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SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC (SHO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SHO - US8678921011 - REIT

9.12 USD
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Last: 12/26/2025, 8:15:53 PM
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After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:15:53 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SHO. SHO was compared to 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. SHO scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. SHO is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SHO had negative earnings in the past year.
SHO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SHO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years SHO 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
SHO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSHO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of SHO (0.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SHO has a Return On Equity (0.10%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SHO's Return On Invested Capital of 1.86% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SHO is outperformed by 69.53% of its industry peers.
SHO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.70%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.05%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.06%
ROE 0.1%
ROIC 1.86%
ROA(3y)3.11%
ROA(5y)-0.84%
ROE(3y)4.55%
ROE(5y)-1.22%
ROIC(3y)2.7%
ROIC(5y)N/A
SHO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSHO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

SHO's Profit Margin of 0.20% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SHO outperforms 41.41% of its industry peers.
SHO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SHO has a Operating Margin of 7.27%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SHO underperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SHO has declined.
The Gross Margin of SHO (60.10%) is worse than 66.41% of its industry peers.
SHO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.27%
PM (TTM) 0.2%
GM 60.1%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-9.81%
PM growth 3Y4.77%
PM growth 5Y-22.47%
GM growth 3Y-0.55%
GM growth 5Y-0.8%
SHO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSHO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SHO is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SHO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SHO has less shares outstanding
SHO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
SHO Yearly Shares OutstandingSHO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
SHO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSHO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.07, we must say that SHO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SHO has a Altman-Z score of 1.07. This is in the better half of the industry: SHO outperforms 79.69% of its industry peers.
SHO has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.26. This is a neutral value as SHO would need 5.26 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SHO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. SHO outperforms 98.44% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that SHO is not too dependend on debt financing.
SHO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is amongst the best in the industry. SHO outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 5.26
Altman-Z 1.07
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC7.45%
SHO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSHO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.46 indicates that SHO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.46, SHO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that SHO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.46, SHO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.46
SHO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSHO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SHO have decreased strongly by -100.00% in the last year.
The earnings per share for SHO have been decreasing by -23.38% on average. This is quite bad
SHO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.04%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.07% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3Y29.76%
EPS 5Y-23.38%
EPS Q2Q%-329.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.04%
Revenue growth 3Y21.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.07%
Sales Q2Q%1.29%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SHO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.85% on average per year.
SHO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y-96.39%
EPS Next 2Y-7.93%
EPS Next 3Y14.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.21%
Revenue Next 2Y5.43%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
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.
SHO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSHO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
SHO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSHO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SHO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 76.85.
SHO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. SHO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 76.85
SHO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSHO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

69.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SHO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SHO indicates a rather cheap valuation: SHO is cheaper than 88.28% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.93
EV/EBITDA 12.54
SHO Per share dataSHO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as SHO's earnings are expected to grow with 14.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-7.93%
EPS Next 3Y14.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SHO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.96%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.43, SHO is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, SHO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of SHO decreases each year by -9.74%.
SHO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SHO has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.74%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
SHO Yearly Dividends per shareSHO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

4640.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SHO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP4640.68%
EPS Next 2Y-7.93%
EPS Next 3Y14.85%
SHO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSHO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M
SHO Dividend Payout.SHO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SHO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC

NYSE:SHO (12/26/2025, 8:15:53 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/bmo
Inst Owners100.68%
Inst Owner Change-1.69%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap1.73B
Revenue(TTM)937.93M
Net Income(TTM)1.88M
Analysts73.33
Price Target10.01 (9.76%)
Short Float %6.79%
Short Ratio7.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.96%
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.74%
DP4640.68%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date12-31 2025-12-31 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-19.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-65.59%
Max EPS beat(2)25.75%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)38.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-65.59%
Max EPS beat(4)164.03%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)342.08%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)313.34%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)247.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.4%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.56%
PT rev (1m)1.43%
PT rev (3m)1.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-500%
EPS NY rev (1m)-60%
EPS NY rev (3m)-88.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 76.85
P/S 1.85
P/FCF 9.93
P/OCF 9.86
P/B 0.88
P/tB 0.88
EV/EBITDA 12.54
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.12
Fwd EY1.3%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY10.07%
OCF(TTM)0.92
OCFY10.14%
SpS4.94
BVpS10.32
TBVpS10.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.06%
ROE 0.1%
ROCE 2.36%
ROIC 1.86%
ROICexc 1.94%
ROICexgc 1.94%
OM 7.27%
PM (TTM) 0.2%
GM 60.1%
FCFM 18.59%
ROA(3y)3.11%
ROA(5y)-0.84%
ROE(3y)4.55%
ROE(5y)-1.22%
ROIC(3y)2.7%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.94%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.94%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.42%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.98%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.98%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-9.81%
PM growth 3Y4.77%
PM growth 5Y-22.47%
GM growth 3Y-0.55%
GM growth 5Y-0.8%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 5.26
Debt/EBITDA 4.56
Cap/Depr 0.95%
Cap/Sales 0.14%
Interest Coverage 1.44
Cash Conversion 87.3%
Profit Quality 9259.53%
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.46
Altman-Z 1.07
F-Score5
WACC7.45%
ROIC/WACC0.25
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3Y29.76%
EPS 5Y-23.38%
EPS Q2Q%-329.73%
EPS Next Y-96.39%
EPS Next 2Y-7.93%
EPS Next 3Y14.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.04%
Revenue growth 3Y21.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.07%
Sales Q2Q%1.29%
Revenue Next Year5.21%
Revenue Next 2Y5.43%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-22.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-13.48%
EBIT Next Year190.87%
EBIT Next 3Y47.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-23.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-23.11%
OCF growth 3Y81.77%
OCF growth 5Y-10.15%

SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC / SHO FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SHO.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC (SHO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC (SHO) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC?

The financial health rating of SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC (SHO) is 6 / 10.