RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:RLJ • US74965L1017
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-0.07 (-0.89%)
At close: Mar 11, 2026
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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.
Overall RLJ gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated RLJ against 123 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While RLJ seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. RLJ has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. RLJ Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- RLJ had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year RLJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years RLJ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- RLJ had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- RLJ has a worse Return On Assets (0.15%) than 60.16% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.33%, RLJ is doing worse than 60.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 3.14%.
| 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 worse than 60.16% of its industry peers.
- 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: 71.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- RLJ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 34.68%, RLJ is not doing good in the industry: 83.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RLJ has declined.
| 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. RLJ Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- RLJ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- There is no outstanding debt for RLJ. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.34, we must say that RLJ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- RLJ's Altman-Z score of 0.34 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RLJ outperforms 40.65% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RLJ is 20.06, which is on the high side as it means it would take RLJ, 20.06 years of fcf income to pay off 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 74.80% 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.
- RLJ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.01. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RLJ outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC6.28%
2.3 Liquidity
- RLJ has a Current Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that RLJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.37, RLJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- RLJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that RLJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.37, RLJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
3. RLJ Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for RLJ have decreased strongly by -96.30% in the last year.
- The earnings per share for RLJ have been decreasing by -53.58% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)-96.3%
EPS 3Y-53.58%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
3.2 Future
- RLJ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 74.07% yearly.
- 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-39.4%
EPS Next 2Y74.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.29%
Revenue Next 2Y2.37%
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 accelerating.
4. RLJ Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 779.00, which means the current valuation is very expensive for RLJ.
- 64.23% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than RLJ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, RLJ is valued quite expensively.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 1285.48, which means the current valuation is very expensive for RLJ.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as RLJ.
- RLJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 779 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1285.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RLJ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.99% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- RLJ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RLJ is cheaper than 86.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as RLJ's earnings are expected to grow with 74.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y74.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. RLJ Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- RLJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.34%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.58, 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 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.34% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RLJ decreases each year by -16.05%.
- RLJ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
DP1624.82%
EPS Next 2Y74.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RLJ Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
7.79
-0.07 (-0.89%)
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 Owners90.02%
Inst Owner Change-3.34%
Ins Owners10.03%
Ins Owner Change7.76%
Market Cap1.18B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)7.22M
Analysts55.56
Price Target8.59 (10.27%)
Short Float %10.45%
Short Ratio7.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.34% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-36.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-166.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-200%
EPS NY rev (3m)-130%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 779 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1285.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.7 | ||
| P/B | 0.54 | ||
| P/tB | 0.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.7 |
EPS(TTM)0.01
EY0.13%
EPS(NY)0.01
Fwd EY0.08%
FCF(TTM)0.73
FCFY9.36%
OCF(TTM)1.66
OCFY21.29%
SpS8.89
BVpS14.45
TBVpS14.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.8
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 | 0.34 |
F-Score5
WACC6.28%
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)-96.3%
EPS 3Y-53.58%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
EPS Next Y-39.4%
EPS Next 2Y74.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
Revenue Next Year2.29%
Revenue Next 2Y2.37%
Revenue Next 3Y2.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.86%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-8.39%
EBIT Next Year122.02%
EBIT Next 3Y32.22%
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 4 / 10 to RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for RLJ LODGING TRUST?
RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ) has a profitability rating of 2 / 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 -39.4% 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%.