(HST) Host Hotels & Resorts - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US44107P1049

Luxury Hotels, Upper Upscale Hotels, Hotel Properties

HST EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of HST over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09": -0.44, "2020-12": -0.09, "2021-03": -0.22, "2021-06": -0.09, "2021-09": -0.04, "2021-12": 0.45, "2022-03": 0.16, "2022-06": 0.36, "2022-09": 0.16, "2022-12": 0.2, "2023-03": 0.4, "2023-06": 0.29, "2023-09": 0.16, "2023-12": 0.19, "2024-03": 0.38, "2024-06": 0.34, "2024-09": 0.12, "2024-12": 0.15, "2025-03": 0.35, "2025-06": 0.32, "2025-09": 0,

HST Revenue

Revenue of HST over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09: 198, 2020-12: 267, 2021-03: 399, 2021-06: 649, 2021-09: 844, 2021-12: 998, 2022-03: 1074, 2022-06: 1381, 2022-09: 1189, 2022-12: 1263, 2023-03: 1381, 2023-06: 1393, 2023-09: 1214, 2023-12: 1323, 2024-03: 1471, 2024-06: 1466, 2024-09: 1319, 2024-12: 1428, 2025-03: 1594, 2025-06: 1586, 2025-09: null,

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 11,018m
Sub-Industry Hotel & Resort REITs
IPO / Inception 1983-04-06

HST Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 13.8%
Fundamental 62.4%
Dividend Rating 74.3%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -17.4%
Analyst Rating 4.21 of 5

HST Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 5.53%
Yield on Cost 5y 10.01%
Annual Growth 5y 45.65%
Payout Consistency 68.2%
Payout Ratio 95.7%

HST Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 47.5%
Growth Correlation 12m -15.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 58.5%
CAGR 5y 2.28%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) 0.06
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) 0.18
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.65
Alpha -24.43
Beta 1.379
Volatility 23.03%
Current Volume 4772.4k
Average Volume 20d 6232.2k
Stop Loss 15.7 (-3.6%)
Signal -0.14

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 (5.15b) to EBITDA (1.72b) ratio: 3.00 <= 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'' 0.01

(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) -0.11 = Book Value of Equity -652.0m / Total Liabilities 6.18b
Total Rating: 0.01 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 62.36

1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50
2. FCF Yield 4.99% = 2.50
3. FCF Margin 13.62% = 3.40
4. Debt/Equity 0.85 = 2.15
5. Debt/Ebitda 3.00 = -1.76
6. ROIC - WACC (= -0.54)% = -0.67
7. RoE 9.91% = 0.83
8. Rev. Trend 78.20% = 5.87
9. EPS Trend -29.01% = -1.45

What is the price of HST shares?

As of October 20, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 16.28 with a total of 4,772,449 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.91%, over one month by -6.00%, over three months by +2.55% and over the past year by -4.61%.

Is Host Hotels & Resorts a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Host Hotels & Resorts is currently (October 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 62.36 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of HST is around 16.03 USD . This means that HST is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.54%.

Is HST a buy, sell or hold?

Host Hotels & Resorts has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.21. Therefore, it is recommended to buy HST.
  • 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 18.6 14.5%
Analysts Target Price 18.6 14.5%
ValueRay Target Price 17.7 9%

Last update: 2025-10-13 02:02

HST Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 11.02b (11.02b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 16.8298
P/E Forward = 19.0114
P/S = 1.8554
P/B = 1.7722
P/EG = 2.223
Beta = 1.379
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 shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 5.64b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 5.15b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 16.17b USD (11.02b + Debt 5.64b - CCE 490.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.01 (Ebit TTM 935.0m / Interest Expense TTM 233.0m)
FCF Yield = 4.99% (FCF TTM 807.0m / Enterprise Value 16.17b)
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)
Gross Margin QoQ = 54.41% (prev 54.33%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.25 (Enterprise Value 16.17b / Total Assets 12.96b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.03% (Interest Expense 58.0m / Debt 5.64b)
Taxrate = 10.71% (27.0m / 252.0m)
NOPAT = 834.8m (EBIT 935.0m * (1 - 10.71%))
Current Ratio = 0.66 (Total Current Assets 852.0m / Total Current Liabilities 1.30b)
Debt / Equity = 0.85 (Debt 5.64b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 6.64b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.00 (Net Debt 5.15b / EBITDA 1.72b)
Debt / FCF = 6.39 (Net Debt 5.15b / FCF TTM 807.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 6.65b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
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 / Capital Employed (Equity 6.65b + L.T.Debt 4.08b))
RoIC = 7.11% (NOPAT 834.8m / Invested Capital 11.73b)
WACC = 7.65% (E(11.02b)/V(16.66b) * Re(11.10%) + D(5.64b)/V(16.66b) * Rd(1.03%) * (1-Tc(0.11)))
Discount Rate = 11.10% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -0.97%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 67.16% ; FCFE base≈838.6m ; Y1≈807.0m ; Y5≈793.0m
Fair Price DCF = 12.90 (DCF Value 8.87b / Shares Outstanding 687.5m; 5y FCF grow -5.06% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -29.01 | EPS CAGR: -55.31% | SUE: -0.85 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 78.20 | Revenue CAGR: 11.04% | SUE: 0.42 | # QB: 0

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