Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 12, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/HST
Business activity
Its main business is permissible, with some incidental non-compliant revenue.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding HST
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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HST: Is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Halal?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
$23.97
Market Cap: 16.4B
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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
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 32.6% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.
- •Sells alcoholic beverages at its venues; their share of revenue is not disclosed
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Source: the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 2025-12-31, which names this revenue without a figure. View its filings on SEC EDGAR
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halalnow
since Sep 2026
Doubtful
until the change above
Halal
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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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.