Is Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 42.1% / 30% | 5.7% / 30% | 1.1% / 30% | 0.52% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 42.1% / 33% | 5.7% / 33% | 1.1% / 33% | 0.52% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 43.2% / 33% | 5.9% / 33% | 1.2% / 33% | 0.52% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 42.1% / 33% | 5.7% / 33% | 1.1% / 33% | 0.52% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 43.2% / 33% | 5.9% / 33% | 1.2% / 50% | 0.52% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 28.8% | |
| Operating Margin | 12.1% | |
| Net Margin | 12.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.5B |
| Free Cash Flow | $866M |
| Total Debt | $5.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 83.8 |
| Current Ratio | 2.4 |
| Total Assets | $13.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $19.42 |
| 50-Day MA | $19.24 |
| 200-Day MA | $17.48 |
| Avg Volume | 8.5M |
| Beta | 1.2 |
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52-Week Range
$12.22
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About Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., herein referred to as we, Host Inc., or the Company, is a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust that owns hotel property. We conduct our operations as an umbrella partnership, REIT, through an operating partnership, Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P., of which we are the sole general partner. When distinguishing between Host Inc. and Host LP, the primary difference is approximately 1% of the partnership interests in Host LP held by outside partners as of December 31, 2025, which are non-controlling interests in Host LP in our consolidated balance sheets and are included in net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is incorporated in 1927 in Maryland, USA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Host Hotels & Resorts is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Host Hotels & Resorts's debt ratio?
Host Hotels & Resorts's debt ratio is 42.1% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 43.2%.
What are Host Hotels & Resorts's key financial metrics?
Host Hotels & Resorts has a market capitalization of $13.1B, trailing P/E ratio of 17.1, and revenue of $6.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 28.8% and a net margin of 12.5%. Return on equity stands at 11.5%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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