Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) EBITDA Margin: 23.83%
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 23.83% is 29% above its 5-year average of 18.50%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-3.81%–26.34%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 3.18% above its 12-month average of 23.09%.
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HLT EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
23.83%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
23.09%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
23.76%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
18.50%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
24.48%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
23.13%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
23.13%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.18%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.31%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+28.81%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-2.64%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+3.05%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+3.05%
HLT Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | $77.82B | 23.83% | 23.09% | 23.76% | 18.50% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $77.67B | 25.63% | 28.11% | 25.54% | -3.83% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $76.70B | 16.49% | 15.97% | 14.92% | 13.06% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $80.50B | 12.32% | 13.89% | 13.73% | 11.97% |
| General Motors Company (GM) | $72.90B | 9.96% | 10.79% | 12.58% | 14.41% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $67.12B | 10.76% | 12.98% | 14.24% | 14.27% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $57.57B | -2.45% | 2.61% | 3.73% | 5.99% |
| Sea Limited (SE) | $51.55B | 10.01% | 8.56% | 4.37% | -3.53% |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) | $104.84B | 17.14% | 17.21% | 17.94% | 14.96% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.67B | 25.68% | 26.75% | 21.83% | 24.35% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
44.3%
EBITDA Margin
23.8%
Operating Margin
23.1%
Net Margin
12.6%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The EBITDA margin for HLT stock is 23.83%.
- Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 23.83% is 29% above its 5-year average of 18.50%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-3.81%–26.34%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for HLT stock is 23.09%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for HLT stock is 23.76%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for HLT stock is 18.50%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for HLT stock is 24.48%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for HLT stock is 23.13%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for HLT stock is 23.13%.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 23.83% |
| 2024-12-31 | 22.36% |
| 2023-12-31 | 22.50% |
| 2022-12-31 | 26.34% |
| 2021-12-31 | 19.78% |
| 2020-12-31 | -3.81% |
| 2019-12-31 | 21.20% |
| 2018-12-31 | 19.92% |
| 2017-12-31 | 42.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | 23.52% |
| 2015-12-31 | 51.31% |
| 2014-12-31 | 22.79% |
| 2013-12-31 | 19.73% |
| 2012-12-31 | 18.24% |
| 2011-12-31 | 15.97% |
| 2010-12-31 | 24.03% |
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About Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. operates as a prominent global hospitality enterprise, focusing on the management, franchising, and leasing of hotel and resort properties. Its business model is primarily structured around two main divisions: the Management and Franchise segment, and the Ownership segment. A significant part of its activities includes directly overseeing hotel operations and permitting the use of its distinctive brand names, trademarks, and service marks through licensing agreements. Hilton boasts an extensive and varied portfolio of hotel brands, encompassing categories such as luxury, lifestyle, full-service, focused-service, all-suites, and timeshare properties. This comprehensive collection features renowned names like Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, NoMad, Canopy by Hilton, Graduate by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Outset Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, LivSmart Studios by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Spark by Hilton, Hilton Grand Vacations, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, AutoCamp, and Hilton Honors. Globally, the company's operational footprint covers vast regions including North, South, and Central America (with a strong presence in numerous Caribbean nations), alongside Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the entire Asia Pacific area. Established in 1919, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in McLean, Virginia.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Travel Lodging
- CEO
- Christopher J. Nassetta