ESS vs. HST

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

ESS (Essex Property Trust, Inc.) and HST (Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.) are both stocks. Both are in the Real Estate sector — ESS in REIT - Residential, HST in REIT - Hotel & Motel. Over the past 10 years, ESS returned 6.49%/yr vs 8.96%/yr for HST. At a 0.45 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

ESS vs. HST - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) and Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ESS achieves a 10.01% return, which is significantly lower than HST's 39.32% return. Over the past 10 years, ESS has underperformed HST with an annualized return of 6.49%, while HST has yielded a comparatively higher 8.96% annualized return.

ESS

• 1D: -1.20%
• 1M: 7.00%
• YTD: 10.01%
• 6M: 14.13%
• 1Y: 5.10%
• 3Y*: 10.51%
• 5Y*: 1.70%
• 10Y*: 6.49%

HST

• 1D: -0.73%
• 1M: 9.74%
• YTD: 39.32%
• 6M: 47.27%
• 1Y: 63.72%
• 3Y*: 17.41%
• 5Y*: 10.91%
• 10Y*: 8.96%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

ESS vs. HST - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
ESS Essex Property Trust, Inc.	10.01%	-4.98%	18.36%	21.97%	-37.76%	52.40%	-18.09%	25.92%	4.83%	6.82%
HST Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.	39.32%	7.21%	-5.48%	27.61%	-4.62%	18.87%	-19.71%	16.65%	-12.15%	10.22%

Correlation

The correlation between ESS and HST is 0.37, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.37
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.43
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.42
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.41
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 8, 1994	0.45

Fundamentals

EPS ESS : $9.59 HST : $1.94
PE Ratio ESS : 29.41 HST : 12.58
PS Ratio ESS : 7.14 HST : 2.06
Total Revenue (TTM) ESS : $1.91B HST : $6.17B
Gross Profit (TTM) ESS : $1.32B HST : $1.56B
EBITDA (TTM) ESS : $1.44B HST : $1.95B

Return for Risk

ESS vs. HST — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

ESS

ESS Risk / Return Rank: 47
ESS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 51
ESS Sortino Ratio Rank: 43
ESS Omega Ratio Rank: 42
ESS Calmar Ratio Rank: 50
ESS Martin Ratio Rank: 48

HST

HST Risk / Return Rank: 93
HST Sharpe Ratio Rank: 94
HST Sortino Ratio Rank: 94
HST Omega Ratio Rank: 90
HST Calmar Ratio Rank: 95
HST Martin Ratio Rank: 95

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

ESS vs. HST - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) and Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	ESS	HST	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.25	2.64	-2.39
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.46	3.65	-3.18
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.06	1.42	-0.36
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.31	6.75	-6.44
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	0.52	17.62	-17.10
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

ESS vs. HST - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ESS Sharpe Ratio is 0.25, which is lower than the HST Sharpe Ratio of 2.64. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ESS and HST, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	ESS	HST	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.25	2.64	-2.39
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.07	0.36	-0.29
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.25	0.26	-0.01
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.50	0.12	+0.39

Drawdowns

ESS vs. HST - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ESS drawdown since its inception was -62.67%, smaller than the maximum HST drawdown of -95.26%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ESS and HST.

Drawdown Indicators

	ESS	HST	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-62.67%	-95.26%	+32.59%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-16.49%	-9.48%	-7.01%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-20.77%	-36.03%	+15.26%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-43.87%	-36.03%	-7.84%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-44.84%	-55.04%	+10.20%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-8.50%	-0.73%	-7.77%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-10.86%	-41.03%	+30.17%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	9.80%	3.63%	+6.17%

Volatility

ESS vs. HST - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) is 5.19%, while Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) has a volatility of 6.93%. This indicates that ESS experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than HST based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ESS	HST	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.19%	6.93%	-1.74%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	14.23%	17.08%	-2.85%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	20.86%	24.33%	-3.47%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	23.71%	30.38%	-6.67%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	25.82%	34.19%	-8.37%

Dividends

ESS vs. HST - Dividend Comparison

ESS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.65%, less than HST's 3.89% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
ESS Essex Property Trust, Inc.	3.65%	3.88%	2.57%	3.73%	4.15%	2.37%	3.50%	2.59%	3.03%	2.90%	2.75%	2.41%
HST Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.	3.89%	5.36%	5.14%	4.62%	3.30%	0.00%	1.37%	4.58%	5.10%	4.28%	4.51%	5.22%

Financials

ESS vs. HST - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Essex Property Trust, Inc. and Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

ESS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Essex Property Trust, Inc. reported a gross profit of 343.50M and revenue of 484.76M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 70.9%.

HST - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. reported a gross profit of 0.00 and revenue of 1.65B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 0.0%.

ESS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Essex Property Trust, Inc. reported an operating income of 155.19M and revenue of 484.76M, resulting in an operating margin of 32.0%.

HST - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. reported an operating income of 319.00M and revenue of 1.65B, resulting in an operating margin of 19.4%.

ESS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Essex Property Trust, Inc. reported a net income of -6.02M and revenue of 484.76M, resulting in a net margin of -1.2%.

HST - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. reported a net income of 494.00M and revenue of 1.65B, resulting in a net margin of 30.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ESS and HST in my portfolio?

ESS and HST have a correlation of 0.37, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, ESS or HST?

HST has higher volatility (6.93%) compared to ESS (5.19%). In terms of maximum drawdown, ESS dropped -62.67% vs HST's -95.26%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

HST currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.64 vs 0.25), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.