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CHATHAM LODGING TRUST (CLDT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CLDT - US16208T1025 - REIT

7.63 USD
-0.01 (-0.13%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:13:40 PM
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After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:13:40 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall CLDT gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CLDT against 129 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. CLDT may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CLDT has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CLDT was profitable.
CLDT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CLDT had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years CLDT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CLDT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCLDT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

CLDT has a Return On Assets (0.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CLDT's Return On Equity of 0.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CLDT outperforms 43.41% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CLDT (2.04%) is worse than 61.24% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CLDT is in line with the industry average of 3.04%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.11%
ROE 0.18%
ROIC 2.04%
ROA(3y)-0.19%
ROA(5y)-1.54%
ROE(3y)-0.33%
ROE(5y)-3%
ROIC(3y)2.14%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CLDT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCLDT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5 -10

1.3 Margins

CLDT has a Profit Margin (0.43%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Operating Margin value of 9.48%, CLDT is not doing good in the industry: 79.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CLDT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CLDT has a better Gross Margin (76.06%) than 74.42% of its industry peers.
CLDT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.48%
PM (TTM) 0.43%
GM 76.06%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-10.58%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.54%
GM growth 5Y0.31%
CLDT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCLDT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CLDT is destroying value.
CLDT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CLDT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CLDT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CLDT Yearly Shares OutstandingCLDT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
CLDT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCLDT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

CLDT has an Altman-Z score of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that CLDT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.47, CLDT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.84% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CLDT is 8.85, which is on the high side as it means it would take CLDT, 8.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CLDT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.85) than 91.47% of its industry peers.
CLDT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CLDT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is amongst the best in the industry. CLDT outperforms 89.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 8.85
Altman-Z 0.47
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC7.62%
CLDT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCLDT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

CLDT has a Current Ratio of 0.41. This is a bad value and indicates that CLDT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.41, CLDT is not doing good in the industry: 82.17% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that CLDT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.41, CLDT is doing worse than 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.41
Quick Ratio 0.41
CLDT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCLDT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 271.43% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CLDT shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -53.50% on average per year.
CLDT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.87%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.68% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)271.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-53.5%
EPS Q2Q%-30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y15.86%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.68%
Sales Q2Q%-7.15%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CLDT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 125.83% on average per year.
CLDT is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y-406%
EPS Next 2Y125.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.77%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
CLDT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCLDT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M
CLDT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCLDT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 -1 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 63.58 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CLDT.
CLDT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CLDT is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 149.61 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CLDT.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CLDT.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.76. CLDT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 63.58
Fwd PE 149.61
CLDT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCLDT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100

4.2 Price Multiples

CLDT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CLDT is cheaper than 99.22% of the companies in the same industry.
90.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CLDT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.41
EV/EBITDA 7.84
CLDT Per share dataCLDT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CLDT's earnings are expected to grow with 125.83% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y125.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.85%, CLDT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CLDT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.14.
CLDT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.85%

5.2 History

The dividend of CLDT decreases each year by -19.39%.
CLDT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CLDT has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-19.39%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
CLDT Yearly Dividends per shareCLDT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

CLDT pays out 1743.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP1743.79%
EPS Next 2Y125.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CLDT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCLDT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M
CLDT Dividend Payout.CLDT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CLDT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CHATHAM LODGING TRUST

NYSE:CLDT (8/29/2025, 8:13:40 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
Inst Owners88.75%
Inst Owner Change1.34%
Ins Owners2.39%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap373.72M
Analysts80
Price Target8.84 (15.86%)
Short Float %1.47%
Short Ratio2.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.85%
Yearly Dividend0.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)-19.39%
DP1743.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date06-30 2025-06-30 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)50.19%
Min EPS beat(2)14.38%
Max EPS beat(2)85.99%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)67.69%
Min EPS beat(4)14.38%
Max EPS beat(4)107%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)40.76%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)57.63%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)131.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.19%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.31%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.69%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.17%
PT rev (1m)-3.7%
PT rev (3m)-11.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)62.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 63.58
Fwd PE 149.61
P/S 1.2
P/FCF 9.41
P/OCF 5.5
P/B 0.5
P/tB 0.5
EV/EBITDA 7.84
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY1.57%
EPS(NY)0.05
Fwd EY0.67%
FCF(TTM)0.81
FCFY10.63%
OCF(TTM)1.39
OCFY18.2%
SpS6.35
BVpS15.4
TBVpS15.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.11%
ROE 0.18%
ROCE 2.59%
ROIC 2.04%
ROICexc 2.08%
ROICexgc 2.08%
OM 9.48%
PM (TTM) 0.43%
GM 76.06%
FCFM 12.76%
ROA(3y)-0.19%
ROA(5y)-1.54%
ROE(3y)-0.33%
ROE(5y)-3%
ROIC(3y)2.14%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.2%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.2%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.7%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-8.5%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.5%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-10.58%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.54%
GM growth 5Y0.31%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 8.85
Debt/EBITDA 3.89
Cap/Depr 46.55%
Cap/Sales 9.09%
Interest Coverage 1.07
Cash Conversion 75.32%
Profit Quality 2952.27%
Current Ratio 0.41
Quick Ratio 0.41
Altman-Z 0.47
F-Score8
WACC7.62%
ROIC/WACC0.27
Cap/Depr(3y)85.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)25.35%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)271.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-53.5%
EPS Q2Q%-30%
EPS Next Y-406%
EPS Next 2Y125.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y15.86%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.68%
Sales Q2Q%-7.15%
Revenue Next Year-5.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.77%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.43%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-11.19%
EBIT Next Year189.56%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-34.91%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-17.63%
OCF growth 3Y36.89%
OCF growth 5Y-3.06%