Apple Hospitality REIT Inc (APLE)vsSunstone Hotel Investors Inc (SHO)
APLE
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc
$15.55
-0.06%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.68B
SHO
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc
$10.98
+0.09%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $2.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc generates 44% more annual revenue ($1.44B vs $1.00B). APLE leads profitability with a 12.2% profit margin vs 5.3%. APLE trades at a lower P/E of 21.1x. SHO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
APLE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
SHO
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+14.3%
Fair Value
$14.41
Current Price
$15.55
$1.14 discount
Margin of Safety
+35.7%
Fair Value
$14.44
Current Price
$10.98
$3.46 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 365.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.7% revenue growth
4.6% earnings growth
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 2.0% — below average capital efficiency
5.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APLE
The strongest argument for APLE centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : SHO
The strongest argument for SHO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : APLE
The primary concerns for APLE are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SHO
The primary concerns for SHO are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 50.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SHO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
SHO is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
APLE generates stronger free cash flow (111M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SHO scores higher overall (55/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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 (?
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HOTEL & MOTEL · USA
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. is a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) that, as of the date of this release, has interests in 19 hotels with 9,997 rooms.
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