DLR vs HST
By Alex · Tickerpine
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. vs Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | DLR | HST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $197.06 | $22.80 |
| Market cap | $74.23B | $15.84B |
| P/E ratio | 243.3 | 15.0 |
| ROE | 2.91% | 15.56% |
| Profit margin | 11.82% | 16.47% |
| Revenue growth | 29.90% | 3.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.56% | 3.59% |
| Beta | 1.04 | 1.12 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
DLR vs HST in plain English
- DLR is the bigger company — about 4.7× the market cap of HST.
- HST is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.0 vs 243.3).
- HST earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 3%).
- DLR is growing revenue faster (30% vs 4%).
- HST has the higher dividend yield (3.59% vs 2.56%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
DLR return calculator
See what $1,000 in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 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.