RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:RLJ • US74965L1017
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This RLJ fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. RLJ Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- RLJ had positive earnings in the past year.
- RLJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years RLJ 4 years were profitable.
- RLJ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- RLJ's Return On Assets of 0.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RLJ outperforms 41.80% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 0.10%, RLJ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of RLJ (2.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RLJ is in line with the industry average of 3.12%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.05% | ||
| ROE | 0.1% | ||
| ROIC | 2.26% |
ROA(3y)0.65%
ROA(5y)-0.83%
ROE(3y)1.38%
ROE(5y)-1.79%
ROIC(3y)2.5%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- RLJ's Profit Margin of 0.16% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RLJ outperforms 41.80% of its industry peers.
- RLJ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.41%, RLJ is doing worse than 72.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RLJ has declined.
- RLJ has a Gross Margin of 34.25%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: RLJ underperforms 84.43% of its industry peers.
- RLJ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.16% | ||
| GM | 34.25% |
OM growth 3Y-2.47%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-50.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.1%
GM growth 5Y14.73%
2. RLJ Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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
- RLJ has an Altman-Z score of 0.36. This is a bad value and indicates that RLJ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- RLJ's Altman-Z score of 0.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RLJ outperforms 43.44% of its industry peers.
- RLJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 18.72. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as RLJ would need 18.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 18.72, RLJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01 is on the high side and indicates that RLJ has dependencies on debt financing.
- RLJ's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.01 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RLJ outperforms 59.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC6.46%
2.3 Liquidity
- RLJ has a Current Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that RLJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- RLJ's Current ratio of 1.50 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RLJ outperforms 74.59% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.50 indicates that RLJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.50, RLJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 |
3. RLJ Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for RLJ have decreased strongly by -96.30% in the last year.
- RLJ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -53.58% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.43% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, RLJ shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 23.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-96.3%
EPS 3Y-53.58%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.43%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y23.33%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -82.93% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- RLJ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y-630.25%
EPS Next 2Y-82.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.55%
Revenue Next 2Y2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y2.8%
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 decreasing.
- 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. RLJ Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 805.00 indicates a quite expensive valuation of RLJ.
- RLJ's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. RLJ is more expensive than 61.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.71. RLJ is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for RLJ. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 805 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 86.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RLJ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RLJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.34% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as RLJ's earnings are expected to decrease with -82.93% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-82.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. RLJ Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- RLJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.50%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.46, RLJ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- RLJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.5% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of RLJ grows each year by 8.26%, which is quite nice.
- RLJ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- RLJ has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.26%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- RLJ pays out 5276.44% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- RLJ's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP5276.44%
EPS Next 2Y-82.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RLJ Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
8.05
-0.18 (-2.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners89.98%
Inst Owner Change-0.11%
Ins Owners10.25%
Ins Owner Change8.65%
Market Cap1.22B
Revenue(TTM)1.35B
Net Income(TTM)2.22M
Analysts55.79
Price Target8.6 (6.83%)
Short Float %10.66%
Short Ratio6.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.26%
DP5276.44%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-811.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-1089.31%
Max EPS beat(2)-533.17%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-655.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-1089.31%
Max EPS beat(4)-7.18%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)86.93%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)144.44%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)122.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.79%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.79%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.08%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.22%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.24%
PT rev (1m)0.08%
PT rev (3m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-975%
EPS NY rev (3m)-158.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 805 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.02 | ||
| P/B | 0.56 | ||
| P/tB | 0.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.69 |
EPS(TTM)0.01
EY0.12%
EPS(NY)-0.05
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.77
FCFY9.6%
OCF(TTM)1.6
OCFY19.94%
SpS8.89
BVpS14.28
TBVpS14.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.79253 (-77.73%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.05% | ||
| ROE | 0.1% | ||
| ROCE | 2.87% | ||
| ROIC | 2.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.5% | ||
| OM | 9.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.16% | ||
| GM | 34.25% | ||
| FCFM | 8.7% |
ROA(3y)0.65%
ROA(5y)-0.83%
ROE(3y)1.38%
ROE(5y)-1.79%
ROIC(3y)2.5%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.77%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.77%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.16%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y3%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y3%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.47%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-50.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.1%
GM growth 5Y14.73%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 18.72 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.8% | ||
| Profit Quality | 5297.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.36 |
F-Score6
WACC6.46%
ROIC/WACC0.35
Cap/Depr(3y)72.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.61%
Profit Quality(3y)2002.04%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-96.3%
EPS 3Y-53.58%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
EPS Next Y-630.25%
EPS Next 2Y-82.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.43%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y23.33%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
Revenue Next Year1.55%
Revenue Next 2Y2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y2.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.44%
EBIT growth 3Y1.61%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year164.83%
EBIT Next 3Y40.85%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-21.18%
FCF growth 3Y17.21%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-14.58%
OCF growth 3Y-1.68%
OCF growth 5YN/A
RLJ LODGING TRUST / RLJ Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to RLJ.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for RLJ stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ) is 805 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.56.
What is the expected EPS growth for RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ) is expected to decline by -630.25% in the next year.