17.265 USD
+0.11 (+0.61%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HST. HST was compared to 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. HST has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. HST is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HST had positive earnings in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of HST (5.66%) is better than 97.66% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 11.08%, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of HST (5.23%) is better than 95.31% 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 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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HST has declined.
HST has a worse Operating Margin (13.60%) than 69.53% of its industry peers.
HST's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The number of shares outstanding for HST has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
HST has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.72, we must say that HST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.72, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.97% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
HST's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HST outperforms 75.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC7.07%
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.
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
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.94% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.56% on average over the past years.
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
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 16.44, HST is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.28% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.41, HST is valued a bit cheaper.
HST is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.69.
92.97% 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 35.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
82.03% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HST, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
HST's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.14 |
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 4.51%, which is a nice return.
HST's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.34.
HST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.51% |
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 (12/5/2025, 11:08:07 AM)
17.265
+0.11 (+0.61%)
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 Change-0.4%
Market Cap11.87B
Revenue(TTM)5.94B
Net Income(TTM)738.00M
Analysts78.18
Price Target19.85 (14.97%)
Short Float %5.23%
Short Ratio4.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.51% |
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)12.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.69 | ||
| P/S | 2 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.78 | ||
| P/tB | 1.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.14 |
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY4.83%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY5.65%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY10.93%
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 | 1.72 |
F-Score6
WACC7.07%
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%.