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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HST - US44107P1049 - REIT

18.51 USD
+0.05 (+0.27%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HST was profitable.
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.
HST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

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 89.06% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.23%, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.31% 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 3.05%.
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 RankSector 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
HST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.43%, HST is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.38% of the companies in the same 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 69.53% of the companies in the same industry.
HST's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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
HST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HST is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HST has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HST has less shares outstanding
HST has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HST Yearly Shares OutstandingHST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
HST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.81, we must say that HST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HST's Altman-Z score of 1.81 is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 92.97% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HST (7.57) is better than 96.09% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HST has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.76. This is in the better half of the industry: HST outperforms 75.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 7.57
Altman-Z 1.81
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC7.23%
HST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that HST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.16, HST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
HST has a Quick 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 Quick ratio (1.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.16
HST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.56% on average over the past years.
HST shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.45%.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.33%
EPS Next 2Y-5.03%
EPS Next 3Y-2.45%
EPS Next 5Y7.08%
Revenue Next Year6.44%
Revenue Next 2Y4.09%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
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.
HST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
HST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.63, 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 85.16% of the companies in the same industry.
HST is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.73, HST is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HST indicates a rather cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 92.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HST is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.63
Fwd PE 20.73
HST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

HST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 79.69% of the companies in the same industry.
77.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HST, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.97
EV/EBITDA 10.72
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A cheap valuation may be justified as HST's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.03%
EPS Next 3Y-2.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.33%, which is a nice return.
HST's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.33.
HST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.33%

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
HST Yearly Dividends per shareHST Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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-5.03%
EPS Next 3Y-2.45%
HST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B
HST Dividend Payout.HST Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HST Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC

NASDAQ:HST (12/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

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18.51

+0.05 (+0.27%)

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 Owners108.63%
Inst Owner Change0.64%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change-0.64%
Market Cap12.73B
Revenue(TTM)5.94B
Net Income(TTM)738.00M
Analysts78.26
Price Target20 (8.05%)
Short Float %5.19%
Short Ratio4.42
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.33%
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.32%
DP84.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date12-31 2025-12-31 (0.2)
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)5.63%
PT rev (3m)6.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)21.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.63
Fwd PE 20.73
P/S 2.14
P/FCF 18.97
P/OCF 9.81
P/B 1.91
P/tB 1.91
EV/EBITDA 10.72
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY5.67%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY5.27%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY10.2%
SpS8.64
BVpS9.69
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.81
F-Score6
WACC7.23%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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 Y7.33%
EPS Next 2Y-5.03%
EPS Next 3Y-2.45%
EPS Next 5Y7.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y25.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.91%
Revenue Next Year6.44%
Revenue Next 2Y4.09%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y8.31%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-0.74%
EBIT Next Year105.76%
EBIT Next 3Y28.21%
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 4 / 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 expected EPS growth for HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) is expected to grow by 7.33% 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 84.69%.