18.395 USD
+0.05 (+0.3%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HST. HST was compared to 126 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
HST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.66%, HST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of HST (11.08%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.23%, HST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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 (5.23%) for HST is above the 3 year average (5.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.66% | ||
| ROE | 11.08% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% |
ROA(3y)5.52%
ROA(5y)2.15%
ROE(3y)10.38%
ROE(5y)3.87%
ROIC(3y)5.17%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of HST (12.43%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HST has a worse Operating Margin (13.60%) than 68.25% of its industry peers.
HST's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.43% | ||
| 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
2. Health
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, HST has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HST has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
HST has an Altman-Z score of 1.80. This is a bad value and indicates that HST is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
HST's Altman-Z score of 1.80 is amongst the best of the industry. HST outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HST is 7.57, which is on the high side as it means it would take HST, 7.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HST has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.57) than 96.03% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that HST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.76, HST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC7.23%
2.3 Liquidity
HST has a Current Ratio of 1.16. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 1.16, HST is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.73% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that HST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HST (1.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.94%.
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 been growing slightly by 6.45% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.77% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.94%
EPS 3Y114.72%
EPS 5Y-4.56%
EPS Q2Q%91.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y25.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.91%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.08% 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 3.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.33%
EPS Next 2Y-5.03%
EPS Next 3Y-2.45%
EPS Next 5Y7.08%
Revenue Next Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y3.31%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
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 accelerating.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.52, the valuation of HST can be described as rather expensive.
HST's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HST to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say HST is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.60, which indicates a rather expensive current 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 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HST to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say HST is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HST's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HST is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
HST's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.45% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)2.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.03%
EPS Next 3Y-2.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.39%, HST is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.86, HST is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, HST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HST has a limited annual growth rate of 4.32%.
HST has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
HST pays out 84.69% 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.
DP84.69%
EPS Next 2Y-5.03%
EPS Next 3Y-2.45%
NASDAQ:HST (1/13/2026, 12:18:07 PM)
18.395
+0.05 (+0.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners108.59%
Inst Owner Change0.5%
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner Change-0.7%
Market Cap12.65B
Revenue(TTM)5.94B
Net Income(TTM)738.00M
Analysts78.26
Price Target20.11 (9.32%)
Short Float %5.13%
Short Ratio4.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.32%
DP84.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)257.99%
Min EPS beat(2)46.68%
Max EPS beat(2)469.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)139.93%
Min EPS beat(4)17.25%
Max EPS beat(4)469.31%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)73.74%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)57.53%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)272.2%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.93%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.93%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.61%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.12%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.68%
PT rev (1m)0.6%
PT rev (3m)6.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.6 | ||
| P/S | 2.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 1.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY5.71%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY4.85%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY5.3%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY10.26%
SpS8.64
BVpS9.69
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)2.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.66% | ||
| ROE | 11.08% | ||
| ROCE | 6.61% | ||
| ROIC | 5.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.87% | ||
| OM | 13.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.43% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 11.3% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.83 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | 90.92% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
F-Score6
WACC7.23%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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)1.94%
EPS 3Y114.72%
EPS 5Y-4.56%
EPS Q2Q%91.67%
EPS Next Y7.33%
EPS Next 2Y-5.03%
EPS Next 3Y-2.45%
EPS Next 5Y7.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y25.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.91%
Revenue Next Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y3.31%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y8.31%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-0.74%
EBIT Next Year106.23%
EBIT Next 3Y28.23%
EBIT Next 5Y19.45%
FCF growth 1Y-23.31%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y6.54%
OCF growth 1Y-13.12%
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.
What is the valuation status of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) stock?
The financial health rating of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) is 5 / 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 grow by 7.33% in the next year.