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HLT Gross Margin Analysis

31.9%

Updated 249h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 31.9% means HLT keeps about 31.9 cents of each sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

24th percentile

HLT

31.9%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

29.0%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so 31.9% means HLT keeps about 31.9 cents of each sales dollar before other expenses.

Compared with the sector median of 44.9%, HLT sits at the 26th percentile, meaning roughly three-quarters of peers have higher gross margins. The trend data is limited: year-over-year change is N/A, quarter-over-quarter change is +10.0%, and the last two observed values are 31.9% and 29.0% (most recent first). The combination of a below-median margin with a one-quarter improvement shows some near-term pickup, but the level still leaves HLT at a cost or pricing disadvantage. This supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the margin gap against peers persists despite the quarterly gain. The N/A year-over-year figure prevents a longer-term read, so the cautious stance is consistent with the available evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about HLT?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are HLT's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: LVS (46.9%), ORLY (51.4%), MPWR (55.2%), NEM (56.0%), REI (56.0%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.