HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HST - US44107P1049 - REIT
16.74 USD
+0.11 (+0.66%)
Overall HST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HST against 127 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. HST has an average financial health and profitability rating. HST has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.08%, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.28% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of HST (9.93%) is better than 89.76% of its industry peers.
HST has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 93.70% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HST is above the industry average of 3.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.17%) for HST is below the current ROIC(5.33%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.08% | ||
| ROE | 9.93% | ||
| ROIC | 5.33% |
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 better Profit Margin (11.12%) than 60.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HST has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.80%, HST is doing worse than 69.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HST has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.12% | ||
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for HST has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HST has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HST is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.69, we must say that HST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HST has a Altman-Z score of 1.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 91.34% of its industry peers.
HST has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.29. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HST would need 6.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HST has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.29) than 95.28% of its industry peers.
HST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76. This is a neutral value indicating HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.76, HST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC6.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that HST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HST (1.03) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HST has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. 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 Quick ratio (1.03) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HST shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.15%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.56% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 8.28% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, HST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.77% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.15%
EPS 3Y114.72%
EPS 5Y-4.56%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.28%
Revenue growth 3Y25.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%8.19%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.85% 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 3.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-13.54%
EPS Next 2Y-9.8%
EPS Next 3Y-5.01%
EPS Next 5Y7.85%
Revenue Next Year6.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.87%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5Y3.4%
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 accelerating.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.81, the valuation of HST can be described as rather expensive.
HST's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 87.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.83, HST is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.78, HST is valued on the expensive side.
HST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 92.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.82, HST is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HST has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as HST's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.8%
EPS Next 3Y-5.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.94%, HST is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HST's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.23.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, HST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.94% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HST has a limited annual growth rate of 4.32%.
HST has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
HST pays out 95.30% 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.
DP95.3%
EPS Next 2Y-9.8%
EPS Next 3Y-5.01%
NASDAQ:HST (10/24/2025, 9:41:03 AM)
16.74
+0.11 (+0.66%)
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%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap11.51B
Revenue(TTM)5.93B
Net Income(TTM)659.00M
Analysts78.18
Price Target18.84 (12.54%)
Short Float %6.27%
Short Ratio4.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.94% |
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.32%
DP95.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)36.58%
Min EPS beat(2)26.47%
Max EPS beat(2)46.68%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)26.79%
Min EPS beat(4)16.77%
Max EPS beat(4)46.68%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)20.58%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)17.79%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)246.28%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.93%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.93%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.51%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.09%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3%
PT rev (1m)0.34%
PT rev (3m)3.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.78 | ||
| P/S | 1.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.05 | ||
| P/B | 1.73 | ||
| P/tB | 1.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.82 |
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY5.62%
EPS(NY)0.81
Fwd EY4.81%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY7.01%
OCF(TTM)2.08
OCFY12.42%
SpS8.62
BVpS9.65
TBVpS9.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.08% | ||
| ROE | 9.93% | ||
| ROCE | 6.74% | ||
| ROIC | 5.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.96% | ||
| OM | 13.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.12% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 13.62% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.24% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.15% | ||
| Profit Quality | 122.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.69 |
F-Score5
WACC6.97%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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)-12.15%
EPS 3Y114.72%
EPS 5Y-4.56%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
EPS Next Y-13.54%
EPS Next 2Y-9.8%
EPS Next 3Y-5.01%
EPS Next 5Y7.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.28%
Revenue growth 3Y25.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%8.19%
Revenue Next Year6.28%
Revenue Next 2Y3.87%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5Y3.4%
EBIT growth 1Y10.09%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-0.74%
EBIT Next Year101.03%
EBIT Next 3Y27.48%
EBIT Next 5Y20.16%
FCF growth 1Y-14.24%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y6.54%
OCF growth 1Y-6.48%
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 -13.54% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HST stock?
The dividend rating of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 95.3%.