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

NASDAQ:HST • US44107P1049

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20.04 USD
+0.33 (+1.67%)
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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

  • In the past year HST was profitable.
  • HST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • HST had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HST 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 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.86%, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HST has a better Return On Equity (11.67%) than 91.80% of its industry peers.
  • HST has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 94.26% 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

  • The Profit Margin of HST (12.51%) is better than 63.11% 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 67.21% of its industry peers.
  • HST's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of HST (98.69%) is better than 98.36% 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
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HST has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HST has about the same debt to assets ratio.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 1.88 indicates that HST is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HST has a Altman-Z score of 1.88. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 94.26% of its industry peers.
  • 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 5.86. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 95.90% of its industry peers.
  • HST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.77, HST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 5.86
Altman-Z 1.88
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC7.55%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that HST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • HST's Current ratio of 1.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HST outperforms 63.93% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that HST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • HST has a better Quick ratio (1.19) than 64.75% 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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • HST shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.57%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 30.43% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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

  • HST is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.03% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HST will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-19.35%
EPS Next 2Y-10.48%
EPS Next 3Y-1.07%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue Next Year0.76%
Revenue Next 2Y1.12%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%

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 decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 16.56, HST is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.98% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, HST is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.53 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HST.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • HST is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.56
Fwd PE 20.53
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 77.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • HST's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 83.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.92
EV/EBITDA 10.88
HST Per share dataHST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • HST has a very decent profitability rating, which 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

  • HST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.25%, which is a nice return.
  • HST's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 8.03.
  • HST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.25%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HST has a limited annual growth rate of 0.94%.
  • HST has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of HST decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.94%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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

  • HST pays out 81.44% of its income as dividend. 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 (4/9/2026, 12:15:06 PM)

20.04

+0.33 (+1.67%)

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 Change0%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change7.78%
Market Cap13.78B
Revenue(TTM)6.11B
Net Income(TTM)765.00M
Analysts78.4
Price Target21.55 (7.53%)
Short Float %4.5%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.25%
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.94%
DP81.44%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-31
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)267.61%
Min EPS beat(2)65.91%
Max EPS beat(2)469.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)152.09%
Min EPS beat(4)26.47%
Max EPS beat(4)469.31%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)82.49%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)62.72%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)80.76%
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)2.11%
PT rev (3m)7.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)36.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.56
Fwd PE 20.53
P/S 2.25
P/FCF 15.92
P/OCF 9.13
P/B 2.1
P/tB 2.1
EV/EBITDA 10.88
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY6.04%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY4.87%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY6.28%
OCF(TTM)2.2
OCFY10.96%
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 1.88
F-Score9
WACC7.55%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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 Year0.76%
Revenue Next 2Y1.12%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
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 5 / 10 to HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) stock?

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) is 16.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.1.


Is the dividend of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 81.44%.