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 | $179.99 | $25.50 |
| Market cap | $69.29B | $17.71B |
| P/E ratio | 75.9 | 18.9 |
| ROE | 3.34% | 14.21% |
| Profit margin | 13.09% | 14.97% |
| Revenue growth | 20.70% | 1.40% |
| Dividend yield | 2.71% | 3.14% |
| Beta | 1.00 | 1.11 |
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 3.9× the market cap of HST.
- HST is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.9 vs 75.9).
- HST earns a higher return on equity (14% vs 3%).
- DLR is growing revenue faster (21% vs 1%).
- HST has the higher dividend yield (3.14% vs 2.71%).
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.