RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:RLJ • US74965L1017
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Taking everything into account, RLJ scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RLJ was compared to 122 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. RLJ scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. RLJ has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- RLJ had positive earnings in the past year.
- RLJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years RLJ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years RLJ 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- RLJ has a Return On Assets of 0.15%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RLJ outperforms 42.62% of its industry peers.
- RLJ's Return On Equity of 0.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RLJ outperforms 42.62% of its industry peers.
- RLJ has a Return On Invested Capital (2.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RLJ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.42%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.07%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.15% | ||
| ROE | 0.33% | ||
| ROIC | 2.28% |
ROA(3y)0.74%
ROA(5y)-2.37%
ROE(3y)1.57%
ROE(5y)-5.03%
ROIC(3y)2.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of RLJ (0.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RLJ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 9.54%, RLJ is not doing good in the industry: 72.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RLJ has declined.
- The Gross Margin of RLJ (34.68%) is worse than 84.43% of its industry peers.
- RLJ's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.53% | ||
| GM | 34.68% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-5.9%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-13.88%
GM growth 3Y0.95%
GM growth 5Y-1.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), RLJ is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RLJ has less shares outstanding
- RLJ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RLJ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.35, we must say that RLJ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- RLJ has a Altman-Z score (0.35) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RLJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 20.06. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as RLJ would need 20.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 20.06, RLJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- RLJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of RLJ (1.01) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC6.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that RLJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.37, RLJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.37 indicates that RLJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- RLJ has a Quick ratio of 1.37. This is in the better half of the industry: RLJ outperforms 66.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for RLJ have decreased strongly by -86.21% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, RLJ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.76% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, RLJ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.58% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.65% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-86.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-14.76%
EPS Q2Q%-177.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.58%
Revenue growth 3Y20.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.65%
Sales Q2Q%-4.54%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, RLJ will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -31.75% on average per year.
- RLJ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y-100.94%
EPS Next 2Y-68.81%
EPS Next 3Y-31.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y0.36%
Revenue Next 3Y1.05%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 207.25, the valuation of RLJ can be described as expensive.
- 66.39% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than RLJ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.97. RLJ is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 315.69, which means the current valuation is very expensive for RLJ.
- RLJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- RLJ is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 207.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 315.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RLJ is valued cheaper than 88.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RLJ indicates a rather cheap valuation: RLJ is cheaper than 86.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- RLJ's earnings are expected to decrease with -31.75% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-68.81%
EPS Next 3Y-31.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.64%, RLJ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.86, RLJ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.79, RLJ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.64% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RLJ decreases each year by -16.05%.
- RLJ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- RLJ has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.05%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 1624.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RLJ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- RLJ's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP1624.82%
EPS Next 2Y-68.81%
EPS Next 3Y-31.75%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Inst Owners92.57%
Inst Owner Change-4.08%
Ins Owners9.58%
Ins Owner Change-0.19%
Market Cap1.25B
Revenue(TTM)1.35B
Net Income(TTM)7.22M
Analysts70
Price Target8.59 (3.62%)
Short Float %8.12%
Short Ratio5.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.64% |
Yearly Dividend0.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.05%
DP1624.82%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-243.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-533.17%
Max EPS beat(2)45.6%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-94.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-533.17%
Max EPS beat(4)76.43%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)466.56%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)356.28%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)273.14%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.59%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.21%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.07%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.22%
PT rev (1m)-3.1%
PT rev (3m)-4.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-95.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-340%
EPS NY rev (1m)-110%
EPS NY rev (3m)-105.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 207.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 315.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.97 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | 0.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.85 |
EPS(TTM)0.04
EY0.48%
EPS(NY)0.03
Fwd EY0.32%
FCF(TTM)0.73
FCFY8.85%
OCF(TTM)1.67
OCFY20.11%
SpS8.94
BVpS14.53
TBVpS14.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.15% | ||
| ROE | 0.33% | ||
| ROCE | 2.88% | ||
| ROIC | 2.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.49% | ||
| OM | 9.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.53% | ||
| GM | 34.68% | ||
| FCFM | 8.2% |
ROA(3y)0.74%
ROA(5y)-2.37%
ROE(3y)1.57%
ROE(5y)-5.03%
ROIC(3y)2.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.7%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.7%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.07%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.39%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.39%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-5.9%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-13.88%
GM growth 3Y0.95%
GM growth 5Y-1.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 76.49% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1534.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.35 |
F-Score5
WACC6.33%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)83.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)81.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.84%
Profit Quality(3y)384.24%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-86.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-14.76%
EPS Q2Q%-177.78%
EPS Next Y-100.94%
EPS Next 2Y-68.81%
EPS Next 3Y-31.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.58%
Revenue growth 3Y20.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.65%
Sales Q2Q%-4.54%
Revenue Next Year-1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y0.36%
Revenue Next 3Y1.05%
Revenue Next 5Y1.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.86%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-8.39%
EBIT Next Year124.14%
EBIT Next 3Y33.12%
EBIT Next 5Y23.96%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-9.09%
OCF growth 1Y-9.7%
OCF growth 3Y87.93%
OCF growth 5Y-6.4%
RLJ LODGING TRUST / RLJ FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to RLJ.
What is the valuation status for RLJ stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for RLJ LODGING TRUST?
RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for RLJ LODGING TRUST?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ) is expected to decline by -100.94% in the next year.
Is the dividend of RLJ LODGING TRUST sustainable?
The dividend rating of RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 1624.82%.