17.31 USD
-0.11 (-0.63%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HST. HST was compared to 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HST get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. HST is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HST was profitable.
HST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years HST reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
HST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HST has a Return On Assets of 5.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 97.66% of its industry peers.
HST has a better Return On Equity (11.08%) than 92.19% of its industry peers.
HST's Return On Invested Capital of 5.23% is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 95.31% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HST is above the industry average of 3.06%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.43%, HST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.28% of the companies in the same industry.
HST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.60%, HST is doing worse than 69.53% 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 | 13.6% | ||
| 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.
HST has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HST has less shares outstanding than it did 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 1.74, we must say that HST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HST's Altman-Z score of 1.74 is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 91.41% 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.
HST's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.57 is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 96.09% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.76, HST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC7.09%
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.
HST's Quick ratio of 1.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HST outperforms 57.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.94%.
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.
Looking at the last year, HST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.45% in the last 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.
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 16.49, HST is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HST indicates a rather cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
HST is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.75.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HST is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HST is valued cheaper than 82.03% 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 78.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of HST may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as HST's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.64% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.2%
EPS Next 3Y-4.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.76%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.59, HST has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, HST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.76% |
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
84.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HST. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
HST's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP84.69%
EPS Next 2Y-8.2%
EPS Next 3Y-4.64%
NASDAQ:HST (11/24/2025, 3:58:03 PM)
17.31
-0.11 (-0.63%)
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 Change0.61%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap11.90B
Revenue(TTM)5.94B
Net Income(TTM)738.00M
Analysts78.18
Price Target19.85 (14.67%)
Short Float %6.06%
Short Ratio4.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.76% |
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)5.34%
PT rev (3m)7.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)18.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.75 | ||
| P/S | 2 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.79 | ||
| P/tB | 1.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.25 |
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY6.07%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY5.64%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY10.91%
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 | 1.74 |
F-Score6
WACC7.09%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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%.