Host Hotels & ResortsMEX:HST 79 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 165% above its 10-year median of 5.69. GuruFocus rates MEX:HST with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN262.58. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 939 REITs companies, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks better than 79.55% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Host Hotels & Resorts's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN35,633 Mil. Host Hotels & Resorts's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN236,079 Mil. Therefore, Host Hotels & Resorts's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Host Hotels & Resorts's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HST'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.81 Med: 5.69 Max: 9.14
Current: 7.76
During the past 13 years, Host Hotels & Resorts's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.14%. The lowest was -5.81%. And the median was 5.69%.
MEX:HST's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 79.55% of 939
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs MEX:HST: 7.76
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Host Hotels & Resorts Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Host Hotels & Resorts Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Host Hotels & Resorts's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Host Hotels & Resorts's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Host Hotels & Resorts's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Host Hotels & Resorts's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.09% mean?
Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.09% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. This is 165% above median its historical median of 5.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #192 out of 939 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Host Hotels & Resorts' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Host Hotels & Resorts' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.09% is 165% above median its 10-year median of 5.69. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Host Hotels & Resorts' value of 15.09% is 365.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #192 out of 939 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to RHP and APLE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Host Hotels & Resorts ranks #192 out of 939 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Host Hotels & Resorts in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Host Hotels & Resorts' value of 15.09% is 365.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.69 vs. the industry median of 3.24, Host Hotels & Resorts has consistently been above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among REITs companies is 3.24, based on 939 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Host Hotels & Resorts's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.09% is 365.7% above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Host Hotels & Resorts's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.09%, which is 165% above median its own 10-year median of 5.69. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.09%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN262.58, compared to a current price of MXN306.34 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.09%, which is 165% above median its 10-year median of 5.69 and 365.7% above the REITs industry median of 3.24. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Host Hotels & Resorts (MEX:HST), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.09% 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 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN262.58.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HST:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 15.09% (165% above median its 10-year median of 5.69)
GF Value™: MXN262.58 vs. price of MXN306.34 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 365.7% above the REITs median (#192 of 939)
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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