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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:HST - US44107P1049 - REIT

17.17 USD
-0.25 (-1.44%)
Last: 9/22/2025, 8:30:33 PM
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After Hours: 9/22/2025, 8:30:33 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HST against 130 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

HST had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HST had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years HST reported negative net income over the last 5 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 95.38% 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 89.23% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.33%, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HST is above the industry average of 3.05%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.17%) for HST is below the current ROIC(5.33%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.12%, HST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HST has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.80%, HST is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HST has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.8%
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

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.
Compared to 5 years ago, HST has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for HST is higher compared to a year ago.
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 1.74, we must say that HST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HST has a better Altman-Z score (1.74) than 93.08% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HST is 6.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take HST, 6.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HST has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 95.38% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HST has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.76. This is in the better half of the industry: HST outperforms 73.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 6.29
Altman-Z 1.74
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC7.13%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that HST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HST has a Current ratio (1.03) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that HST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.03, HST is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.31% of the companies in the same industry.
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 for HST have decreased strongly by -12.15% in the last year.
HST shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.56% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 8.28% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, HST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.77% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.15%
EPS 3Y114.72%
EPS 5Y-4.56%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.28%
Revenue growth 3Y25.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%8.19%

3.2 Future

HST is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.85% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-11.24%
EPS Next 2Y-9.85%
EPS Next 3Y-10.19%
EPS Next 5Y7.85%
Revenue Next Year5.91%
Revenue Next 2Y3.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.4%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 1 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.27, HST is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaper than 87.69% of the companies in the same industry.
HST is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.34, HST is valued on the expensive side.
HST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HST to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.87), we can say HST is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.27
Fwd PE 21.34
HST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

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 83.85% 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 83.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.63
EV/EBITDA 10.16
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.
HST's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.19% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.85%
EPS Next 3Y-10.19%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.55%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.58, HST has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
HST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.55%

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 95.30% 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.
DP95.3%
EPS Next 2Y-9.85%
EPS Next 3Y-10.19%
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 (9/22/2025, 8:30:33 PM)

After market: 17.17 0 (0%)

17.17

-0.25 (-1.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners109.97%
Inst Owner Change-2.11%
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap11.81B
Analysts78.18
Price Target18.77 (9.32%)
Short Float %6.57%
Short Ratio4.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.55%
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)2.08%
PT rev (3m)4.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.27
Fwd PE 21.34
P/S 1.99
P/FCF 14.63
P/OCF 8.26
P/B 1.78
P/tB 1.78
EV/EBITDA 10.16
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY5.47%
EPS(NY)0.8
Fwd EY4.69%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY6.84%
OCF(TTM)2.08
OCFY12.1%
SpS8.62
BVpS9.65
TBVpS9.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 1.74
F-Score5
WACC7.13%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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)-12.15%
EPS 3Y114.72%
EPS 5Y-4.56%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
EPS Next Y-11.24%
EPS Next 2Y-9.85%
EPS Next 3Y-10.19%
EPS Next 5Y7.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.28%
Revenue growth 3Y25.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%8.19%
Revenue Next Year5.91%
Revenue Next 2Y3.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.4%
EBIT growth 1Y10.09%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-0.74%
EBIT Next Year96.65%
EBIT Next 3Y27.26%
EBIT Next 5Y20.16%
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%