AMT vs HST
By Alex · Tickerpine
American Tower Corporation vs Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | AMT | HST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $191.64 | $25.50 |
| Market cap | $88.88B | $17.71B |
| P/E ratio | 27.0 | 18.9 |
| ROE | 32.96% | 14.21% |
| Profit margin | 30.10% | 14.97% |
| Revenue growth | 2.50% | 1.40% |
| Dividend yield | 3.74% | 3.14% |
| Beta | 0.84 | 1.11 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
AMT vs HST in plain English
- AMT is the bigger company — about 5.0× the market cap of HST.
- HST is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.9 vs 27.0).
- AMT earns a higher return on equity (33% vs 14%).
- AMT is growing revenue faster (2% vs 1%).
- AMT has the higher dividend yield (3.74% vs 3.14%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
AMT return calculator
See what $1,000 in American Tower Corporation would be worth today.
HST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.