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HST Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

15.6%

Updated 273h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder investment, so HST’s 15.6% means it earns $0.156 per $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

57th percentile

HST

15.6%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

14.9%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder investment, so HST’s 15.6% means it earns $0.156 per $1 of equity.

This sits above the sector median of 13.5%, placing HST at the 57th percentile among its peers. The 8-quarter trend direction is N/A, and the year-over-year change is also N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +4.7%. The available history shows a small improvement from 14.9% to 15.6%, though the lack of longer trend data limits confidence. The combination of an above-median ROE with only a short positive QoQ move implies moderate performance without clear momentum. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as HST is better than average but not a top-tier performer, and the trend evidence is too thin to justify a stronger 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: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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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.