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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HST - US44107P1049 - REIT

17.21 USD
-0.08 (-0.46%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:00:01 PM
17.21 USD
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After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HST. HST was compared to 129 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.
HST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years HST reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
HST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 95.35% of the companies in the same industry.
HST has a better Return On Equity (9.93%) than 89.15% of its industry peers.
HST has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.33%) than 93.80% of its industry peers.
HST had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.17%. This is above the industry average of 3.06%.
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 Profit Margin of 11.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: HST outperforms 61.24% of its industry peers.
HST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.80%, HST is doing worse than 69.77% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HST has less shares outstanding
HST has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
HST has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
The Altman-Z score of HST (1.73) is better than 92.25% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HST (6.29) is better than 95.35% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HST has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.76) than 73.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 6.29
Altman-Z 1.73
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC7.19%
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 of 1.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HST outperforms 51.94% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that HST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.03, HST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.71% 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

HST shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.15%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.56% on average over the past years.
HST shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.28%.
HST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.77% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.85% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, HST will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.24%
EPS Next 2Y-9.85%
EPS Next 3Y-10.19%
EPS Next 5Y7.85%
Revenue Next Year6.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.93%
Revenue Next 3Y3.46%
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.31, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HST.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.08.
HST is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.39.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HST indicates a rather cheap valuation: HST is cheaper than 92.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.72, HST is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.31
Fwd PE 21.39
HST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100

4.2 Price Multiples

84.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HST, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HST is valued cheaper than 82.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.66
EV/EBITDA 10.07
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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as HST's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.19% in the coming years.
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

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.63%, HST is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HST's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.16.
HST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.63%

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.
HST's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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 (8/29/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

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17.21

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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)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners109.97%
Inst Owner Change-2.11%
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap11.83B
Analysts78.18
Price Target18.46 (7.26%)
Short Float %6.01%
Short Ratio4.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.63%
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.32%
DP95.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date06-30 2025-06-30 (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)1.85%
PT rev (3m)1.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)45.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-48.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.31
Fwd PE 21.39
P/S 2
P/FCF 14.66
P/OCF 8.28
P/B 1.78
P/tB 1.78
EV/EBITDA 10.07
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY5.46%
EPS(NY)0.8
Fwd EY4.68%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY6.82%
OCF(TTM)2.08
OCFY12.08%
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 1.73
F-Score5
WACC7.19%
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)-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 Year6.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.93%
Revenue Next 3Y3.46%
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%