HLT FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 249h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A FCF Yield of 2.7% means the company generates $2.70 in free cash flow — cash left after operating costs and capital spending — for every $100 of its market value.
Sector Performance
31th percentileHLT
2.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
2.7%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A FCF Yield of 2.7% means the company generates $2.70 in free cash flow — cash left after operating costs and capital spending — for every $100 of its market value.
That yield sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing HLT at the 31st percentile among peers, so most comparable companies return more cash relative to their price. The trend is incomplete: year-over-year change is N/A, while quarter-over-quarter change is +8.0%, moving from 2.5% to 2.7%. Since the level is below the peer median and the only confirmed movement is a single quarterly uptick, the investment risk is moderate — the cash return is low, but the QoQ gain offers a small positive sign without proof of durability. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict directly, because the sub-median yield and sparse trend data do not justify a more favorable assessment.
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: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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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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2.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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