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SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC (SHO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

9.25 USD
-0.17 (-1.8%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 6:40:00 PM
9.25 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/12/2026, 6:40:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SHO. SHO was compared to 126 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. The financial health of SHO is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. 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.
In the past year SHO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years SHO 4 years were profitable.
SHO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

SHO has a Return On Assets (0.06%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SHO (0.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SHO has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.86%) than 69.05% 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 3.06%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15 -20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of SHO (0.20%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SHO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SHO's Operating Margin of 7.27% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SHO is outperformed by 80.16% of its industry peers.
SHO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SHO has a worse Gross Margin (60.10%) than 66.67% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SHO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SHO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SHO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SHO is higher compared to a year ago.
SHO Yearly Shares OutstandingSHO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.11, we must say that SHO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SHO (1.11) is better than 82.54% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SHO is 5.26, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SHO, 5.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.26, SHO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that SHO is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SHO (0.47) is better than 90.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 5.26
Altman-Z 1.11
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC7.49%
SHO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSHO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

SHO has a Current Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that SHO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.46, SHO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.63% 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.46, SHO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SHO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -100.00%.
Measured over the past years, SHO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.38% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.04% in the past year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.15% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-96.39%
EPS Next 2Y-7.93%
EPS Next 3Y14.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.08%
Revenue Next 2Y5.33%
Revenue Next 3Y4.37%
Revenue Next 5Y4.15%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
SHO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSHO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
SHO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSHO 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 77.94, the valuation of SHO can be described as expensive.
SHO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.98. SHO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 77.94
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SHO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SHO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.07
EV/EBITDA 12.85
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

SHO's earnings are expected to grow with 14.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 3.88%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.86, SHO is paying slightly less dividend.
SHO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.88%

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.
The dividend of SHO decreased 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

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 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 (1/12/2026, 6:40:00 PM)

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9.25

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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 Owners100.91%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap1.76B
Revenue(TTM)937.93M
Net Income(TTM)1.88M
Analysts73.33
Price Target10.01 (8.22%)
Short Float %6.37%
Short Ratio6.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.88%
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.74%
DP4640.68%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
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)1.41%
PT rev (3m)2.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-60%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 77.94
P/S 1.87
P/FCF 10.07
P/OCF 10
P/B 0.9
P/tB 0.9
EV/EBITDA 12.85
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.12
Fwd EY1.28%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY9.93%
OCF(TTM)0.92
OCFY10%
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 1.11
F-Score5
WACC7.49%
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 Year5.08%
Revenue Next 2Y5.33%
Revenue Next 3Y4.37%
Revenue Next 5Y4.15%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-13.48%
EBIT Next Year190.95%
EBIT Next 3Y47.74%
EBIT Next 5Y35.15%
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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC?

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


What is the financial health of SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC (SHO) stock?

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


What is the expected EPS growth for SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC (SHO) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS INC (SHO) is expected to decline by -96.39% in the next year.