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Host Hotels & Resorts's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $903 Mil. Host Hotels & Resorts's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,253 Mil.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Host Hotels & Resorts had a gross margin of 54.89% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Host Hotels & Resorts Gross Profit Related Terms
Host Hotels & Resorts Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Host Hotels & Resorts's Gross Profit 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.
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Host Hotels & Resorts's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Host Hotels & Resorts's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Host Hotels & Resorts's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $3,253 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) has a Gross Profit of $3,253 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors.
Is Host Hotels & Resorts' Gross Profit too high?
Host Hotels & Resorts' current Gross Profit is $3,253 Mil. 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' Gross Profit compare to RHP and APLE?
Host Hotels & Resorts' Gross Profit of $3,253 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a REITs company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the REITs industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. Host Hotels & Resorts's current Gross Profit is $3,253 Mil. 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 $19.87, compared to a current price of $25.09 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $3,253 Mil. Host Hotels & Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Host Hotels & Resorts (HST), the current Gross Profit is $3,253 Mil as of Mar. 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 $25.09 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.87.
GuruFocus considers Host Hotels & Resorts to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HST:
Gross Profit: $3,253 Mil
GF Value™: $19.87 vs. price of $25.09 (26.3% above fair value)
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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