Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST) Beneish M-Score: -1.38 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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MEX:HST Host Hotels & Resorts Inc MEX:HST
52 GF Score
Price MXN434.85
GF Value MXN383.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Host Hotels & Resorts Beneish M-Score?

Host Hotels & Resorts MEX:HST 52 Beneish M-Score is -1.38 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:HST with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN383.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 REITs companies, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks worse than 87.31% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.38 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Host Hotels & Resorts's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:HST' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.86   Med: -2.84   Max: 17.11
Current: -1.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Host Hotels & Resorts was 17.11. The lowest was -3.86. And the median was -2.84.


Host Hotels & Resorts Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Host Hotels & Resorts's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score Chart

Host Hotels & Resorts Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.32 -0.49 -3.37 -3.08 -2.49

Host Hotels & Resorts Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.23 -2.27 -2.49 -1.83 -1.38

MEX:HST vs RHP, APLE, PK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Host Hotels & Resorts's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Host Hotels & Resorts's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Host Hotels & Resorts's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Host Hotels & Resorts Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Host Hotels & Resorts for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 2.6504+0.528 * 1.014+0.404 * 0.9401+0.892 * 0.9436+0.115 * 0.9278
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.013+4.679 * -0.075077-0.327 * 1.0506
=-1.41

* 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.

This Year (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was MXN3,909 Mil.
Revenue was 28616.36 + 29663.792 + 28863.137 + 24416.13 = MXN111,559 Mil.
Gross Profit was 15459.814 + 16283.528 + 14602.623 + 12400.679 = MXN58,747 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN40,709 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN231,252 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN177,962 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN14,135 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN2,244 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN30,414 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN81,086 Mil.
Net Income was 4135.413 + 8908.154 + 2430.77 + 2953.416 = MXN18,428 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 104.694 + 4562.273 + 36.011 + 2366.402 = MXN7,069 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 8776.847 + 6167.183 + 9777.095 + 3999.036 = MXN28,720 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN1,563 Mil.
Revenue was 29863.111 + 32610.371 + 29781.94 + 25971.506 = MXN118,227 Mil.
Gross Profit was 16249.6 + 17716.801 + 15912.899 + 13251.572 = MXN63,131 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN16,042 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN244,026 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN213,862 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN15,669 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN2,348 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN24,459 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN87,537 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(3908.576 / 111559.419) / (1562.824 / 118226.928)
=0.035036 / 0.013219
=2.6504

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(63130.872 / 118226.928) / (58746.644 / 111559.419)
=0.53398 / 0.526595
=1.014

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (40708.517 + 177962.351) / 231251.597) / (1 - (16042.478 + 213862.054) / 244026.432)
=0.054403 / 0.05787
=0.9401

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=111559.419 / 118226.928
=0.9436

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(15669.063 / (15669.063 + 213862.054)) / (14134.519 / (14134.519 + 177962.351))
=0.068266 / 0.07358
=0.9278

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(2244.464 / 111559.419) / (2347.997 / 118226.928)
=0.020119 / 0.01986
=1.013

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((81085.503 + 30413.607) / 231251.597) / ((87536.951 + 24459.131) / 244026.432)
=0.482155 / 0.458951
=1.0506

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(18427.753 - 7069.38 - 28720.161) / 231251.597
=-0.075077

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Host Hotels & Resorts has a M-score of -1.41 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.38 mean?
Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.38 as of Aug. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #647 out of 741 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Host Hotels & Resorts' Beneish M-Score too high?
Host Hotels & Resorts' current Beneish M-Score is -1.38. Based on the distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #647 out of 741 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Host Hotels & Resorts has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Host Hotels & Resorts' Beneish M-Score compare to RHP and APLE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #647 out of 741 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Host Hotels & Resorts in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a REITs company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the REITs industry context. However, Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. Host Hotels & Resorts's current Beneish M-Score is -1.38. 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 (MEX:HST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN383.95, compared to a current price of MXN434.85 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.38. Host Hotels & Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.38 as of Aug. 18, 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 MXN434.85 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN383.95. GuruFocus considers Host Hotels & Resorts to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HST:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.38
  • GF Value™: MXN383.95 vs. price of MXN434.85 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 4747 Bethesda Avenue, Suite 1300, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
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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