(HST) Host Hotels & Resorts - Ratings and Ratios
Luxury Hotels, Upper Upscale Hotels, Hotel Properties
HST EPS (Earnings per Share)
HST Revenue
Description: HST Host Hotels & Resorts
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) is a leading lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) with a portfolio of 81 properties, including 76 in the United States and five internationally, totaling approximately 43,400 rooms. The companys diversified portfolio is affiliated with prominent hotel brands, enabling it to capitalize on the growing demand for luxury and upper-upscale accommodations.
From a financial perspective, HSTs market capitalization stands at $11.66 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.27 and a forward P/E of 19.23, indicating a relatively stable valuation. The companys return on equity (RoE) is 10.11%, suggesting a decent level of profitability. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor include revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rate (ADR), and occupancy rates, which are crucial in assessing the companys operational performance.
In terms of growth prospects, HSTs strategic focus on premium brands and disciplined capital allocation may enable the company to maintain its market share and capitalize on emerging trends in the hospitality industry. Additionally, the companys joint ventures and non-controlling interests in various properties provide exposure to new markets and potential opportunities for expansion. Key metrics to track include same-store sales growth, EBITDA margins, and the companys debt-to-equity ratio, which can impact its financial flexibility and ability to invest in new opportunities.
To further evaluate HSTs investment potential, it is essential to analyze the companys cash flow generation, dividend yield, and payout ratio, as well as its sensitivity to macroeconomic factors such as GDP growth, interest rates, and travel demand. By examining these factors, investors can gain a more comprehensive understanding of HSTs financial health and growth prospects.
HST Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 11,791m |
| Sub-Industry | Hotel & Resort REITs |
| IPO / Inception | 1983-04-06 |
HST Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 17.3% |
| Fundamental | 68.2% |
| Dividend Rating | 72.5% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -11.9% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.21 of 5 |
HST Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 5.40% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 9.40% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 35.10% |
| Payout Consistency | 66.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 95.7% |
HST Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 50.8% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -54.7% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 60% |
| CAGR 5y | 12.50% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.35 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.09 |
| Alpha | -9.62 |
| Beta | 0.852 |
| Volatility | 24.18% |
| Current Volume | 6765.3k |
| Average Volume 20d | 9060.8k |
| Stop Loss | 16.6 (-3.5%) |
| Signal | -1.05 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5
| Net Income (659.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 355.6m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.91pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -7.54% (prev 0.02%; Δ -7.56pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.11 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.43b > Net Income 659.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (4.59b) to EBITDA (1.72b) ratio: 2.67 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.66 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (693.9m) change vs 12m ago -1.70% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 56.15% (prev 39.93%; Δ 16.22pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 46.73% (prev 44.12%; Δ 2.61pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 4.01 (EBITDA TTM 1.72b / Interest Expense TTM 233.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.02
| (A) -0.03 = (Total Current Assets 852.0m - Total Current Liabilities 1.30b) / Total Assets 12.96b |
| (B) -0.05 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -585.0m / Total Assets 12.96b |
| (C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 935.0m / Avg Total Assets 12.68b |
| (D) -0.09 = Book Value of Equity -585.0m / Total Liabilities 6.18b |
| Total Rating: 0.02 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 68.17
| 1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 4.93% = 2.46 |
| 3. FCF Margin 13.62% = 3.40 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.76 = 2.22 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.95 = -1.70 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 1.08% = 1.35 |
| 7. RoE 9.91% = 0.83 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 78.20% = 3.91 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 11.04% = 1.38 |
| 10. EPS Trend 12.58% = 0.31 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 28.78% = 2.50 |
What is the price of HST shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.77%, over one month by +5.71%, over three months by +12.60% and over the past year by +3.02%.
Is Host Hotels & Resorts a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of HST is around 17.68 USD . This means that HST is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 2.73%.
Is HST a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 10
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 6
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the HST price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 18.3 | 6.4% |
| Analysts Target Price | 18.3 | 6.4% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 19.4 | 12.7% |
Last update: 2025-08-28 04:41
HST Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 490.0m USD (Cash only, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 18.0106
P/E Forward = 21.692
P/S = 1.9856
P/B = 1.7536
P/EG = 2.223
Beta = 1.355
Revenue TTM = 5.93b USD
EBIT TTM = 935.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.72b USD
Long Term Debt = 4.08b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 994.0m USD (from shortLongTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 5.08b USD (Calculated: Short Term 994.0m + Long Term 4.08b)
Net Debt = 4.59b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 16.38b USD (11.79b + Debt 5.08b - CCE 490.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.01 (Ebit TTM 935.0m / Interest Expense TTM 233.0m)
FCF Yield = 4.93% (FCF TTM 807.0m / Enterprise Value 16.38b)
FCF Margin = 13.62% (FCF TTM 807.0m / Revenue TTM 5.93b)
Net Margin = 11.12% (Net Income TTM 659.0m / Revenue TTM 5.93b)
Gross Margin = 56.15% ((Revenue TTM 5.93b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.60b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -28.00 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 16.38b / Book Value Of Equity -585.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.14% (Interest Expense 58.0m / Debt 5.08b)
Taxrate = 1.94% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 14.0m / 721.0m)
NOPAT = 916.8m (EBIT 935.0m * (1 - 1.94%))
Current Ratio = 0.66 (Total Current Assets 852.0m / Total Current Liabilities 1.30b)
Debt / Equity = 0.76 (Debt 5.08b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 6.64b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.95 (Net Debt 4.59b / EBITDA 1.72b)
Debt / FCF = 6.29 (Debt 5.08b / FCF TTM 807.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 6.65b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 5.08% (Net Income 659.0m, Total Assets 12.96b )
RoE = 9.91% (Net Income TTM 659.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 6.65b)
RoCE = 8.71% (Ebit 935.0m / (Equity 6.65b + L.T.Debt 4.08b))
RoIC = 7.81% (NOPAT 916.8m / Invested Capital 11.73b)
WACC = 6.73% (E(11.79b)/V(16.87b) * Re(9.15%)) + (D(5.08b)/V(16.87b) * Rd(1.14%) * (1-Tc(0.02)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -90.0 | Cagr: -0.78%
Discount Rate = 9.15% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 73.69% ; FCFE base≈838.6m ; Y1≈807.0m ; Y5≈793.0m
Fair Price DCF = 16.92 (DCF Value 11.63b / Shares Outstanding 687.5m; 5y FCF grow -5.06% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 78.20 | Revenue CAGR: 11.04%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 3.07
EPS Correlation: 12.58 | EPS CAGR: 28.78%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -4.78
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