HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HST • US44107P1049

19.7 USD
+0.11 (+0.56%)
At close: Mar 2, 2026
19.7 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/2/2026, 8:26:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HST against 122 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HST get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. HST has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HST was profitable.
  • HST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years HST 4 years were profitable.
  • HST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
HST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.66%, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of HST (11.08%) is better than 88.52% of its industry peers.
  • HST has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.23%) than 94.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.66%
ROE 11.08%
ROIC 5.23%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.43%, HST is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HST's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • HST has a Operating Margin of 13.60%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HST underperforms 67.21% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HST has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 101.60%, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.6%
PM (TTM) 12.43%
GM 101.6%
OM growth 3Y-4.18%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-1.01%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
HST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HST is destroying value.
  • HST has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
HST Yearly Shares OutstandingHST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
HST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • HST has an Altman-Z score of 1.88. This is not the best score and indicates that HST is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HST has a better Altman-Z score (1.88) than 92.62% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HST is 7.57, which is on the high side as it means it would take HST, 7.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • HST's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.57 is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 94.26% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • HST's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HST outperforms 72.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 7.57
Altman-Z 1.88
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC7.16%
HST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • HST has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that HST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of HST (1.16) is better than 63.93% of its industry peers.
  • HST has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that HST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.16, HST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.16
HST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.22% over the past year.
  • HST shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.20% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, HST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.57% in the last year.
  • HST shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 30.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.22%
EPS 3Y11.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%106.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.57%
Revenue growth 3Y7.61%
Revenue growth 5Y30.43%
Sales Q2Q%12.25%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.03% on average over the next years.
  • HST is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y-25.35%
EPS Next 2Y-11.61%
EPS Next 3Y-1.07%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y1.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.04%
Revenue Next 5Y2.57%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B
HST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • HST is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.28.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HST indicates a rather cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 86.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HST to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.13), we can say HST is valued slightly cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.81, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HST.
  • HST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 92.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HST is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.28
Fwd PE 21.81
HST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • HST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 79.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HST is valued cheaper than 80.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.19
EV/EBITDA 11.19
HST Per share dataHST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-11.61%
EPS Next 3Y-1.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.94%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • HST's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 7.15.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HST pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.94%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HST has a limited annual growth rate of 4.32%.
  • HST has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
HST Yearly Dividends per shareHST Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • HST pays out 84.69% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of HST is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP84.69%
EPS Next 2Y-11.61%
EPS Next 3Y-1.07%
HST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B
HST Dividend Payout.HST Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HST Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC

NASDAQ:HST (3/2/2026, 8:26:02 PM)

After market: 19.7 0 (0%)

19.7

+0.11 (+0.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners108.59%
Inst Owner Change-5.14%
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner Change7.75%
Market Cap13.55B
Revenue(TTM)6.11B
Net Income(TTM)738.00M
Analysts77.5
Price Target21.1 (7.11%)
Short Float %4.26%
Short Ratio3.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.94%
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.32%
DP84.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)257.99%
Min EPS beat(2)46.68%
Max EPS beat(2)469.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)139.93%
Min EPS beat(4)17.25%
Max EPS beat(4)469.31%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)73.74%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)57.53%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)272.2%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.93%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.93%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.61%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.12%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.68%
PT rev (1m)4.23%
PT rev (3m)6.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.28
Fwd PE 21.81
P/S 2.28
P/FCF 20.19
P/OCF 10.44
P/B 2.03
P/tB 2.03
EV/EBITDA 11.19
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY6.14%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY4.58%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY4.95%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY9.58%
SpS8.64
BVpS9.69
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.66%
ROE 11.08%
ROCE 6.61%
ROIC 5.23%
ROICexc 5.56%
ROICexgc 5.87%
OM 13.6%
PM (TTM) 12.43%
GM 101.6%
FCFM 11.3%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-4.18%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-1.01%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 7.57
Debt/EBITDA 3.19
Cap/Depr 79.97%
Cap/Sales 10.56%
Interest Coverage 3.83
Cash Conversion 81.53%
Profit Quality 90.92%
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.16
Altman-Z 1.88
F-Score8
WACC7.16%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.22%
EPS 3Y11.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%106.67%
EPS Next Y-25.35%
EPS Next 2Y-11.61%
EPS Next 3Y-1.07%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.57%
Revenue growth 3Y7.61%
Revenue growth 5Y30.43%
Sales Q2Q%12.25%
Revenue Next Year1.43%
Revenue Next 2Y1.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.04%
Revenue Next 5Y2.57%
EBIT growth 1Y8.31%
EBIT growth 3Y3.11%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year103.39%
EBIT Next 3Y28.32%
EBIT Next 5Y19.83%
FCF growth 1Y-27.46%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-11.94%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC / HST FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HST.


What is the valuation status of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of HST stock?

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) stock?

The financial health rating of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) is 5 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HST stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) is expected to decline by -25.35% in the next year.