Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) Halal?

NYSE Consumer Cyclical United States $68.3B
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) is Halal under 3 of 5 Shariah screening standards, including AAOIFI Standard 21. With a debt ratio of just 18.9% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. comfortably passes the key financial ratio tests. The company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector (Lodging), which is not a prohibited industry under Islamic finance principles.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 18.9%
/ 30%
1.3%
/ 30%
2.4%
/ 30%
0.01%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
DJIM 18.9%
/ 33%
1.3%
/ 33%
2.4%
/ 33%
0.01%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 78.1%
/ 33%
5.5%
/ 33%
10.1%
/ 33%
0.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 18.9%
/ 33%
1.3%
/ 33%
2.4%
/ 33%
0.01%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 78.1%
/ 33%
5.5%
/ 33%
10.1%
/ 50%
0.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
48.0
Forward: 28.2
EPS
$6.12
Dividend Yield
20.0%
Payout: 9.8%
P/B Ratio
-12.6
EV/EBITDA
28.0
EV: $79.8B
Revenue
$12.0B
Growth: 7.0%
Beta
1.1
Average volatility
Current Ratio
0.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 77.9%
Operating Margin 46.3%
Net Margin 29.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 10.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$2.1B
Free Cash Flow$1.9B
Total Debt$13.1B
Current Ratio0.7
Total Assets$16.8B

Price & Trading

Last Close$301.70
50-Day MA$304.55
200-Day MA$279.55
Avg Volume1.9M
Beta1.1
52-Week Range
$196.04
$333.86

About Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)

CEO
Mr. Christopher J. Nassetta
Employees
182,000
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Lodging
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$68.3B
Currency
USD

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates in two segments, Management and Franchise, and Ownership. The company engages in the hotel management and licensing of its brand names, trademarks, and service marks. It operates a brand portfolio of luxury, lifestyle, full service, focused service, all-suites hotel, and timeshare under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, NoMad, Canopy by Hilton, Graduate by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Outset Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, LivSmart Studios by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Spark by Hilton, Hilton Grand Vacations, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, AutoCamp, and Hilton Honors brand names. The company has operations in North America, South America, and Central America, including various Caribbean nations; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and the Asia Pacific. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s debt ratio?

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s debt ratio is 18.9% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 78.1%.

Does Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. require dividend purification?

Yes, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has an impermissible income ratio of 0.01%, which means 0.01% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.

What are Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a market capitalization of $68.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 48.0, and revenue of $12.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 77.9% and a net margin of 29.4%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.