Host Hotels & ResortsMEX:HST 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates MEX:HST with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN260.68. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 714 REITs companies, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks better than 78.71% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Host Hotels & Resorts's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Host Hotels & Resorts's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts was 1.29. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.81.
MEX:HST's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: 0.99 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Host Hotels & Resorts was 8.83%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 4.28%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 34.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Host Hotels & Resorts was 151.90% per year. The lowest was -62.90% per year. And the median was 10.85% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Host Hotels & Resorts Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Host Hotels & Resorts Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Host Hotels & Resorts's Dividend Payout 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.
MEX:HST vs RHP, APLE, PK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Host Hotels & Resorts's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Host Hotels & Resorts's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Host Hotels & Resorts's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Host Hotels & Resorts Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Host Hotels & Resorts's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:HST) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, Host Hotels & Resorts' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #152 out of 714 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Host Hotels & Resorts' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Host Hotels & Resorts' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.29. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Host Hotels & Resorts' value of 0.28 is 71.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #152 out of 714 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to RHP and APLE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #152 out of 714 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Host Hotels & Resorts in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Host Hotels & Resorts' value of 0.28 is 71.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Host Hotels & Resorts' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 0.99, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 714 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Host Hotels & Resorts's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 71.7% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Host Hotels & Resorts's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 0.81. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN260.68, compared to a current price of MXN306.34 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 71.7% below the REITs industry median of 0.99. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 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 (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 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN260.68.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HST:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.28 (65% below median its 10-year median of 0.81)
GF Value™: MXN260.68 vs. price of MXN306.34 (17.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.7% below the REITs median (#152 of 714)
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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