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Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD)

This page compares Hilton Worldwide (HLT) with McDonald's (MCD) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) and McDonald's (MCD) both belong to the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry, though HLT is classified under Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines while MCD falls under Restaurants.

SymbolHLTMCD
Company NameHilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.McDonald's Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer ServicesConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & LeisureHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
GICS Sub-IndustryHotels, Resorts & Cruise LinesRestaurants
Market Capitalization71.80 billion USD199.51 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateDecember 12, 2013July 5, 1966
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

HLT
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Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolHLTMCD
5-Day Price Return1.46%1.85%
13-Week Price Return1.12%-14.29%
26-Week Price Return15.88%-8.48%
52-Week Price Return24.39%-12.59%
Month-to-Date Return-1.83%-4.36%
Year-to-Date Return10.75%-8.12%
10-Day Avg. Volume1.55M4.65M
3-Month Avg. Volume1.85M3.44M
3-Month Volatility26.27%17.91%
Beta1.070.44

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 171.01% and McDonald's (MCD) at 95.13% post Return on Equity (TTM) above their industry benchmark ranges, pointing to unusually strong headline returns on shareholders’ equity.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

171.01%

Max
79.85%
Q3
40.64%
Median
17.21%
Q1
6.20%
Min
-44.47%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

95.13%

Max
79.85%
Q3
40.64%
Median
17.21%
Q1
6.20%
Min
-44.47%
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

McDonald's (MCD) posts Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 31.61%, above its industry benchmark range, while Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 12.56% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

12.56%

Max
24.36%
Q3
13.35%
Median
7.83%
Q1
2.52%
Min
-13.54%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

31.61%

Max
24.36%
Q3
13.35%
Median
7.83%
Q1
2.52%
Min
-13.54%
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 23.08% and McDonald's (MCD) at 46.26% rank in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into operating income more strongly than typical competitors.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

23.08%

Max
46.26%
Q3
21.61%
Median
13.20%
Q1
4.65%
Min
-14.74%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

46.26%

Max
46.26%
Q3
21.61%
Median
13.20%
Q1
4.65%
Min
-14.74%
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolHLTMCD
Return on Equity (TTM)171.01%95.13%
Return on Assets (TTM)9.39%14.48%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)12.56%31.61%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)23.08%46.26%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)37.79%57.35%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

McDonald's (MCD) at 1.14 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 0.61 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for HLT.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

0.61

Max
3.11
Q3
1.74
Median
0.99
Q1
0.70
Min
0.20

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

1.14

Max
3.11
Q3
1.74
Median
0.99
Q1
0.70
Min
0.20
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 73.65 and McDonald's (MCD) at 40.64 sit above their industry benchmark ranges for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), pointing to heavier debt loads relative to equity on both sides.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

73.65

Max
14.58
Q3
6.17
Median
1.37
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

40.64

Max
14.58
Q3
6.17
Median
1.37
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Both Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 4.28 and McDonald's (MCD) at 9.07 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on interest-coverage headroom.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

4.28

Max
18.81
Q3
9.55
Median
4.02
Q1
1.29
Min
-10.52

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

9.07

Max
18.81
Q3
9.55
Median
4.02
Q1
1.29
Min
-10.52
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolHLTMCD
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.611.14
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.550.87
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)73.6540.64
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)4.289.07

Growth

Revenue Growth

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolHLTMCD
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)8.98%9.42%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)8.72%6.77%
3-Year Revenue CAGR11.13%5.06%
5-Year Revenue CAGR22.82%6.96%

EPS Growth

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolHLTMCD
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)34.42%6.80%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)3.14%6.98%
3-Year EPS CAGR10.55%12.78%
5-Year EPS CAGR--13.64%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

McDonald's (MCD) at 2.57% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 0.20%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

0.20%

Max
4.46%
Q3
2.10%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

2.57%

Max
4.46%
Q3
2.10%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 9.14% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. McDonald's (MCD) at 59.61% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

9.14%

Max
85.34%
Q3
36.00%
Median
0.25%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

59.61%

Max
85.34%
Q3
36.00%
Median
0.25%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolHLTMCD
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.20%2.57%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)9.14%59.61%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

McDonald's (MCD) at 23.19 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 46.51 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — HLT carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

46.51

Max
51.18
Q3
32.21
Median
20.10
Q1
15.97
Min
1.24

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

23.19

Max
51.18
Q3
32.21
Median
20.10
Q1
15.97
Min
1.24
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 5.84 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), but McDonald's (MCD) at 7.33 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing revenue multiples relative to peers, with MCD higher.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

5.84

Max
6.57
Q3
3.44
Median
2.06
Q1
0.97
Min
0.16

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

7.33

Max
6.57
Q3
3.44
Median
2.06
Q1
0.97
Min
0.16
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 245.97 and McDonald's (MCD) at 160.46 sit above their industries’ benchmark ranges for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), pointing to unusually high book-value multiples relative to peers.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

245.97

Max
34.46
Q3
15.70
Median
5.78
Q1
2.24
Min
0.82

MCD

Consumer Services industry group

160.46

Max
34.46
Q3
15.70
Median
5.78
Q1
2.24
Min
0.82
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. McDonald's (MCD): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolHLTMCD
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)46.5123.19
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)5.847.33
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)245.97160.46
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)33.8428.58