Host Hotels & ResortsLTS:0J66 +0.77%77 Net Margin % is 30.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 12.71. GuruFocus rates LTS:0J66 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 933 REITs companies, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks worse than 71.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Host Hotels & Resorts's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0J66'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.19 Med: 12.71 Max: 19.68
Current: 16.4
LTS:0J66's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 71.92% of 933
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 45.13
vs LTS:0J66: 16.40
Host Hotels & Resorts (LTS:0J66) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Host Hotels & Resorts Net Margin % Related Terms
Host Hotels & Resorts Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Host Hotels & Resorts's Net Margin % 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.
LTS:0J66 vs RHP, APLE, PK: Net Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Host Hotels & Resorts's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Host Hotels & Resorts's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Host Hotels & Resorts's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (LTS:0J66) has a Net Margin % of 30.03% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. This is 136% above median its historical median of 12.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #671 out of 933 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Host Hotels & Resorts' Net Margin % too high?
Host Hotels & Resorts' current Net Margin % of 30.03% is 136% above median its 10-year median of 12.71. The REITs industry median Net Margin % is 45.13. Host Hotels & Resorts' value of 30.03% is 33.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #671 out of 933 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Host Hotels & Resorts has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Host Hotels & Resorts' Net Margin % compare to RHP and APLE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #671 out of 933 companies for Net Margin %. This places Host Hotels & Resorts in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 45.13. Host Hotels & Resorts' value of 30.03% is 33.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.71 vs. the industry median of 45.13, 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 Net Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Net Margin % among REITs companies is 45.13, based on 933 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Host Hotels & Resorts's current Net Margin % of 30.03% is 33.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Net Margin % is 45.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Host Hotels & Resorts's current Net Margin % is 30.03%, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 12.71. 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 (LTS:0J66) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.76, compared to a current price of $24.88 — trading 25.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 30.03%, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 12.71 and 33.5% below the REITs industry median of 45.13. Host Hotels & Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Host Hotels & Resorts (LTS:0J66), the current Net Margin % is 30.03% 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 (LTS:0J66) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Host Hotels & Resorts stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.88 is trading 25.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.76.
GuruFocus considers Host Hotels & Resorts to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0J66:
Net Margin %: 30.03% (136% above median its 10-year median of 12.71)
GF Value™: $19.76 vs. price of $24.88 (25.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.5% below the REITs median (#671 of 933)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0J66 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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