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

NASDAQ:HST • US44107P1049

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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.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.86%, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HST has a better Return On Equity (11.67%) than 89.43% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HST (5.41%) is better than 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 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

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.51%, HST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HST has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 13.59%, HST is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • HST's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 98.69%, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.37% of the companies in the same industry.
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HST 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.
  • 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

  • HST has an Altman-Z score of 1.83. This is not the best score and indicates that HST is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.83, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.50% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.86, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating 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 1.83
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC7.42%
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.
  • The Current ratio of HST (1.19) is better 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.19, HST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.04% of the companies in the same industry.
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

  • 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 Year0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y0.97%
Revenue Next 3Y2.15%
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.76, which indicates a correct valuation of HST.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.79, HST is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.54 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 92.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • HST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.76
Fwd PE 19.54
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.
  • 83.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HST, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.15
EV/EBITDA 10.61
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

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.28%, HST is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • HST's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 7.30.
  • HST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

  • 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 (3/18/2026, 8:13:46 PM)

After market: 19.07 0 (0%)

19.07

+0.27 (+1.44%)

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 Cap13.12B
Revenue(TTM)6.11B
Net Income(TTM)765.00M
Analysts77.5
Price Target21.1 (10.64%)
Short Float %3.66%
Short Ratio2.81
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 15.76
Fwd PE 19.54
P/S 2.15
P/FCF 15.15
P/OCF 8.69
P/B 2
P/tB 2
EV/EBITDA 10.61
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY6.35%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY5.12%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY6.6%
OCF(TTM)2.2
OCFY11.51%
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 1.83
F-Score9
WACC7.42%
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.