%.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings  (NYSE:HLT) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings ROCE % Related Terms

Hilton Worldwide Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hilton Worldwide Holdings's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Hilton Worldwide Holdings ROCE % Calculation

Hilton Worldwide Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=2692/( ( (16522 - 4700) + (16774 - 4508) )/ 2 )
=2692/( (11822+12266)/ 2 )
=2692/12044
=22.35 %

Hilton Worldwide Holdings's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2720/( ( (16774 - 4508) + (16385 - 4556) )/ 2 )
=2720/( ( 12266 + 11829 )/ 2 )
=2720/12047.5
=22.58 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 22.58% mean?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) has a ROCE % of 22.58% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings' ROCE % too high?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' current ROCE % is 22.58%. The Travel & Leisure industry median ROCE % is 6.08. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' value of 22.58% is 271.7% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to MAR and H?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' ROCE % of 22.58% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.08. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' value of 22.58% is 271.7% 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 ROCE % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROCE % among Travel & Leisure companies is 6.08, based on 838 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current ROCE % of 22.58% is 271.7% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROCE % is 6.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current ROCE % is 22.58%. 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 $290.83, compared to a current price of $340.55 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 22.58% and 271.7% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 6.08. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT), the current ROCE % is 22.58% 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 $340.55 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $290.83. GuruFocus considers Hilton Worldwide Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HLT:

  • ROCE %: 22.58%
  • GF Value™: $290.83 vs. price of $340.55 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 271.7% above the Travel & Leisure median

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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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