Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. HST NASDAQ

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) has shown moderate revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $4.9B to $6.1B (average +7.6%/yr). Net income reached $765M, reflecting solid earnings growth at +6.9%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 12.5%, which is moderate. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 2.6% (low), with a -57pp trend over the period. With a $14B market cap and MOAT composite score of 30/100, the company has a low competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (65/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 33-year history, the company was profitable in 22 of 33 years — a mixed long-term record
• INCOME (55/100, Partial) — the company is profitable but margin is below 15%
• MOAT (30/100, Fail) — limited competitive moat based on margins and scale

Overall SharesGrow Score: 57/100 with 2/7 criteria passed.