HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HST • US44107P1049
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This HST fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HST Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HST had positive earnings in the past year.
- HST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- HST had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- HST had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.86%, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 11.67%, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of HST (5.41%) is better than 94.31% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HST is above the industry average of 3.13%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.21%) for HST is below the current ROIC(5.41%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.86% | ||
| ROE | 11.67% | ||
| ROIC | 5.41% |
ROA(3y)5.75%
ROA(5y)4.46%
ROE(3y)11.12%
ROE(5y)8.52%
ROIC(3y)5.21%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of HST (12.51%) is better than 62.60% of its industry peers.
- HST's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 13.59%, HST is not doing good in the industry: 67.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- HST's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- HST has a better Gross Margin (98.69%) than 98.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.51% | ||
| GM | 98.69% |
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
2. HST Health Analysis
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for HST has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, HST has less shares outstanding
- HST has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.82 indicates that HST is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of HST (1.82) is better than 94.31% of its industry peers.
- HST has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.86. This is a neutral value as HST would need 5.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- HST's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.86 is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 95.94% of its industry peers.
- HST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.77, HST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC7.58%
2.3 Liquidity
- HST has a Current Ratio of 1.19. 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 (1.19) is better than 63.41% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that HST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HST has a Quick ratio of 1.19. This is in the better half of the industry: HST outperforms 64.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. HST Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.22%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, HST shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.20% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.57% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 30.43% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
- HST is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.03% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.56% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-19.35%
EPS Next 2Y-10.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.07%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue Next Year0.33%
Revenue Next 2Y0.8%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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.
4. HST Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.57 indicates a correct valuation of HST.
- HST's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- HST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.88.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.31, HST is valued on the expensive side.
- 92.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HST, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. HST is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HST is valued a bit cheaper than 77.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HST has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.07%
5. HST Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.12%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.55, HST has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- HST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.12% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HST has a limited annual growth rate of 0.94%.
- HST has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- HST pays out 81.44% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- HST's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP81.44%
EPS Next 2Y-10.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.07%
HST Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
18.84
-0.58 (-2.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners105.92%
Inst Owner Change-5.19%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change7.78%
Market Cap12.96B
Revenue(TTM)6.11B
Net Income(TTM)765.00M
Analysts77.5
Price Target21.55 (14.38%)
Short Float %3.66%
Short Ratio2.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.12% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.94%
DP81.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)267.61%
Min EPS beat(2)65.91%
Max EPS beat(2)469.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)152.09%
Min EPS beat(4)26.47%
Max EPS beat(4)469.31%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)82.49%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)62.72%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)80.76%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.09%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.09%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.2%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.64%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.5%
PT rev (1m)2.11%
PT rev (3m)7.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)50.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.31 | ||
| P/S | 2.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.98 | ||
| P/tB | 1.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.52 |
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY6.42%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY5.18%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY6.68%
OCF(TTM)2.2
OCFY11.65%
SpS8.89
BVpS9.53
TBVpS9.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.86% | ||
| ROE | 11.67% | ||
| ROCE | 6.85% | ||
| ROIC | 5.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.12% | ||
| OM | 13.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.51% | ||
| GM | 98.69% | ||
| FCFM | 14.16% |
ROA(3y)5.75%
ROA(5y)4.46%
ROE(3y)11.12%
ROE(5y)8.52%
ROIC(3y)5.21%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.71%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.96%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.59%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.74%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y0.81%
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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 81.01% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.45 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
F-Score9
WACC7.58%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)81.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.48%
Profit Quality(3y)118.98%
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-19.35%
EPS Next 2Y-10.48%
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 Year0.33%
Revenue Next 2Y0.8%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y7.78%
EBIT growth 3Y3.11%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year103.97%
EBIT Next 3Y28.23%
EBIT Next 5Y19.83%
FCF growth 1Y-8.84%
FCF growth 3Y-1.71%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.8%
OCF growth 3Y2.17%
OCF growth 5YN/A
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC / HST Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 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 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) stock?
The financial health rating of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) is 6 / 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 -19.35% in the next year.