WH vs. HLT

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

WH (Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.) and HLT (Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Lodging industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Over the past 5 years, WH returned 3.59%/yr vs 22.33%/yr for HLT. A 0.70 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

WH vs. HLT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (WH) and Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, WH achieves a 8.42% return, which is significantly lower than HLT's 15.98% return.

WH

• 1D: 2.98%
• 1M: 0.79%
• YTD: 8.42%
• 6M: 12.78%
• 1Y: 0.58%
• 3Y*: 6.26%
• 5Y*: 3.59%
• 10Y*: —

HLT

• 1D: 0.06%
• 1M: 4.52%
• YTD: 15.98%
• 6M: 18.49%
• 1Y: 33.88%
• 3Y*: 32.94%
• 5Y*: 22.33%
• 10Y*: 47.96%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

WH vs. HLT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
WH Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.	8.42%	-23.54%	27.70%	14.94%	-19.06%	52.60%	-4.15%	41.40%	-25.37%
HLT Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.	15.98%	16.49%	36.11%	44.68%	-18.72%	40.20%	0.47%	55.48%	-14.10%

Correlation

The correlation between WH and HLT is 0.61, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.61
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.63
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.72
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 22, 2018	0.70

The correlation between WH and HLT shifts across timeframes, from 0.61 (1 year) to 0.72 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap WH : $6.18B HLT : $77.22B
EPS WH : $2.52 HLT : $6.50
PE Ratio WH : 32.34 HLT : 51.21
PEG Ratio WH : 10.40 HLT : 0.83
PS Ratio WH : 4.33 HLT : 6.43
Total Revenue (TTM) WH : $1.44B HLT : $12.28B
Gross Profit (TTM) WH : $965.00M HLT : $5.44B
EBITDA (TTM) WH : $483.00M HLT : $3.00B

Return for Risk

WH vs. HLT — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

WH

WH Risk / Return Rank: 38
WH Sharpe Ratio Rank: 41
WH Sortino Ratio Rank: 35
WH Omega Ratio Rank: 34
WH Calmar Ratio Rank: 40
WH Martin Ratio Rank: 40

HLT

HLT Risk / Return Rank: 80
HLT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 80
HLT Sortino Ratio Rank: 78
HLT Omega Ratio Rank: 74
HLT Calmar Ratio Rank: 84
HLT Martin Ratio Rank: 82

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

WH vs. HLT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (WH) and Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	WH	HLT	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.02	1.48	-1.46
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.25	2.19	-1.94
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.03	1.26	-0.23
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.02	3.33	-3.31
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	0.04	7.75	-7.71
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

WH vs. HLT - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current WH Sharpe Ratio is 0.02, which is lower than the HLT Sharpe Ratio of 1.48. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of WH and HLT, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	WH	HLT	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.02	1.48	-1.46
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.12	0.83	-0.71
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.27	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.15	0.23	-0.08

Drawdowns

WH vs. HLT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum WH drawdown since its inception was -66.07%, which is greater than HLT's maximum drawdown of -50.82%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for WH and HLT.

Drawdown Indicators

	WH	HLT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-66.07%	-50.82%	-15.25%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-24.30%	-10.29%	-14.01%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-37.17%	-26.35%	-10.82%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-37.17%	-32.65%	-4.52%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-50.82%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-25.33%	-2.88%	-22.45%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-16.54%	-9.74%	-6.80%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	12.47%	4.42%	+8.05%

Volatility

WH vs. HLT - Volatility Comparison

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (WH) has a higher volatility of 9.56% compared to Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) at 7.45%. This indicates that WH's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than HLT based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	WH	HLT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.56%	7.45%	+2.11%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	21.57%	17.39%	+4.18%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	29.52%	23.02%	+6.50%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	29.50%	27.08%	+2.42%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	35.82%	181.03%	-145.21%

Dividends

WH vs. HLT - Dividend Comparison

WH's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.04%, more than HLT's 0.18% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HLT Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.	0.18%	0.21%	0.24%	0.33%	0.36%	0.00%	0.13%	0.54%	0.84%	31.40%	1.03%	0.65%
WH Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.	2.04%	2.17%	1.51%	1.74%	1.79%	0.98%	0.94%	1.85%	1.65%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

WH vs. HLT - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

WH - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. reported a gross profit of 302.00M and revenue of 327.00M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 92.4%.

HLT - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported a gross profit of 1.18B and revenue of 2.94B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 40.3%.

WH - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. reported an operating income of 114.00M and revenue of 327.00M, resulting in an operating margin of 34.9%.

HLT - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported an operating income of 678.00M and revenue of 2.94B, resulting in an operating margin of 23.1%.

WH - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. reported a net income of 61.00M and revenue of 327.00M, resulting in a net margin of 18.7%.

HLT - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported a net income of 385.00M and revenue of 2.94B, resulting in a net margin of 13.1%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both WH and HLT in my portfolio?

WH and HLT have a correlation of 0.61, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, WH or HLT?

WH has higher volatility (9.56%) compared to HLT (7.45%). In terms of maximum drawdown, WH dropped -66.07% vs HLT's -50.82%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

HLT currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.48 vs 0.02), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.