Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

HST: Is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Halal?

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

NASDAQReal EstateUS

$24.58

-0.97%

Market Cap: 16.8B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Jul 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

71Score

Is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 71/100 (Grade: B+).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

5.5% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own HST

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

Purify 4.5% of your income from HST

That is about $4.50 of every $100 you earn from it. Donate this share to charity.

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About Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a distinguished member of the S&P 500 index, stands as the world's foremost lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) and a leading proprietor of luxury and upper-upscale hotel properties. The company boasts an extensive portfolio comprising roughly 46,100 rooms distributed among 74 locations across the United States and five international sites. Beyond these owned assets, it also holds non-controlling stakes in seven joint ventures—six domestically and one internationally. The firm's operational approach is characterized by a stringent capital allocation methodology and robust asset management tactics. It collaborates with a broad array of esteemed hospitality brands, including Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Sheraton, W, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Hyatt, Fairmont, Hilton, Swissôtel, ibis, and Novotel, in addition to various independent hotel labels.

Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Hotel & Motel

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 16, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)
4.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

  • REIT - Hotel & Motel: estimated 4.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)

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Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Not Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of B+ (Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. get a B+ compliance rating?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 5.5% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 2.6% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 0.50% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jul 16, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.