RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
RLJ Lodging Trust stock (RLJ) is currently trading at $7.67. RLJ Lodging Trust PE ratio is 750.00. RLJ Lodging Trust PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.85. Analyst consensus price target for RLJ is $8.53. WallStSmart rates RLJ as Underperform.
- RLJ PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- RLJ intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- RLJ fair value vs current price
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- Is RLJ undervalued or overvalued?
- RLJ Lodging Trust financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- RLJ Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- RLJ analyst price target and Smart Rating
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RLJ Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ)
RLJ trades 11914% above its Graham fair value of $0.07, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
89.83% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Areas to Watch (7)
Revenue declining -0.40%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -26.30%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Supporting Valuation Data
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 45/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.85), Price/Book (0.63) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.06) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -0.40%, EPS Growth at -26.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 1.27%, Operating Margin at 8.82%, Profit Margin at 2.11%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 1.27% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -0.40% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
RLJ Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
RLJ's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.85x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 2.67x (8th percentile). The current valuation is 84% below its historical high of 5.32x set in Dec 2014, and 13% above its historical low of 0.75x in Oct 2025.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) · REAL ESTATE › REIT - HOTEL & MOTEL
The Big Picture
RLJ Lodging Trust faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 1.3B with 40% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 211.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 127.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 48M in free cash flow and 63M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 40% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 750.0x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 7.8%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 2.3B is significantly higher than cash (375M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor REIT - HOTEL & MOTEL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact RLJ Lodging Trust.
Bottom Line
RLJ Lodging Trust faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About RLJ Lodging Trust(RLJ)
NYSE
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.