Apple Hospitality REIT Inc (APLE)vsSunstone Hotel Investors Inc (SHO)
APLE
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc
$15.64
-0.19%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.83B
SHO
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc
$11.48
-0.17%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $2.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc generates 44% more annual revenue ($1.42B vs $985.77M). APLE leads profitability with a 12.1% profit margin vs 3.8%. APLE trades at a lower P/E of 22.2x. SHO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
APLE
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
SHO
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+13.9%
Fair Value
$14.35
Current Price
$15.64
$1.29 discount
Margin of Safety
+35.1%
Fair Value
$14.30
Current Price
$11.48
$2.82 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 1170.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.1% revenue growth
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 9.8%
ROE of 2.0% — below average capital efficiency
3.8% 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.
Bull Case : SHO
The strongest argument for SHO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : APLE
The primary concerns for APLE are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SHO
The primary concerns for SHO are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 98.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SHO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
SHO is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
SHO generates stronger free cash flow (14M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SHO scores higher overall (55/100 vs 45/100) and 11.0% revenue growth. 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 (?
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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