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

NASDAQ:HST • US44107P1049

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21.285 USD
+0.16 (+0.73%)
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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.
  • Of the past 5 years HST 4 years were profitable.
  • 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's Return On Assets of 5.86% is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 96.69% of its industry peers.
  • HST's Return On Equity of 11.67% is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 91.74% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HST (5.41%) is better than 94.21% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HST is above the industry average of 3.11%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (5.41%) for HST is above the 3 year average (5.21%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.51%, HST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HST's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.59%, HST is doing worse than 67.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HST has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of HST (98.69%) is better than 97.52% 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HST has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 1.96 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 1.96. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 95.04% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HST is 5.86, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HST, 5.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.86, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • HST has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.77) than 74.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 5.86
Altman-Z 1.96
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC7.68%
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 63.64% 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.
  • The Quick ratio of HST (1.19) is better than 64.46% 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.22% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, HST shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.20% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, HST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.57% in the last year.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, HST will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.03% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.56% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.18%
EPS Next 2Y-9.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue Next Year1.07%
Revenue Next 2Y1.08%
Revenue Next 3Y2.4%
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 17.59, HST is valued on the expensive side.
  • HST's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 87.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HST to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say HST is valued slightly cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.16 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HST.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HST indicates a rather cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 93.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • HST is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.75, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.59
Fwd PE 19.16
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 76.86% of the companies listed 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 82.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.89
EV/EBITDA 11.48
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-9.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%

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5. HST Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • HST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.80%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.44, HST is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HST pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.8%

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.
  • HST has decreased its dividend 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-9.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
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 (5/1/2026, 10:39:00 AM)

21.285

+0.16 (+0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Industry Strength65.22
Industry Growth19.25
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners105.83%
Inst Owner Change1.28%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change7.78%
Market Cap14.63B
Revenue(TTM)6.11B
Net Income(TTM)765.00M
Analysts78.4
Price Target21.93 (3.03%)
Short Float %4.11%
Short Ratio3.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.8%
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)3.93%
PT rev (3m)8.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)31.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)25.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.59
Fwd PE 19.16
P/S 2.39
P/FCF 16.89
P/OCF 9.69
P/B 2.23
P/tB 2.23
EV/EBITDA 11.48
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY5.68%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY5.22%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY5.92%
OCF(TTM)2.2
OCFY10.32%
SpS8.9
BVpS9.54
TBVpS9.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.1171 (-24.28%)
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 1.96
F-Score9
WACC7.68%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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-8.18%
EPS Next 2Y-9.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.43%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.57%
Revenue growth 3Y7.61%
Revenue growth 5Y30.43%
Sales Q2Q%12.25%
Revenue Next Year1.07%
Revenue Next 2Y1.08%
Revenue Next 3Y2.4%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y7.78%
EBIT growth 3Y3.11%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year106.53%
EBIT Next 3Y29.02%
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 17.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.23.


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%.