Host Hotels & ResortsHST 79 EV-to-FCF is 21.71 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 19.25. GuruFocus rates HST with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 REITs companies, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks better than 52.71% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Host Hotels & Resorts's Enterprise Value is $20,121 Mil.
Host Hotels & Resorts's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $927 Mil. Therefore, Host Hotels & Resorts's EV-to-FCF for today is 21.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Host Hotels & Resorts's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HST'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1725.27 Med: 19.25 Max: 133.91
Current: 21.71
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Host Hotels & Resorts was 133.91. The lowest was -1725.27. And the median was 19.25.
HST's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 52.71% of 738
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 23.01
vs HST: 21.71
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Host Hotels & Resorts's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Host Hotels & Resorts's share price for today is $23.35.
Host Hotels & Resorts's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.470.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Host Hotels & Resorts's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Host Hotels & Resorts EV-to-FCF vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Host Hotels & Resorts's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Host Hotels & Resorts's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Host Hotels & Resorts's current Enterprise Value is $20,121 Mil.
Host Hotels & Resorts's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $927 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) has a EV-to-FCF of 21.71 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 19.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #349 out of 738 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Host Hotels & Resorts' EV-to-FCF too high?
Host Hotels & Resorts' current EV-to-FCF of 21.71 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 19.25. The REITs industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.01. Host Hotels & Resorts' value of 21.71 is 5.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #349 out of 738 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Host Hotels & Resorts has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Host Hotels & Resorts' EV-to-FCF compare to RHP and APLE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #349 out of 738 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Host Hotels & Resorts in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.01. Host Hotels & Resorts' value of 21.71 is 5.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.25 vs. the industry median of 23.01, Host Hotels & Resorts has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-FCF among REITs companies is 23.01, based on 738 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Host Hotels & Resorts's current EV-to-FCF of 21.71 is 5.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Host Hotels & Resorts's current EV-to-FCF is 21.71, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 19.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Host Hotels & Resorts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.86, compared to a current price of $23.35 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 21.71, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 19.25 and 5.6% below the REITs industry median of 23.01. Host Hotels & Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Host Hotels & Resorts (HST), the current EV-to-FCF is 21.71 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Host Hotels & Resorts stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.35 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.86.
GuruFocus considers Host Hotels & Resorts to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HST:
EV-to-FCF: 21.71 (13% above median its 10-year median of 19.25)
GF Value™: $19.86 vs. price of $23.35 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.6% below the REITs median (#349 of 738)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Host Hotels & Resorts owns 78 predominantly urban and resort upper-upscale and luxury hotel properties representing over 42,000 rooms, mainly in the United States. Host sold off the company's interests in a joint venture owning a portfolio of hotels throughout Europe and also sold other joint ventures that owned properties in Asia and the United States. The majority of Host's portfolio operates under the Marriott and Starwood brands.
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