Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) — Stock Score Summary

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 97/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (60/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Apple Hospitality REIT is a hospitality real estate investment trust, which directly falls into the 'casualties' category for multiple high-conviction macro themes. The 'CRE Bifurcation' theme explicitly identifies traditional office, retail, and hospitality as distressed sectors. Furthermore, 'Higher-for-Longer Rates' directly impacts REITs through increased borrowing costs and higher cap rates, diminishing valuations. Hospitality is also vulnerable to reduced discretionary spending from 'Consumer Dislocation'. This company faces strong macro headwinds, rather than an asymmetric opportunity, and conflicts with our philosophy of avoiding highly leveraged, cyclical business models in a challenging macro environment.

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) is a lodging real estate investment trust that owns and invests in a diversified portfolio of upscale select-service hotels across the United States. Its competitive moat is derived from a strategic focus on well-recognized Marriott and Hilton brands, which benefit from strong loyalty programs and consistent demand, alongside a diversified geographic footprint. The REIT generates stable income through its efficiently operated, high-quality hotel assets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$14.47
Market Cap$3.4B
P/E (TTM)19.15
P/E (Forward)20.16
Price/Book1.06
Return on Equity5.4%
Return on Invested Capital5.4%
Debt/Equity53.67
Gross Margin42.6%
Operating Margin14.2%
Revenue Growth3.1%
Dividend Yield6.9%
Free Cash Flow$325M

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. operates in the REIT - Hotel & Motel industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.’s (APLE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) is 97/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (60), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. have an economic moat?
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 97/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. in?
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Hotel & Motel industry (United States).