FCF Yield
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Sector Performance
29th percentileHLT
2.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield (FCF Yield) measures the cash a company generates per dollar of its stock price — a 2.5% yield means Hilton generates $2.50 in free cash flow for every $100 of market value.
That 2.5% trails the sector median of 4.2%, placing HLT in the 29th percentile among its peers, so the company is producing less cash relative to its price than most competitors. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the metric fell 16.7% from 3.0% to 2.5%. The combination of a below-median yield and a declining quarterly trend signals that Hilton’s cash generation is weakening relative to its valuation, increasing investment risk. This metric directly contradicts the cautious verdict because a falling FCF Yield in a low-yield environment suggests the stock is becoming more expensive without a corresponding improvement in cash flow, reinforcing caution rather than undermining it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about HLT?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are HLT's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FMC (-12.9%), NCLH (-13.0%), XEL (-13.6%), SG (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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2.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How HLT's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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