Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) — Stock Score Summary

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 100/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (79/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Host Hotels & Resorts operates in an asset-heavy sector (REIT) highly sensitive to interest rates and discretionary consumer spending. The current macro environment of rising rates and potential consumer squeeze due to high energy prices presents a strong headwind rather than an asymmetric opportunity.

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is the largest lodging real estate investment trust (REIT), owning a premier portfolio of luxury and upper-upscale hotels operated under leading global brands like Marriott and Hyatt. Its competitive advantage lies in its diversified, high-quality asset base across prime locations and its disciplined capital allocation strategy focused on driving asset value and shareholder returns.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$22.38
Market Cap$15.5B
P/E (TTM)14.82
P/E (Forward)21.79
Price/Book2.19
Return on Equity14.9%
Return on Invested Capital9.1%
Debt/Equity80.48
Gross Margin29.0%
Operating Margin19.2%
Revenue Growth2.8%
Dividend Yield3.7%
Free Cash Flow$1.2B

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. operates in the REIT - Hotel & Motel industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.’s (HST) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) is 100/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (50), and Momentum (79) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. have an economic moat?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 100/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. in?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Hotel & Motel industry (United States).
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