Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Real Estate
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and is the largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. The Company currently owns 70 properties in the United States and five properties internationally totaling approximately 41,300 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling interests in seven domestic joint ventures. Guided by a disciplined approach to capital allocation and aggressive asset management, the Company partners with premium brands such as Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, W, The Luxury Collection, Hyatt, Fairmont, 1 Hotels, Hilton, Swissôtel, ibis and Novotel, as well as independent brands. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. was established in 1927 and was incorporated in Maryland.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 5.4% |
| Real Estate Sector Avg FCF Yield | 3.7% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $866M |
| Market Cap | $15.9B |
| P/E Ratio | 15.4x |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.'s FCF yield of 5.4% is above the Real Estate sector average (3.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.'s (HST) free cash flow yield?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.'s (HST) free cash flow yield is 5.4%. That is above the Real Estate sector average (3.7%).
Is HST's free cash flow yield good?
At 5.4%, HST's free cash flow yield is considered fair — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. generate?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. generated $866M in free cash flow, against a market cap of $15.9B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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