APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC (APLE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:APLE • US03784Y2000
Current stock price
12.61 USD
+0.1 (+0.8%)
At close:
12.62 USD
+0.01 (+0.08%)
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This APLE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. APLE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year APLE was profitable.
- APLE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- APLE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- APLE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- APLE has a better Return On Assets (3.58%) than 78.86% of its industry peers.
- APLE has a Return On Equity of 5.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: APLE outperforms 69.11% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.12%, APLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for APLE is in line with the industry average of 3.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.58% | ||
| ROE | 5.57% | ||
| ROIC | 4.12% |
ROA(3y)3.83%
ROA(5y)2.98%
ROE(3y)5.82%
ROE(5y)4.52%
ROIC(3y)4.26%
ROIC(5y)3.66%
1.3 Margins
- APLE has a better Profit Margin (12.42%) than 62.60% of its industry peers.
- APLE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- APLE has a Operating Margin (17.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APLE has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 57.38%, APLE is not doing good in the industry: 70.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- APLE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.42% | ||
| GM | 57.38% |
OM growth 3Y-1.66%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y2.02%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.04%
GM growth 5Y1.79%
2. APLE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), APLE is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, APLE has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, APLE has more shares outstanding
- APLE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.01, we must say that APLE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of APLE (1.01) is better than 73.17% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of APLE is 5.83, which is a neutral value as it means it would take APLE, 5.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.83, APLE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- APLE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52. This is a neutral value indicating APLE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- APLE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.52) than 86.99% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC7.16%
2.3 Liquidity
- APLE has a Current Ratio of 0.40. This is a bad value and indicates that APLE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.40, APLE is not doing good in the industry: 82.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that APLE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.40, APLE is doing worse than 78.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. APLE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- APLE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -15.91%.
- Measured over the past years, APLE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.45% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.33% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, APLE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.91%
EPS 3Y-0.45%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%8.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.33%
Revenue growth 3Y4.48%
Revenue growth 5Y18.6%
Sales Q2Q%-1.98%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, APLE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.17% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, APLE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.3%
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y1.62%
Revenue Next 3Y3.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. APLE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.04 indicates a rather expensive valuation of APLE.
- APLE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. APLE is cheaper than 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.53. APLE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.31, the valuation of APLE can be described as correct.
- APLE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. APLE is cheaper than 96.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- APLE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.95.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of APLE indicates a rather cheap valuation: APLE is cheaper than 81.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of APLE indicates a rather cheap valuation: APLE is cheaper than 88.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of APLE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. APLE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- APLE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.74%, which is a nice return.
- APLE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.71.
- APLE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.74% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of APLE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 27.39%!
- APLE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.39%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 137.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by APLE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of APLE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP137.1%
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
APLE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
12.61
+0.1 (+0.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners83.79%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners6.87%
Ins Owner Change4.01%
Market Cap2.98B
Revenue(TTM)1.41B
Net Income(TTM)175.36M
Analysts73.75
Price Target13.39 (6.19%)
Short Float %11.58%
Short Ratio8.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.74% |
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.39%
DP137.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.5%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.96%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.5%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.11%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)5.67%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)6.39%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)9.94%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.69%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.69%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.45%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.58%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.19%
PT rev (1m)-0.14%
PT rev (3m)1.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.31 | ||
| P/S | 2.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.04 | ||
| P/B | 0.95 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.42 |
EPS(TTM)0.74
EY5.87%
EPS(NY)0.82
Fwd EY6.53%
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY9.5%
OCF(TTM)1.57
OCFY12.44%
SpS5.98
BVpS13.34
TBVpS13.34
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.9027 (18.18%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.58% | ||
| ROE | 5.57% | ||
| ROCE | 5.22% | ||
| ROIC | 4.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.17% | ||
| OM | 17.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.42% | ||
| GM | 57.38% | ||
| FCFM | 20.02% |
ROA(3y)3.83%
ROA(5y)2.98%
ROE(3y)5.82%
ROE(5y)4.52%
ROIC(3y)4.26%
ROIC(5y)3.66%
ROICexc(3y)4.27%
ROICexc(5y)3.66%
ROICexgc(3y)4.29%
ROICexgc(5y)3.69%
ROCE(3y)5.39%
ROCE(5y)4.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.53%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y1.75%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-1.66%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y2.02%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.04%
GM growth 5Y1.79%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 45.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 161.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
F-Score6
WACC7.16%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)42.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)33.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.78%
Profit Quality(3y)165.78%
Profit Quality(5y)354.17%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.91%
EPS 3Y-0.45%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%8.33%
EPS Next Y11.3%
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.33%
Revenue growth 3Y4.48%
Revenue growth 5Y18.6%
Sales Q2Q%-1.98%
Revenue Next Year0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y1.62%
Revenue Next 3Y3.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.29%
EBIT growth 3Y2.74%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year80.16%
EBIT Next 3Y23.62%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.98%
FCF growth 3Y-2.91%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-8.67%
OCF growth 3Y0.16%
OCF growth 5Y69.2%
APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC / APLE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to APLE.
What is the valuation status of APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC (APLE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC (APLE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of APLE stock?
APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC (APLE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC?
The financial health rating of APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC (APLE) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC (APLE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC (APLE) is expected to grow by 11.3% in the next year.