Apple Hospitality REIT Inc (APLE)vsRLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ)
APLE
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc
$11.97
+1.79%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $2.78B
RLJ
RLJ Lodging Trust
$7.67
+0.66%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc generates 5% more annual revenue ($1.41B vs $1.35B). APLE leads profitability with a 12.4% profit margin vs 2.1%. APLE trades at a lower P/E of 15.9x. APLE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
APLE
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
RLJ
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-106.5%
Fair Value
$5.98
Current Price
$11.97
$5.99 premium
Margin of Safety
-11914.3%
Fair Value
$0.07
Current Price
$7.67
$7.60 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.8% earnings growth
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.3% — below average capital efficiency
2.1% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APLE
The strongest argument for APLE centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : RLJ
The strongest argument for RLJ centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : APLE
The primary concerns for APLE are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : RLJ
The primary concerns for RLJ are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 750.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APLE profiles as a declining stock while RLJ is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RLJ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
RLJ is growing revenue faster at -0.4% — sustainability is the question.
RLJ generates stronger free cash flow (48M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
APLE scores higher overall (50/100 vs 45/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HOTEL & MOTEL · USA
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (?
RLJ Lodging Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HOTEL & MOTEL · USA
RLJ Lodging Trust is a publicly traded and publicly traded real estate investment trust primarily owning premium brand, high margin, focused service and compact full service hotels.
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