Apple Hospitality REIT Inc (APLE)vsSunstone Hotel Investors Inc (SHO)
APLE
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc
$11.97
+1.79%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $2.78B
SHO
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc
$9.26
+1.87%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc generates 47% more annual revenue ($1.41B vs $960.13M). APLE leads profitability with a 12.4% profit margin vs 2.6%. 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-
SHO
Hold44
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
-3337.0%
Fair Value
$0.27
Current Price
$9.26
$8.99 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%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APLE
The strongest argument for APLE centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : SHO
The strongest argument for SHO centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : APLE
The primary concerns for APLE are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SHO
The primary concerns for SHO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 222.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APLE profiles as a declining stock while SHO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
SHO is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
APLE generates stronger free cash flow (44M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
APLE scores higher overall (50/100 vs 44/100). 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 (?
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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