19.42 USD
+0.07 (+0.36%)
Last: Feb 9, 2026, 11:18 AM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HST. HST was compared to 122 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. HST has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. HST has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- HST had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HST had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years HST reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years HST 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.66%, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- HST has a Return On Equity of 11.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 90.16% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.23%, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HST is above the industry average of 3.07%.
- 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 has a Profit Margin (12.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HST has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.60%, HST is doing worse than 67.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- 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 is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.86 indicates that HST is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of HST (1.86) is better than 93.44% 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.57, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- HST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76. This is a neutral value indicating HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of HST (0.76) is better than 75.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC7.32%
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.
- HST has a Current ratio (1.16) which 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.
- HST's Quick ratio of 1.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HST outperforms 60.66% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, HST shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.56% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.45% in the past year.
- HST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.77% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, HST will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.08% on average per year.
- 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 Y11.49%
EPS Next 2Y-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.53%
EPS Next 5Y7.08%
Revenue Next Year6.83%
Revenue Next 2Y4.09%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.50, HST is valued on the expensive side.
- 86.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HST, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.93. HST is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.50, the valuation of HST can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaper than 91.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.77. HST is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 80.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HST, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HST is valued a bit cheaper than 79.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- HST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.21%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.81, HST has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, HST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
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
- 84.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HST. 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-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.53%
NASDAQ:HST (2/9/2026, 11:18:09 AM)
19.42
+0.07 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners108.59%
Inst Owner Change-5.95%
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner Change-0.7%
Market Cap13.35B
Revenue(TTM)5.94B
Net Income(TTM)738.00M
Analysts78.26
Price Target20.42 (5.15%)
Short Float %5.45%
Short Ratio4.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.32%
DP84.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)1.49%
PT rev (3m)7.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)25.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.5 | ||
| P/S | 2.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.29 | ||
| P/B | 2 | ||
| P/tB | 2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.08 |
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY5.41%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY4.65%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY5.02%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY9.72%
SpS8.64
BVpS9.69
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)1.61
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 | 1.86 |
F-Score6
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC0.71
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 Y11.49%
EPS Next 2Y-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.53%
EPS Next 5Y7.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y25.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.91%
Revenue Next Year6.83%
Revenue Next 2Y4.09%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y8.31%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-0.74%
EBIT Next Year106.59%
EBIT Next 3Y28.16%
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.
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 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 grow by 11.49% in the next year.