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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:HST - US44107P1049 - REIT

17.84 USD
+0.52 (+3%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:00:02 PM
17.5489 USD
-0.29 (-1.63%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

HST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 127 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HST get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. HST has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HST was profitable.
In the past year HST had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HST reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years HST 4 years 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 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 5.08%, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.28% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 9.93%, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.98% of the companies in the same industry.
HST has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.33%) than 93.70% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HST is above the industry average of 3.07%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.33%) for HST is above the 3 year average (5.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.08%
ROE 9.93%
ROIC 5.33%
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 (11.12%) than 61.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HST has declined.
The Operating Margin of HST (13.80%) is worse than 69.29% of its industry peers.
HST's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.8%
PM (TTM) 11.12%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HST 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HST has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 1.73, we must say that HST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HST's Altman-Z score of 1.73 is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 92.91% of its industry peers.
HST has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.29. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HST would need 6.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HST's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.29 is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 95.28% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HST (0.76) is better than 74.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 6.29
Altman-Z 1.73
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC7.15%
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 1.03. 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 Current ratio of 1.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HST outperforms 55.12% of its industry peers.
HST has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. 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 (1.03) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 1.03
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.59% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.56% on average over the past years.
HST shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.02%.
HST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.59%
EPS 3Y114.72%
EPS 5Y-4.56%
EPS Q2Q%191.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.02%
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.25, HST is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HST indicates a rather cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 90.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, HST is valued a bit cheaper.
HST is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.38.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HST indicates a rather cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 92.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HST is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.25
Fwd PE 21.38
HST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HST indicates a rather cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 82.68% 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 80.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.2
EV/EBITDA 10.12
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.
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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.62%, HST is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.31, HST has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, HST pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.62%

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

95.30% 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.
DP95.3%
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 (11/7/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 17.5489 -0.29 (-1.63%)

17.84

+0.52 (+3%)

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 Change0.13%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap12.27B
Revenue(TTM)5.68B
Net Income(TTM)659.00M
Analysts78.18
Price Target18.93 (6.11%)
Short Float %5.96%
Short Ratio5.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.62%
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.32%
DP95.3%
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)36.58%
Min EPS beat(2)26.47%
Max EPS beat(2)46.68%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)26.79%
Min EPS beat(4)16.77%
Max EPS beat(4)46.68%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)20.58%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)17.79%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)246.28%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.93%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.93%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.51%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.09%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3%
PT rev (1m)0.83%
PT rev (3m)4.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)45.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.25
Fwd PE 21.38
P/S 2.07
P/FCF 15.2
P/OCF 8.58
P/B 1.85
P/tB 1.85
EV/EBITDA 10.12
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY6.56%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY4.68%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY6.58%
OCF(TTM)2.08
OCFY11.65%
SpS8.62
BVpS9.65
TBVpS9.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.08%
ROE 9.93%
ROCE 6.74%
ROIC 5.33%
ROICexc 5.69%
ROICexgc 5.96%
OM 13.8%
PM (TTM) 11.12%
GM N/A
FCFM 13.62%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 6.29
Debt/EBITDA 3.17
Cap/Depr 79.24%
Cap/Sales 10.49%
Interest Coverage 4.09
Cash Conversion 89.15%
Profit Quality 122.46%
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 1.73
F-Score5
WACC7.15%
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)13.59%
EPS 3Y114.72%
EPS 5Y-4.56%
EPS Q2Q%191.67%
EPS Next Y-11.45%
EPS Next 2Y-8.2%
EPS Next 3Y-4.64%
EPS Next 5Y7.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.02%
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 1Y10.09%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-0.74%
EBIT Next Year101.03%
EBIT Next 3Y27.48%
EBIT Next 5Y19.45%
FCF growth 1Y-14.24%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y6.54%
OCF growth 1Y-6.48%
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 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 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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 95.3%.