WELL vs HST
By Alex · Tickerpine
Welltower Inc. vs Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | WELL | HST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $244.46 | $25.50 |
| Market cap | $179.34B | $17.71B |
| P/E ratio | 103.6 | 18.9 |
| ROE | 3.92% | 14.21% |
| Profit margin | 12.08% | 14.97% |
| Revenue growth | 38.40% | 1.40% |
| Dividend yield | 1.39% | 3.14% |
| Beta | 0.79 | 1.11 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
WELL vs HST in plain English
- WELL is the bigger company — about 10.1× the market cap of HST.
- HST is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.9 vs 103.6).
- HST earns a higher return on equity (14% vs 4%).
- WELL is growing revenue faster (38% vs 1%).
- HST has the higher dividend yield (3.14% vs 1.39%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
WELL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Welltower 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.