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RLJ Lodging Trust · Real Estate · United States · $1.8B · Avg Vol: $20M/d

71
StockRank
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Q
39
V
43
M
83
P/E (TTM)
1146.0x
ROE
1.3%
D/E
1.3x
Dividend %
5.2%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

RLJ Lodging has strong momentum at M75 with a buyback retiring 1.45% of shares, but quality at Q44 is below the calibrated floor and value V58 is offset, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.2B1.3B1.4B1.3B4.2%1.4B1.4B1.4B2.6%
EPS0.100.320.270.01-53.6%0.010.0282.8%
Shares162.0M155.3M153.3M151.1M-6.7%152.4M
Debt2.3B2.3B2.3B2.3B-0.3%2.8B
Equity2.4B2.3B2.3B2.2B-3.5%
Op CF256.5M315.1M285.4M243.8M-1.7%267.0M
Inv CF-135.5M-134.7M-275.7M-57.4M
Fin CF-298.5M-161.5M-131.7M-177.7M
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PRICE (1Y)-4.5%
10.8311.2411.6512.0712.48Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$11.46
RSI (14)
70.4
52W High
$12.89
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
39
ROIC
3.0%32.7
ROE
1.3%24.2
GP/Assets
7.8%65.6
Op. Margin
14.5%37.2
FCF/Assets
N/A
Piotroski
659.0
Int. Cover
1.3x19.7
D/E Ratio
1.30x26.2
Current Ratio
1.48x53.5
Value
43
P/E (TTM)
1146.0x0.5
EV/EBITDA
12.2x72.7
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
1.0x44.5
P/S
1.3x76.7
Div Yield
5.2%51.7
Momentum
83
52W High %
89%63.2
RS 6M
35%97.0
SMA 50/200
1.31x98.7
EPS Rev 4W
+136.3%99.6
EPS Rev 12W
+123.5%99.7
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
9%50.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.8B
P/E (Forward)
859.7x
Gross Margin
26.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Real Estate, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of RLJ are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
RLJRLJ Lodging Trust(you)$1.8B71Buy
PEBPebblebrook Hotel Trust$2.1B70Buy
PKPark Hotels & Resorts Inc.$3.2B70Buy
XHRXenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.$1.9B84Strong Buy
SHOSunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.$2.1B54Hold
INNSummit Hotel Properties, Inc.$662M72Buy
CLDTChatham Lodging Trust$675M79Buy
DRHDiamondRock Hospitality Company$2.6B94Strong Buy
APLEApple Hospitality REIT, Inc.$3.9B90Strong Buy
RHPRyman Hospitality Properties, Inc.$9.0B66Buy

Peer medians: ROE 4.9% · P/E 24.9x · Gross margin 67.3%

RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ): Stock Score Summary

RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 71/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (83/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. RLJ Lodging has strong momentum at M75 with a buyback retiring 1.45% of shares, but quality at Q44 is below the calibrated floor and value V58 is offset, so stage one fails.

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$11.46
Market Cap$1.8B
P/E (TTM)1146.00
P/E (Forward)859.71
Price/Book0.97
Return on Equity1.3%
Return on Invested Capital3.0%
Debt/Equity1.30x
Gross Margin26.8%
Operating Margin14.5%
Revenue Growth5.6%
Dividend Yield5.2%

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 71/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (43), and Momentum (83) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 71/100. 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).