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Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:HT - US4278255009 - REIT

9.99 USD
-0.01 (-0.1%)
Last: 11/27/2023, 8:12:15 PM
9.995 USD
+0 (+0.05%)
After Hours: 11/27/2023, 8:12:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

HT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. HT scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. While showing a medium growth rate, HT is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HT was profitable.
HT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years HT reported 4 times negative net income.
Of the past 5 years HT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
HT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHT 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 0 100M -100M -200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of HT (0.66%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HT has a Return On Equity of 1.40%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HT outperforms 45.74% of its industry peers.
HT's Return On Invested Capital of 1.68% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HT is outperformed by 69.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.66%
ROE 1.4%
ROIC 1.68%
ROA(3y)-1.59%
ROA(5y)-1.35%
ROE(3y)-7.91%
ROE(5y)-5.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

HT has a Profit Margin of 2.54%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HT outperforms 44.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.75%, HT is doing worse than 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
HT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.04%, HT is doing worse than 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
HT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.75%
PM (TTM) 2.54%
GM 30.04%
OM growth 3Y5.9%
OM growth 5Y-2.93%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y14.8%
GM growth 3Y1.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
HT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HT is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for HT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
HT Yearly Shares OutstandingHT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 10M 20M 30M 40M
HT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

HT has an Altman-Z score of 0.22. This is a bad value and indicates that HT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
HT has a worse Altman-Z score (0.22) than 71.32% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HT is 25.66, which is on the high side as it means it would take HT, 25.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HT's Debt to FCF ratio of 25.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HT outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that HT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.88 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HT outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 25.66
Altman-Z 0.22
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC7.12%
HT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

HT has a Current Ratio of 2.39. This indicates that HT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.39, HT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.95% of the companies in the same industry.
HT has a Quick Ratio of 2.39. This indicates that HT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HT has a Quick ratio of 2.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. HT outperforms 82.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.39
Quick Ratio 2.39
HT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 110.56%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.73% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue for HT has decreased by -10.28% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, HT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.02% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)110.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y10.73%
EPS Q2Q%81.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.02%
Sales Q2Q%-11.71%

3.2 Future

HT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 64.16% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-41.37%
EPS Next 2Y-13.42%
EPS Next 3Y64.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.82%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
HT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
HT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 58.76.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HT is on the same level as its industry peers.
HT is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HT. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 58.76
Fwd PE N/A
HT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HT indicates a rather cheap valuation: HT is cheaper than 89.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
74.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.74
EV/EBITDA 9.78
HT Per share dataHT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HT's earnings are expected to grow with 64.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.48
EPS Next 2Y-13.42%
EPS Next 3Y64.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.00%, HT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
With a Dividend Yield of 2.00, HT pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 6.66. 85.27% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than HT!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, HT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2%

5.2 History

The dividend of HT decreases each year by -19.88%.
HT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-19.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
HT Yearly Dividends per shareHT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

HT pays out 618.48% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP618.48%
EPS Next 2Y-13.42%
EPS Next 3Y64.16%
HT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 100M -100M -200M
HT Dividend Payout.HT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

Hersha Hospitality Trust

NYSE:HT (11/27/2023, 8:12:15 PM)

After market: 9.995 +0 (+0.05%)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-09 2023-11-09/amc
Earnings (Next)02-13 2024-02-13/amc
Inst Owners0.13%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap402.60M
Analysts49.41
Price Target9.88 (-1.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2%
Yearly Dividend0.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)-19.88%
DP618.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)365.77%
Min EPS beat(2)54.84%
Max EPS beat(2)676.7%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)388.16%
Min EPS beat(4)4.5%
Max EPS beat(4)816.6%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)183.57%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)122.52%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)84.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.71%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.03%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.82%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.43%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)23.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)23.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 58.76
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.11
P/FCF 17.74
P/OCF 6.97
P/B 0.61
P/tB 0.61
EV/EBITDA 9.78
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY1.7%
EPS(NY)-0.66
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.56
FCFY5.64%
OCF(TTM)1.43
OCFY14.36%
SpS8.97
BVpS16.34
TBVpS16.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.48
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.66%
ROE 1.4%
ROCE 2.12%
ROIC 1.68%
ROICexc 1.88%
ROICexgc 1.91%
OM 7.75%
PM (TTM) 2.54%
GM 30.04%
FCFM 6.28%
ROA(3y)-1.59%
ROA(5y)-1.35%
ROE(3y)-7.91%
ROE(5y)-5.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y16.11%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.24%
OM growth 3Y5.9%
OM growth 5Y-2.93%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y14.8%
GM growth 3Y1.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 25.66
Debt/EBITDA 6.79
Cap/Depr 60.73%
Cap/Sales 9.71%
Interest Coverage 0.63
Cash Conversion 67.37%
Profit Quality 246.74%
Current Ratio 2.39
Quick Ratio 2.39
Altman-Z 0.22
F-Score5
WACC7.12%
ROIC/WACC0.24
Cap/Depr(3y)24.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)110.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y10.73%
EPS Q2Q%81.67%
EPS Next Y-41.37%
EPS Next 2Y-13.42%
EPS Next 3Y64.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.02%
Sales Q2Q%-11.71%
Revenue Next Year-10.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.82%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-19.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.83%
EBIT Next Year194.17%
EBIT Next 3Y50.08%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y191.9%
FCF growth 3Y-1.25%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y566.13%
OCF growth 3Y-9.82%
OCF growth 5Y-6.73%