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Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Host Hotels & Resorts Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Host Hotels & Resorts Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Host Hotels & Resorts's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
* 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Host Hotels & Resorts Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.14
19.36
Host Hotels & Resorts Quarterly Data
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.47
17.14
20.23
21.22
20.92
19.36
15.26
MEX:HST vs RHP, APLE, PK: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Host Hotels & Resorts's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Host Hotels & Resorts's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Host Hotels & Resorts's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Host Hotels & Resorts Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.92 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #239 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Host Hotels & Resorts' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Host Hotels & Resorts' current Forward PE Ratio is 12.92. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.34. Host Hotels & Resorts' value of 12.92 is 20.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #239 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Host Hotels & Resorts has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Host Hotels & Resorts' Forward PE Ratio compare to RHP and APLE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #239 out of 461 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Host Hotels & Resorts in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.34. Host Hotels & Resorts' value of 12.92 is 20.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.34, based on 461 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Host Hotels & Resorts's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.92 is 20.9% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Host Hotels & Resorts's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.92. 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?
Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 12.92. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN263.72, compared to a current price of MXN306.34 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.92 and 20.9% below the REITs industry median of 16.34. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.92 as of Jul. 14, 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 (MEX:HST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Host Hotels & Resorts stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN306.34 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN263.72.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HST:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.92
GF Value™: MXN263.72 vs. price of MXN306.34 (16.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% below the REITs median (#239 of 461)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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