PEG Ratio

The PEG ratio (price-to-earnings divided by earnings growth rate) of 0.14x means the stock trades at a very low price relative to its expected earnings growth — typically a sign of potential undervaluation.

This ratio sits well below the sector median of 0.92x and places HST in the 12th percentile among its peers, indicating it is cheaper on a growth-adjusted basis than most competitors. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the PEG rose 180.0% from 0.05x to 0.14x, showing a sharp increase in the metric. While the low absolute level suggests a possible opportunity, the rapid upward trend implies that either the stock price has risen faster than earnings growth expectations have improved, or growth forecasts have been cut — both scenarios reduce the margin of safety. This combination of a low but quickly rising PEG does not clearly signal a strong buy or sell, aligning with the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the cheap valuation is being offset by deteriorating momentum in the ratio.

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