Summit Hotel Properties Inc (INN)vsSunstone Hotel Investors Inc (SHO)
INN
Summit Hotel Properties Inc
$5.85
-0.34%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $622.02M
SHO
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc
$11.48
-0.17%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $2.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc generates 35% more annual revenue ($985.77M vs $730.05M). SHO leads profitability with a 3.8% profit margin vs -1.5%. SHO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
INN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
SHO
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+71.3%
Fair Value
$16.22
Current Price
$5.85
$10.37 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
0.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -1.5% — below average capital efficiency
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 : INN
The strongest argument for INN 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 : INN
The primary concerns for INN are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
INN profiles as a turnaround stock while SHO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
INN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.28 — expect wider price swings.
SHO is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
INN generates stronger free cash flow (16M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHO scores higher overall (55/100 vs 40/100) and 11.0% revenue growth. INN offers better value entry with a 71.3% margin of safety. 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.
Summit Hotel Properties Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HOTEL & MOTEL · USA
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on the ownership of premium brand hotels with efficient operating models primarily in the luxury segment of the lodging industry.
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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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