Apple Hospitality REIT Inc (APLE)vsSotherly Hotels Inc Series B Pref (SOHOB)
APLE
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc
$15.55
-0.06%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $3.68B
SOHOB
Sotherly Hotels Inc Series B Pref
$3.30
0.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $69.41M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc generates 717% more annual revenue ($1.44B vs $176.39M). APLE leads profitability with a 12.2% profit margin vs -4.4%. APLE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
APLE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
SOHOB
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+14.3%
Fair Value
$14.41
Current Price
$15.55
$1.14 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SOHOB.
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%
Earnings expanding 243.0% YoY
Generating 9.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.7% revenue growth
4.6% earnings growth
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.9%
ROE of -22.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APLE
The strongest argument for APLE centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : SOHOB
The strongest argument for SOHOB centers on EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : APLE
The primary concerns for APLE are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SOHOB
The primary concerns for SOHOB are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APLE profiles as a value stock while SOHOB is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
APLE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
APLE is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
SOHOB generates stronger free cash flow (9.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
APLE scores higher overall (51/100 vs 30/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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 (?
Sotherly Hotels Inc Series B Pref
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HOTEL & MOTEL · USA
Sotherly Hotels Inc. is a self-managed, self-managed lodging REIT focused on acquiring, renovating, upgrading, and repositioning luxury full-service hotels to upscale hotels in the southern United States. The company is headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia.
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