HSTNEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

14.9%

Updated 272h ago

Sector Performance

53th percentile

HST

14.9%

Sector Median

13.8%

Sector Avg

31.4%

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company generates profit from the money shareholders have invested — a 14.9% ROE means that for every dollar of shareholder equity, HST earned roughly 14.9 cents in the reporting period.

That figure sits just above the sector median of 13.9%, placing HST at the 53rd percentile among its sector peers, so it performs slightly better than the typical peer but is not a standout. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, and only the current period's value of 14.9% is provided. Because the level is marginally above the median with no trend to confirm improvement or deterioration, the metric offers neither a clear opportunity signal nor an elevated risk. This static, near-median ROE aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it neither strongly supports an upgrade to bullish nor contradicts the neutral stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about HST?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are HST's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: MRNA (-36.6%), FICO (-37.3%), XRAY (-37.7%), VRSN (-38.3%), MSCI (-45.3%).

The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.