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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC (HST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:HST - US44107P1049 - REIT

16.05 USD
-0.08 (-0.5%)
Last: 11/4/2025, 8:00:02 PM
16.18 USD
+0.13 (+0.81%)
After Hours: 11/4/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HST 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HST was profitable.
HST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HST reported negative net income in multiple 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 95.28% of the companies in the same industry.
HST has a Return On Equity of 9.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HST outperforms 88.98% of its industry peers.
HST has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.33%) than 93.70% 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 3.07%.
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

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.
HST has a worse Operating Margin (13.80%) 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

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.
HST has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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

HST has an Altman-Z score of 1.66. This is a bad value and indicates that HST is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
HST has a better Altman-Z score (1.66) than 92.13% 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 95.28% 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 1.66
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.04%
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 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.
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

HST shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.15%.
HST shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.56% yearly.
Looking at the last year, HST shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.28% in the last year.
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

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-12.52%
EPS Next 2Y-8.54%
EPS Next 3Y-3.9%
EPS Next 5Y7.85%
Revenue Next Year6.35%
Revenue Next 2Y3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y3.31%
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.07, the valuation of HST can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaper than 86.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.03, HST is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.38, the valuation of HST can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HST is valued cheaper than 94.49% of the companies in the same industry.
HST is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.07
Fwd PE 19.38
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HST is valued cheaper than 84.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.67
EV/EBITDA 9.61
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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as HST's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.54%
EPS Next 3Y-3.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.98%, which is a nice return.
HST's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.33.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, HST pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.98%

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
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-8.54%
EPS Next 3Y-3.9%
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 (11/4/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 16.18 +0.13 (+0.81%)

16.05

-0.08 (-0.5%)

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 Owners107.84%
Inst Owner Change0.13%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap11.04B
Revenue(TTM)5.93B
Net Income(TTM)659.00M
Analysts78.18
Price Target18.93 (17.94%)
Short Float %5.96%
Short Ratio5.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.98%
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 17.07
Fwd PE 19.38
P/S 1.86
P/FCF 13.67
P/OCF 7.72
P/B 1.66
P/tB 1.66
EV/EBITDA 9.61
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY5.86%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY5.16%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY7.31%
OCF(TTM)2.08
OCFY12.95%
SpS8.62
BVpS9.65
TBVpS9.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.29
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 1.66
F-Score5
WACC7.04%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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-12.52%
EPS Next 2Y-8.54%
EPS Next 3Y-3.9%
EPS Next 5Y7.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.28%
Revenue growth 3Y25.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%8.19%
Revenue Next Year6.35%
Revenue Next 2Y3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y3.31%
Revenue Next 5Y3.4%
EBIT growth 1Y10.09%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-0.74%
EBIT Next Year101.03%
EBIT Next 3Y27.48%
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%

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 5 / 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 -12.52% 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%.