Debt-to-Equity Ratio

The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company relies on borrowed funds compared to shareholder equity; HST’s current ratio of 0.74x means it uses $0.74 in debt for every $1 of equity, indicating moderate leverage.

This sits close to the sector median of 0.73x, placing HST at the 51st percentile among peers—essentially in the middle of the pack. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, though the quarter-over-quarter change of -10.8% (from 0.83x to 0.74x) shows a recent reduction in debt relative to equity; year-over-year data is not available. A stable, near-median leverage level paired with a declining trend suggests that the company is managing its debt conservatively, reducing risk relative to its own recent history. This combination implies a modest opportunity for risk-averse investors, as the firm is not aggressively levered, but also no unusual upside from a debt reduction catalyst. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict—HST’s debt-to-equity is unremarkable against peers and its trend shows no extreme shift, aligning with a balanced assessment.

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