TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Hilton Worldwide vs McDonald's
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 51.2x for Hilton Worldwide vs 21.9x for McDonald's; P/S is 6.6x for Hilton Worldwide vs 7.0x for McDonald's; revenue growth is 8.1% for Hilton Worldwide vs 5.8% for McDonald's; operating margin is 24.0% for Hilton Worldwide vs 46.9% for McDonald's.
What stands out
- McDonald's is cheaper on earnings: 21.9x P/E vs 51.2x for Hilton Worldwide Holdings.
- McDonald's keeps more of each sale as operating profit: 46.9% margin vs 24.0% for Hilton Worldwide Holdings.
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings's shares did better over the past year: +38.0% vs -9.8% for McDonald's.
Key metrics
| Metric | HLT | MCD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379.22 | $276.71 |
| Market cap | $84.38B | $195.3B |
| P/E | 51.2x (#2) | 21.9x (#1) |
| P/S | 6.6x (#1) | 7.0x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 8.1% (#1) | 5.8% (#2) |
| Operating margin | 24.0% (#2) | 46.9% (#1) |
| Net margin | 13.4% (#2) | 32.4% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | — | — |
| 1-year return | +38.0% (#1) | -9.8% (#2) |
| Research score | 54/100 (#2) | 56/100 (#1) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) — Lodging
- McDonald's Corporation (MCD) — Restaurants