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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HST - US44107P1049 - REIT

17.66 USD
+0.13 (+0.74%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM
17.7 USD
+0.04 (+0.23%)
After Hours: 12/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

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 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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HST reported negative net income in multiple 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.66%, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.66% of the companies in the same industry.
HST has a better Return On Equity (11.08%) than 92.19% of its industry peers.
HST has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 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 3.06%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

HST has a better Profit Margin (12.43%) than 63.28% of its industry peers.
HST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 13.60%, HST is not doing good in the industry: 69.53% 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 2015 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.
HST has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HST Yearly Shares OutstandingHST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.75, we must say that HST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HST has a Altman-Z score of 1.75. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 92.19% 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.
HST has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.57) than 96.09% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 7.57
Altman-Z 1.75
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC7.12%
HST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

HST has a Current 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.
The Current ratio of HST (1.16) is comparable to the rest of the 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 (1.16) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 2015 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.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, HST will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.08% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, HST will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.39% on average per year.
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.
HST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
HST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 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 16.82, which indicates a correct valuation of HST.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.37, HST is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.17, 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 36.20. HST is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.82
Fwd PE 21.17
HST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

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.
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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.1
EV/EBITDA 10.35
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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as HST's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.64% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.2%
EPS Next 3Y-4.64%

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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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, HST pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector 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
HST Yearly Dividends per shareHST Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 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-8.2%
EPS Next 3Y-4.64%
HST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (12/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 17.7 +0.04 (+0.23%)

17.66

+0.13 (+0.74%)

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)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners107.84%
Inst Owner Change0.61%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change-0.4%
Market Cap12.14B
Revenue(TTM)5.94B
Net Income(TTM)738.00M
Analysts78.18
Price Target19.85 (12.4%)
Short Float %5.23%
Short Ratio4.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.51%
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.32%
DP84.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.2)
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 RankSector Rank
PE 16.82
Fwd PE 21.17
P/S 2.04
P/FCF 18.1
P/OCF 9.36
P/B 1.82
P/tB 1.82
EV/EBITDA 10.35
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY5.95%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY4.72%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY5.53%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY10.69%
SpS8.64
BVpS9.69
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)N/A
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 1.75
F-Score6
WACC7.12%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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%.