HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:HST • US44107P1049

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18.51 USD
-0.19 (-1.02%)
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This HST fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. HST Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HST had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year HST had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • HST had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years HST always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • HST has a Return On Assets of 5.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 96.75% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.67%, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HST has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 94.31% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HST is above the industry average of 3.11%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.21%) for HST is below the current ROIC(5.41%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.86%
ROE 11.67%
ROIC 5.41%
ROA(3y)5.75%
ROA(5y)4.46%
ROE(3y)11.12%
ROE(5y)8.52%
ROIC(3y)5.21%
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 2025 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • HST's Profit Margin of 12.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HST outperforms 60.16% of its industry peers.
  • HST's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • HST's Operating Margin of 13.59% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HST is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HST has declined.
  • HST has a Gross Margin of 98.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 98.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.59%
PM (TTM) 12.51%
GM 98.69%
OM growth 3Y-4.18%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-1.01%
PM growth 5YN/A
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 2025 0 50 -50

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2. HST Health Analysis

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.
  • 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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for HST has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
HST Yearly Shares OutstandingHST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 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.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.80, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HST has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.86. This is a neutral value as HST would need 5.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • HST has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.86) than 95.94% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • HST's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.77 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HST outperforms 72.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 5.86
Altman-Z 1.8
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC7.44%
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 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • HST has a Current Ratio of 1.19. 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 Current ratio (1.19) than 64.23% of its industry peers.
  • HST has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that HST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HST's Quick ratio of 1.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HST outperforms 65.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.19
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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. HST Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • HST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.22%, which is quite impressive.
  • HST shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.20% yearly.
  • HST shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.57%.
  • HST shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 30.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.22%
EPS 3Y11.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%106.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.57%
Revenue growth 3Y7.61%
Revenue growth 5Y30.43%
Sales Q2Q%12.25%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.03% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.56% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-19.35%
EPS Next 2Y-10.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.07%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue Next Year0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y0.97%
Revenue Next 3Y2.15%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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. HST Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.30, HST is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaper than 89.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HST to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say HST is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.97, the valuation of HST can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HST indicates a rather cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 94.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • HST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.3
Fwd PE 18.97
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 82.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HST indicates a rather cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 84.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.7
EV/EBITDA 10.38
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 decent profitability rating of HST may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.07%

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5. HST Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.28%, HST is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.24, HST is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, HST pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.28%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HST has a limited annual growth rate of 0.94%.
  • HST has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.94%
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 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • 81.44% 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.
DP81.44%
EPS Next 2Y-10.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.07%
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 2025 0 500M -500M 1B
HST Dividend Payout.HST Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HST Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HST Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC

NASDAQ:HST (3/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 18.53 +0.02 (+0.11%)

18.51

-0.19 (-1.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners105.92%
Inst Owner Change-5.19%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change7.77%
Market Cap12.73B
Revenue(TTM)6.11B
Net Income(TTM)765.00M
Analysts77.5
Price Target21.1 (13.99%)
Short Float %3.55%
Short Ratio2.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.28%
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.94%
DP81.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)267.29%
Min EPS beat(2)65.27%
Max EPS beat(2)469.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)151.93%
Min EPS beat(4)26.47%
Max EPS beat(4)469.31%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)82.42%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)62.67%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)80.73%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.09%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.09%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.2%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.64%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.5%
PT rev (1m)3.36%
PT rev (3m)5.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)27.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.3
Fwd PE 18.97
P/S 2.08
P/FCF 14.7
P/OCF 8.43
P/B 1.94
P/tB 1.94
EV/EBITDA 10.38
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY6.54%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY5.27%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY6.8%
OCF(TTM)2.2
OCFY11.86%
SpS8.89
BVpS9.53
TBVpS9.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.86%
ROE 11.67%
ROCE 6.85%
ROIC 5.41%
ROICexc 5.86%
ROICexgc 6.12%
OM 13.59%
PM (TTM) 12.51%
GM 98.69%
FCFM 14.16%
ROA(3y)5.75%
ROA(5y)4.46%
ROE(3y)11.12%
ROE(5y)8.52%
ROIC(3y)5.21%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.71%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.96%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.59%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.74%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y0.81%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-4.18%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-1.01%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 5.86
Debt/EBITDA 3.12
Cap/Depr 81.01%
Cap/Sales 10.53%
Interest Coverage 3.45
Cash Conversion 92.87%
Profit Quality 113.2%
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.19
Altman-Z 1.8
F-Score9
WACC7.44%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)81.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.48%
Profit Quality(3y)118.98%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.22%
EPS 3Y11.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%106.67%
EPS Next Y-19.35%
EPS Next 2Y-10.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.07%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.57%
Revenue growth 3Y7.61%
Revenue growth 5Y30.43%
Sales Q2Q%12.25%
Revenue Next Year0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y0.97%
Revenue Next 3Y2.15%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y7.78%
EBIT growth 3Y3.11%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year103.97%
EBIT Next 3Y28.23%
EBIT Next 5Y19.83%
FCF growth 1Y-8.84%
FCF growth 3Y-1.71%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.8%
OCF growth 3Y2.17%
OCF growth 5YN/A

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC / HST Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HST.


What is the valuation status of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 7 / 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 decline by -19.35% in the next year.