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Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc(AHT)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
*as per simulation (see disclosures)- ALL
- 1Y
- 1M
- 1W
- BUY Advisory
- SELL Advisory (Profit)
- SELL Advisory (Loss)
- Profit
- Loss
- PASS (Skip)
Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AHT
11/11/2026: AHT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Ashford Hospitality Trust is a lodging-focused REIT that owns a portfolio of upper-upscale, full-service hotels in the United States. While the company holds a collection of quality physical assets, its financial story is heavily defined by high corporate debt and the ongoing challenge of managing a leveraged balance sheet. Its primary growth story revolves around stabilizing operations and potentially selling non-core assets to reduce financial pressure. Investors face significant risks, including high interest rate sensitivity and the history of shareholder dilution. This stock is generally suited for speculative investors familiar with the complexities of distressed REITs, and market participants should closely monitor debt maturity schedules and travel demand trends.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The company is currently focused on stabilization and debt management rather than aggressive growth. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock has historically struggled with consistent upward momentum and downward price pressure. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | While assets may trade at a discount to book value, the high debt load poses significant valuation risks. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Dividends are inconsistent and frequently suspended to support balance sheet health. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High financial leverage and volatility make this unsuitable for risk-averse investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is subject to significant fluctuations based on market sentiment and interest rate news. |
| Valuation risk | High | Complex capital structures can make determining intrinsic value difficult for investors. |
| Competition risk (Lodging REIT peers) | High | Larger, more efficient competitors consistently challenge AHT for market share and capital. |
| Business quality | Medium | The underlying hotel assets are generally high quality, but financial constraints limit their performance potential. |
| Dividend income | High | Income generation is unreliable due to the company's focus on debt service over distributions. |
| Execution risk | High | Management must successfully navigate complex debt refinancing and asset sales to remain viable. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -48.65% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/11/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Sector & Industry Intelligence
Sector snapshot as of 2026-11-10
Sector
Real Estate
- Signal
- Constructive
- Sentiment
- Strong Bullish
- Market state
- Strong Bullish
- Momentum
- BUY Breadth Improving
- BUY participation
- 56.2%
- Active BUY / eligible
- 18 / 32
- 22-session BUY-count change
- +14
More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.
Industry
REIT - Hotel & Motel
- BUY participation
- 85.7%
- Active BUY / eligible
- 6 / 7
- 22-session BUY-count change
- +3
The sector signal does not change this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 15.02M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.3M shares | Beta 1.82 | 52 Weeks Range 1.74 - 5.00 | Updated Date 11/11/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 1.74 - 5.00 | Updated Date 11/11/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -23.26 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Operations | Room revenue, food and beverage, and meeting space rentals from owned hotels. | The company makes money from people staying in their hotels, which fluctuates with travel demand. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 1.69 | Enterprise Value 2.13B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.01 |
Enterprise Value 2.13B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.01 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.17 | Shares Outstanding 6.47M | Shares Floating 5.95M |
Shares Outstanding 6.47M | Shares Floating 5.95M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.06 | Percent Institutions 24.26 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
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