RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) — Stock Score Summary

RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (58/100), and Momentum (68/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. RLJ Lodging Trust is a US hospitality REIT. It is highly sensitive to business travel cycles and consumer discretionary spending, with high capital expenditure requirements to maintain properties.

RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns premium-branded, focused-service, and compact full-service hotels. The company's portfolio is strategically concentrated in high-barrier urban markets and dense suburban submarkets with diverse demand generators, such as business, leisure, and convention travel. Its competitive moat is driven by partnerships with leading global brands like Marriott and Hilton, combined with an efficient operating model that yields higher margins than traditional full-service resorts.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$10.62
Market Cap$1.5B
P/E (Forward)-185.99
Price/Book0.89
Return on Equity1.1%
Return on Invested Capital3.0%
Debt/Equity107.03
Gross Margin26.8%
Operating Margin8.2%
Revenue Growth3.6%
Dividend Yield5.7%
Free Cash Flow$197M

RLJ Lodging Trust operates in the REIT - Hotel & Motel industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RLJ Lodging Trust’s (RLJ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) is 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (58), and Momentum (68) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does RLJ Lodging Trust have an economic moat?
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. 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 RLJ Lodging Trust a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. 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 RLJ Lodging Trust in?
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Hotel & Motel industry (United States).
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