HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HST - US44107P1049 - REIT
17.06 USD
-0.14 (-0.81%)
Taking everything into account, HST scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HST was compared to 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. HST has an average financial health and profitability rating. HST has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HST had positive earnings in the past year.
HST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HST reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years HST 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
HST has a Return On Assets of 5.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
HST has a better Return On Equity (11.08%) than 92.19% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.23%, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HST is above the industry average of 3.04%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.23%) for HST is above the 3 year average (5.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.66% | ||
| ROE | 11.08% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% |
ROA(3y)5.52%
ROA(5y)2.15%
ROE(3y)10.38%
ROE(5y)3.87%
ROIC(3y)5.17%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
HST's Profit Margin of 12.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HST outperforms 63.28% of its industry peers.
HST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HST's Operating Margin of 13.60% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HST is outperformed by 69.53% of its industry peers.
HST's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.43% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.5%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-6.13%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
HST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
HST has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HST has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HST has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.72, we must say that HST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HST's Altman-Z score of 1.72 is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 92.19% of its industry peers.
HST has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.57. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HST would need 7.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.57, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.09% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HST (0.76) is better than 75.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC7.12%
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that HST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.16, HST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.94% over the past year.
HST shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.56% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.45% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.77% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.94%
EPS 3Y114.72%
EPS 5Y-4.56%
EPS Q2Q%91.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y25.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.91%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.08% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, HST will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.45%
EPS Next 2Y-8.2%
EPS Next 3Y-4.64%
EPS Next 5Y7.08%
Revenue Next Year6.62%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y3.35%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
HST is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.25.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HST to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say HST is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.45, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HST.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HST indicates a rather cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 92.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HST is valued cheaper than 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
HST's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of HST may justify a higher PE ratio.
HST's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.64% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.2%
EPS Next 3Y-4.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.55%, HST is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HST's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.49.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, HST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
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
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 earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP84.69%
EPS Next 2Y-8.2%
EPS Next 3Y-4.64%
NASDAQ:HST (11/19/2025, 11:06:35 AM)
17.06
-0.14 (-0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.84%
Inst Owner Change0.46%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap11.73B
Revenue(TTM)5.94B
Net Income(TTM)738.00M
Analysts78.18
Price Target18.93 (10.96%)
Short Float %6.06%
Short Ratio4.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.32%
DP84.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)0.49%
PT rev (3m)2.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.76 | ||
| P/tB | 1.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.15 |
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY6.15%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY4.89%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY5.72%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY11.07%
SpS8.64
BVpS9.69
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 11.3% |
ROA(3y)5.52%
ROA(5y)2.15%
ROE(3y)10.38%
ROE(5y)3.87%
ROIC(3y)5.17%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.67%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.92%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.54%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.28%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.47%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.5%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-6.13%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 1.72 |
F-Score6
WACC7.12%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)80.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.53%
Profit Quality(3y)129.27%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.94%
EPS 3Y114.72%
EPS 5Y-4.56%
EPS Q2Q%91.67%
EPS Next Y-11.45%
EPS Next 2Y-8.2%
EPS Next 3Y-4.64%
EPS Next 5Y7.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y25.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.91%
Revenue Next Year6.62%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y3.35%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y8.31%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-0.74%
EBIT Next Year101.03%
EBIT Next 3Y27.48%
EBIT Next 5Y19.45%
FCF growth 1Y-23.31%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y6.54%
OCF growth 1Y-13.12%
OCF growth 3Y72.47%
OCF growth 5Y3.69%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC?
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 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) is expected to decline by -11.45% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HST stock?
The dividend rating of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 84.69%.