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 | $193.00 | $25.06 |
| Market cap | $69.04B | $17.39B |
| P/E ratio | 51.3 | 17.0 |
| ROE | 5.69% | 14.87% |
| Profit margin | 21.82% | 16.37% |
| Revenue growth | 16.70% | 2.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.53% | 3.19% |
| Beta | 1.05 | 1.13 |
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 4.0× the market cap of HST.
- HST is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.0 vs 51.3).
- HST earns a higher return on equity (15% vs 6%).
- DLR is growing revenue faster (17% vs 3%).
- HST has the higher dividend yield (3.19% vs 2.53%).
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.