RLJ LODGING TRUST (RLJ)
US74965L1017 - REIT
Overall RLJ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated RLJ against 127 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
RLJ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year RLJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: RLJ reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years RLJ 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of RLJ (0.93%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RLJ has a Return On Equity (1.96%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of RLJ (2.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.93% | ||
| ROE | 1.96% | ||
| ROIC | 2.51% |
ROA(3y)-1.68%
ROA(5y)-2.19%
ROE(3y)-3.63%
ROE(5y)-4.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of RLJ (3.40%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RLJ has declined.
The Operating Margin of RLJ (10.91%) is worse than 75.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RLJ has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 36.57%, RLJ is not doing good in the industry: 88.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
RLJ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.4% | ||
| GM | 36.57% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-4.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-15.93%
GM growth 3Y29.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.95%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), RLJ is destroying value.
RLJ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
RLJ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RLJ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.49, we must say that RLJ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
RLJ's Altman-Z score of 0.49 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RLJ outperforms 44.00% of its industry peers.
RLJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.85. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as RLJ would need 13.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RLJ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (13.85) than 76.80% of its industry peers.
RLJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96. This is a neutral value indicating RLJ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RLJ's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.96 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RLJ outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC6.73%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.56 indicates that RLJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of RLJ (1.56) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RLJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.56. 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 better Quick ratio (1.56) than 65.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 138.46% over the past year.
The earnings per share for RLJ have been decreasing by -18.68% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, RLJ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.55% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, RLJ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.52% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)138.46%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-18.68%
EPS growth Q2Q1000%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.55%
Revenue growth 3Y40.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.52%
Revenue growth Q2Q3.15%
3.2 Future
RLJ is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.97% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RLJ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.86% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-14.15%
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y3.86%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.73, RLJ is valued correctly.
83.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RLJ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.15. RLJ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.98 indicates a quite expensive valuation of RLJ.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RLJ is valued a bit cheaper than 75.20% of the companies in the same industry.
RLJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 20.20.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
RLJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RLJ is cheaper than 81.60% of the companies in the same industry.
88.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RLJ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RLJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.85%.
RLJ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.70.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, RLJ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RLJ decreases each year by -20.46%.
RLJ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
RLJ has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-20.46%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
RLJ pays out 180.49% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP180.49%
EPS Next 2Y3.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RLJ LODGING TRUST
NYSE:RLJ (5/17/2024, 7:23:46 PM)
After market: 10.37 0 (0%)10.37
-0.13 (-1.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
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Market Cap1.61B
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 16.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.98 | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 0.93% | ||
| ROE | 1.96% | ||
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| OM | 10.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.4% | ||
| GM | 36.57% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)138.46%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
EPS growth Q2Q
EPS Next Y-14.15%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.55%
Revenue growth 3Y40.98%
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