Diamondrock Hospitality Company Common Stock (DRH)vsSunstone Hotel Investors Inc (SHO)
DRH
Diamondrock Hospitality Company Common Stock
$11.61
+0.61%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $2.26B
SHO
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc
$11.48
-0.17%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $2.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Diamondrock Hospitality Company Common Stock generates 14% more annual revenue ($1.12B vs $985.77M). DRH leads profitability with a 9.3% profit margin vs 3.8%. DRH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.52. DRH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
DRH
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
SHO
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+37.6%
Fair Value
$16.07
Current Price
$11.61
$4.46 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
Earnings expanding 75.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 1170.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.3% revenue growth
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : DRH
The strongest argument for DRH centers on EPS Growth, 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 : DRH
The primary concerns for DRH are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
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
DRH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — 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
DRH scores higher overall (57/100 vs 55/100). SHO offers better value entry with a 35.1% margin of safety. 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.
Diamondrock Hospitality Company Common Stock
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HOTEL & MOTEL · USA
DiamondRock Hospitality Company is a self-advising real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns a leading portfolio of geographically diversified hotels concentrated in major entry markets and destination resort locations.
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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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