HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:HST • US44107P1049

Current stock price

20.27 USD
+0.13 (+0.65%)
At close:
20.4 USD
+0.13 (+0.64%)
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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.

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1. HST Profitability Analysis

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 each 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 1.5B

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 91.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.41%, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.31% 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 3.13%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.21%) for HST is below the current ROIC(5.41%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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
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

  • HST has a Profit Margin of 12.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: HST outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HST has remained more or less at the same level.
  • HST has a Operating Margin of 13.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HST underperforms 67.48% of its industry peers.
  • HST's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of HST (98.69%) is better than 98.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
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. HST Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HST 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
  • The debt/assets ratio for HST has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
HST Yearly Shares OutstandingHST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • HST has an Altman-Z score of 1.91. 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 Altman-Z score of 1.91. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.86, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • HST's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.77 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HST outperforms 73.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 5.86
Altman-Z 1.91
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC7.56%
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 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that HST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • HST has a better Current ratio (1.19) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
  • HST has a Quick 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.
  • HST has a better Quick ratio (1.19) than 64.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.19
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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, HST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.57% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, HST shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 30.43% on average per year.
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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HST will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.18%
EPS Next 2Y-9.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue Next Year0.76%
Revenue Next 2Y1.12%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%

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. HST Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • HST is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.75.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HST indicates a rather cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 91.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.18. HST is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.24, 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 95.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HST to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.96), we can say HST is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.75
Fwd PE 18.24
HST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • HST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 76.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HST indicates a rather cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 83.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.1
EV/EBITDA 11.12
HST Per share dataHST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of HST may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%

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5. HST Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.02%, HST is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.71, HST is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HST pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.02%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HST has a limited annual growth rate of 0.94%.
  • HST has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • HST has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.94%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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 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-9.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
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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HST Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC

NASDAQ:HST (4/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

Premarket: 20.4 +0.13 (+0.64%)

20.27

+0.13 (+0.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners105.83%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change7.78%
Market Cap13.94B
Revenue(TTM)6.11B
Net Income(TTM)765.00M
Analysts78.4
Price Target21.84 (7.75%)
Short Float %4.72%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.02%
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.94%
DP81.44%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-31
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)3.5%
PT rev (3m)8.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.75
Fwd PE 18.24
P/S 2.28
P/FCF 16.1
P/OCF 9.23
P/B 2.13
P/tB 2.13
EV/EBITDA 11.12
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY5.97%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY5.48%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY6.21%
OCF(TTM)2.2
OCFY10.83%
SpS8.89
BVpS9.53
TBVpS9.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.91
F-Score9
WACC7.56%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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-8.18%
EPS Next 2Y-9.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.57%
Revenue growth 3Y7.61%
Revenue growth 5Y30.43%
Sales Q2Q%12.25%
Revenue Next Year0.76%
Revenue Next 2Y1.12%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y7.78%
EBIT growth 3Y3.11%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year106.53%
EBIT Next 3Y29.02%
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 6 / 10 to HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) stock?

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) is 16.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.13.


Is the dividend of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 81.44%.