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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HST - US44107P1049 - REIT

18.44 USD
+0.23 (+1.26%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

HST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 126 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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.
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.
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 has a better Return On Assets (5.66%) than 97.64% of its industry peers.
HST has a better Return On Equity (11.08%) than 88.98% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HST (5.23%) is better than 95.28% 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 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 in line compared to the rest of the industry. HST outperforms 59.06% of its industry peers.
HST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HST's Operating Margin of 13.60% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HST is outperformed by 68.50% of its industry peers.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

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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.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.80, we must say that HST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HST's Altman-Z score of 1.80 is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 92.91% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.57, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HST has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.76) than 75.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 7.57
Altman-Z 1.8
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC7.24%
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 (1.16) which 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 has a Quick ratio of 1.16. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HST outperforms 59.06% 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

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.94% over the past year.
HST shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.56% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.45% in the past 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.
HST is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.33%
EPS Next 2Y-5.03%
EPS Next 3Y-2.45%
EPS Next 5Y7.08%
Revenue Next Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y3.31%
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 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.56 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HST.
85.04% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HST, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
HST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.65, the valuation of HST can be described as rather expensive.
92.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HST, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, HST is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.56
Fwd PE 20.65
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 rather cheap when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 81.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HST is valued a bit cheaper than 77.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.9
EV/EBITDA 10.69
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.
HST's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.45% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)2.4
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 4.39%, which is a nice return.
HST's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.86.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, HST pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.39%

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 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 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 (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

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18.44

+0.23 (+1.26%)

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 Owners108.59%
Inst Owner Change0.5%
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner Change-0.7%
Market Cap12.68B
Revenue(TTM)5.94B
Net Income(TTM)738.00M
Analysts78.26
Price Target20.11 (9.06%)
Short Float %5.13%
Short Ratio4.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.39%
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)0.6%
PT rev (3m)6.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.56
Fwd PE 20.65
P/S 2.14
P/FCF 18.9
P/OCF 9.77
P/B 1.9
P/tB 1.9
EV/EBITDA 10.69
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY5.69%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY4.84%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY5.29%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY10.24%
SpS8.64
BVpS9.69
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)2.4
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 1.8
F-Score6
WACC7.24%
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 Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y3.31%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y8.31%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-0.74%
EBIT Next Year106.23%
EBIT Next 3Y28.23%
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 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 financial health of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) stock?

The financial health rating of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) is 5 / 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 7.33% in the next year.