AIEQ0.220%
as of Jul 20
HLT
GrowthHILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS INC
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.
Close · 3M
+6.58%
Held by 2 AI ETFs
QRFT0.170%
as of Jul 8
Signal performance
Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.
Buy signals4
Win rate75% (3/4)
Avg buy return+4.29%
AIEQ · New entry · 1d
weight 0 → 0.230% (new)·stock down 0.2% in the 30 days before
Jul 1·entry $332.12·now $323.43Fresh
-2.62%
since Jul 1
AIEQ · Exit · 1d
AIEQ executed a swift and complete removal of Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) from its portfolio on May 30, 2026, following a consistent 0.1300% weighting throughout the preceding week. This abrupt exit aligns with AIEQ's daily rebalancing and high-turnover strategy, which relies on IBM Watson NLP ingesting diverse data for its stock ranking. The system likely detected a material shift in sentiment or fundamental outlook for HLT, given its current price standing at 96% of its 52-week high and a recent 30-day return showing a -3.9% dip. Such high valuation figures as HLT's PER of 48.37 and PBR of 38.65, despite its 171.01% ROE, could make the stock susceptible to adverse signals, prompting the AI to cut its position entirely based on evolving insights from its comprehensive data ingestion process.
weight 0.130% → 0 (exited)·stock up 4.2% in the 30 days before
May 30·entry $332.65·now $323.43
-2.77%
since May 30
AIEQ · New entry · 1d
The AI ETF likely re-entered HLT due to its exceptionally high Return on Equity (ROE) of 171.01%, indicating superior capital efficiency and profitability, despite its premium valuation. Retail investors should investigate the sustainability of HLT's profitability drivers and assess whether the company's future growth prospects genuinely justify its current high price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios.
weight 0 → 0.130% (new)·stock up 3.4% in the 30 days before
May 3·entry $311.38·now $323.43Drifting
+3.87%
since May 3
PQUS · Exit · 1d
The AI likely divested HLT due to its extremely high P/E (52.21) and P/B (38.65) ratios, signaling severe overvaluation despite strong ROE. This suggests the AI prioritized valuation efficiency and risk management, finding the stock too expensive for its potential. For retail investors, this emphasizes being wary of companies with excessively high valuation multiples, as future growth may already be priced in, increasing downside risk.
weight 0.040% → 0 (exited)·stock up 6.6% in the 30 days before
Apr 30·entry $324.07·now $323.43
-0.20%
since Apr 30
Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.
Buffett-style framework
Fails the frameworkas of May 4
AI ETFs show mixed sentiment, with AIEQ making a new entry while PQUS recently exited, contrasting with the framework's "Fail" verdict which is driven by the lack of margin of safety at current valuation. The framework suggests caution on price, while AIEQ's entry implies confidence in the company's prospects at its current market value.
- Circle of CompetenceThe asset-light, brand-driven business model of Hilton Worldwide, despite being cyclical, provides sufficiently predictable unit economics for long-term cash flow projections.
- Economic MoatHilton benefits from a strong and durable economic moat through its extensive portfolio of globally recognized brands, scale-driven advantages, and integrated franchisee system.
- ManagementInformation on management's candor, capital allocation track record, and specific skin in the game is not available in the provided data.
- Financial HealthWhile the reported ROE is exceptionally high, comprehensive historical financial data on ROE consistency, operating margins, debt levels, and owner earnings are not available to fully assess financial health.
- Margin of SafetyThe current high valuation multiples, including a PER of 49.78 and EV/EBITDA of 43.2, suggest the market price offers no discernible margin of safety compared to a conservative estimate of intrinsic value.
Hilton Worldwide qualifies within the circle of competence and demonstrates a strong economic moat, but a complete assessment of its management and financial health is constrained by limited data. Despite its operational strengths, the current market price indicates a significant overvaluation based on standard multiples, resulting in a "Fail" due to the absence of a margin of safety.
Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.