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Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. Starbucks (SBUX)

This page compares Hilton Worldwide (HLT) with Starbucks (SBUX) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

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

SymbolHLTSBUX
Company NameHilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.Starbucks 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 USD121.24 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaqGS
Listing DateDecember 12, 2013June 26, 1992
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

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

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolHLTSBUX
5-Day Price Return1.46%0.41%
13-Week Price Return1.12%11.52%
26-Week Price Return15.88%23.10%
52-Week Price Return24.39%25.73%
Month-to-Date Return-1.83%1.00%
Year-to-Date Return10.75%26.33%
10-Day Avg. Volume1.55M7.21M
3-Month Avg. Volume1.85M8.54M
3-Month Volatility26.27%30.88%
Beta1.071.02

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 171.01% and Starbucks (SBUX) at 115.68% 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%

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

115.68%

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

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 12.56% and Starbucks (SBUX) at 3.89% post Net Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on net profitability.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

12.56%

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

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

3.89%

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

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 23.08% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Starbucks (SBUX) at 7.62%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

23.08%

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

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

7.62%

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

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolHLTSBUX
Return on Equity (TTM)171.01%115.68%
Return on Assets (TTM)9.39%4.66%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)12.56%3.89%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)23.08%7.62%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)37.79%21.90%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Starbucks (SBUX) at 0.92 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

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

0.92

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

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Starbucks (SBUX) at 8.07 sits in the higher-leverage quartile relative to peers, but Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 73.65 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

73.65

Max
14.58
Q3
6.17
Median
1.37
Q1
0.17
Min
0.00

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

8.07

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

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Starbucks (SBUX) at 14.81 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 4.28, which sits around the industry mid-range.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

4.28

Max
18.81
Q3
9.55
Median
4.02
Q1
1.29
Min
-10.52

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

14.81

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolHLTSBUX
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.610.92
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.550.70
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)73.658.07
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)4.2814.81

Growth

Revenue Growth

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolHLTSBUX
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)8.98%8.79%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)8.72%5.84%
3-Year Revenue CAGR11.13%4.86%
5-Year Revenue CAGR22.82%9.60%

EPS Growth

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolHLTSBUX
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)34.42%32.61%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)3.14%-52.37%
3-Year EPS CAGR10.55%-16.85%
5-Year EPS CAGR--15.70%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Starbucks (SBUX) at 2.29% 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%

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

2.29%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Starbucks (SBUX) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 187.06% — outside the typical 0–100% range, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile Hilton Worldwide (HLT) reports 9.14%, ranking against industry peers normally.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

9.14%

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

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

187.06%

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

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolHLTSBUX
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.20%2.29%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)9.14%187.06%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 46.51 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), but Starbucks (SBUX) at 81.73 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing earnings multiples relative to peers, with SBUX higher.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

46.51

Max
51.18
Q3
32.21
Median
20.10
Q1
15.97
Min
1.24

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

81.73

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

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Starbucks (SBUX) at 3.18 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Hilton Worldwide (HLT) at 5.84 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — HLT carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.

HLT

Consumer Services industry group

5.84

Max
6.57
Q3
3.44
Median
2.06
Q1
0.97
Min
0.16

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

3.18

Max
6.57
Q3
3.44
Median
2.06
Q1
0.97
Min
0.16
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): 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 Starbucks (SBUX) at 64.12 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

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

64.12

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

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolHLTSBUX
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)46.5181.73
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)5.843.18
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)245.9764.12
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)33.8453.45