HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HST • US44107P1049

20.14 USD
+0.13 (+0.65%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 10:21 AM
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Fundamental Rating

5

HST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 123 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • HST's Return On Assets of 5.66% is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
  • HST has a better Return On Equity (11.08%) than 89.43% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HST (5.23%) is better than 94.31% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HST is above the industry average of 3.06%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.17%) for HST is below the current ROIC(5.23%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • HST's Profit Margin of 12.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HST outperforms 60.16% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HST has declined.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 13.60%, HST is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HST has remained more or less at the same level.
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 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.
  • HST has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • HST has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HST has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HST Yearly Shares OutstandingHST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • HST has an Altman-Z score of 1.91. This is not the best score and indicates that HST is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.91, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.57, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.12% 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.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.76, HST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 7.57
Altman-Z 1.91
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 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.
  • HST has a Current ratio of 1.16. This is in the better half of the industry: HST outperforms 61.79% of its industry peers.
  • 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 better Quick ratio (1.16) than 62.60% of 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 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%.
  • 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.
  • HST shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.45%.
  • 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

  • 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 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
HST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B
HST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.18, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HST.
  • 84.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HST, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HST to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.16), we can say HST is valued slightly cheaper.
  • HST is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.30.
  • 91.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HST, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • HST is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.18
Fwd PE 22.3
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 79.67% 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 78.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.64
EV/EBITDA 11.37
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of HST may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.09%, which is a nice return.
  • HST's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.84.
  • HST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.09%

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

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-4.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.53%
HST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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

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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC

NASDAQ:HST (2/18/2026, 10:21:53 AM)

20.14

+0.13 (+0.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-18
Inst Owners108.59%
Inst Owner Change-3.37%
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner Change2.56%
Market Cap13.85B
Revenue(TTM)5.94B
Net Income(TTM)738.00M
Analysts77.5
Price Target20.42 (1.39%)
Short Float %4.26%
Short Ratio3.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.09%
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)1.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)25.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.18
Fwd PE 22.3
P/S 2.33
P/FCF 20.64
P/OCF 10.67
P/B 2.08
P/tB 2.08
EV/EBITDA 11.37
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY5.21%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY4.48%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY4.84%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY9.37%
SpS8.64
BVpS9.69
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)1.67
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 1.91
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 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 6 / 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.