HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HST - US44107P1049 - REIT
17 USD
-0.2 (-1.16%)
Taking everything into account, HST scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HST was compared to 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. HST has an average financial health and profitability rating. HST has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HST was profitable.
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.
HST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HST's Return On Assets of 5.66% is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
HST has a Return On Equity of 11.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 92.19% of its industry peers.
HST has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.23%) than 95.31% of its industry peers.
HST had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.17%. This is above the industry average of 3.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.17%) for HST is below the current ROIC(5.23%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.43%, HST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.28% of the companies in the same industry.
HST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of HST (13.60%) is worse than 69.53% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HST has less shares outstanding
HST has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HST has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
HST has an Altman-Z score of 1.71. This is a bad value and indicates that HST is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
HST has a better Altman-Z score (1.71) than 92.19% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HST is 7.57, which is on the high side as it means it would take HST, 7.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.57, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.09% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.76, HST is in the better half of 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 | 1.71 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC7.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that HST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.16, HST is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.03% 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 of 1.16. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HST outperforms 57.81% 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.56% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, HST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.45% in the last year.
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)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
HST is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.08% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.39% on average over the next years.
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.
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 16.19, the valuation of HST can be described as correct.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.47. HST is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.38, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HST.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaper than 92.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.42. HST is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
82.81% 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 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HST has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
HST's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.64% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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 4.55%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.49, HST has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
HST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
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 84.69% of its income as dividend. 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-8.2%
EPS Next 3Y-4.64%
NASDAQ:HST (11/19/2025, 2:58:31 PM)
17
-0.2 (-1.16%)
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 Change0.46%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap11.69B
Revenue(TTM)5.94B
Net Income(TTM)738.00M
Analysts78.18
Price Target18.93 (11.35%)
Short Float %6.06%
Short Ratio4.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
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)0.49%
PT rev (3m)2.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.38 | ||
| P/S | 1.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 9 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | 1.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.06 |
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY6.18%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY4.91%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY5.74%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY11.11%
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 | 1.71 |
F-Score6
WACC7.1%
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%.