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.

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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.
  • Of the past 5 years RLJ 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
RLJ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRLJ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.15%, RLJ is doing worse than 60.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RLJ's Return On Equity of 0.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RLJ is outperformed by 60.16% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.28%, RLJ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RLJ is in line with the industry average of 3.11%.
Industry RankSector 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
RLJ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRLJ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

  • RLJ has a worse Profit Margin (0.53%) 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RLJ has declined.
  • 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.
  • RLJ's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
RLJ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRLJ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60 -80

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2. RLJ Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), RLJ 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.
RLJ Yearly Shares OutstandingRLJ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
RLJ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRLJ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.33, we must say that RLJ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • RLJ has a Altman-Z score of 0.33. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RLJ outperforms 40.65% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 20.06, RLJ is doing good in 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.01 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RLJ outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 20.06
Altman-Z 0.33
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC6.29%
RLJ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRLJ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

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 69.92% 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.
  • RLJ has a Quick ratio of 1.37. This is in the better half of the industry: RLJ outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 1.37
RLJ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRLJ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. RLJ Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • RLJ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -96.30%.
  • RLJ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -53.58% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, RLJ will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 74.07% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.80% on average over the next years.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
RLJ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRLJ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
RLJ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRLJ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 -2

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4. RLJ Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 760.00, RLJ can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RLJ is valued a bit more expensive than 64.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RLJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.79), we can say RLJ is valued expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1254.13, the valuation of RLJ can be described as expensive.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as RLJ.
  • RLJ is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 760
Fwd PE 1254.13
RLJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRLJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 200 400 600 800 1K

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RLJ is valued cheaper than 86.99% 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 86.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.42
EV/EBITDA 9.58
RLJ Per share dataRLJ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • RLJ's earnings are expected to grow with 74.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y74.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. RLJ Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.95%, RLJ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • RLJ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.30.
  • RLJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.95%

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
RLJ Yearly Dividends per shareRLJ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • RLJ pays out 1624.82% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP1624.82%
EPS Next 2Y74.07%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RLJ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRLJ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M
RLJ Dividend Payout.RLJ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RLJ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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RLJ Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

RLJ LODGING TRUST

NYSE:RLJ (3/18/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners90.02%
Inst Owner Change-3.34%
Ins Owners10.03%
Ins Owner Change7.76%
Market Cap1.15B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)7.22M
Analysts55.56
Price Target8.59 (13.03%)
Short Float %10.22%
Short Ratio7.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.95%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 760
Fwd PE 1254.13
P/S 0.85
P/FCF 10.42
P/OCF 4.58
P/B 0.53
P/tB 0.53
EV/EBITDA 9.58
EPS(TTM)0.01
EY0.13%
EPS(NY)0.01
Fwd EY0.08%
FCF(TTM)0.73
FCFY9.6%
OCF(TTM)1.66
OCFY21.82%
SpS8.89
BVpS14.45
TBVpS14.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.33
F-Score5
WACC6.29%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for RLJ LODGING TRUST?

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%.