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Apple Hospitality REIT Inc(APLE)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for APLE
09/28/2026: APLE (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Apple Hospitality REIT is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns a diverse, upscale portfolio of rooms-focused hotels. The company's primary strength lies in its focus on high-quality, select-service properties operating under major brands like Marriott and Hilton, which generally offer attractive operating margins. Its main growth story centers on strategic portfolio optimization and acquisitions in key U.S. markets. However, the stock faces risks related to economic cyclicality, rising interest rates, and competition from alternative lodging. It may suit dividend-focused investors seeking exposure to the hospitality sector, provided they monitor travel demand trends and the firm's debt management closely.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers moderate growth potential linked to industry cycles rather than aggressive capital appreciation. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum play is conditional on sustained travel industry uptrends and positive interest rate sentiment. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Real estate assets provide tangible value and dividend income often attractive to value-oriented portfolios. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The REIT structure and consistent dividend history make this a primary consideration for income-focused strategies. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | Hospitality REITs carry inherent economic cyclicality and volatility risk despite dividend stability. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Lodging stocks often fluctuate significantly based on macroeconomic travel sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Investors must account for interest rate sensitivity affecting REIT valuations. |
| Competition risk (Lodging REITs) | Medium | Intense competition for property acquisition and market share limits pricing power. |
| Business quality | Strong | Focus on high-quality, upscale, rooms-focused assets provides a stable, efficient operating model. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Payouts depend on operating cash flow from volatile hotel markets. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Reliance on third-party management requires consistent oversight to ensure operational performance. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -16.35% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.82B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 21.88 | 1Y Target Price 17.17 |
Price to earnings Ratio 21.88 | 1Y Target Price 17.17 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.4M shares | Beta 0.87 | 52 Weeks Range 10.22 - 17.20 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 10.22 - 17.20 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 5.96% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.74 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Revenue | Room rates and ancillary hotel income from guests staying at properties. | The company acts as a landlord, earning money primarily from the nightly fees guests pay to stay in its upscale hotels. |
| Geography | Diversified locations across the United States. | Exposure is spread across diverse U.S. markets, reducing reliance on any single city or state. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 21.88 | Forward PE 23.47 | Enterprise Value 5.34B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.65 |
Enterprise Value 5.34B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.65 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.71 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.76 | Shares Outstanding 236.08M | Shares Floating 218.44M |
Shares Outstanding 236.08M | Shares Floating 218.44M | ||
Percent Insiders 7.12 | Percent Institutions 89.99 |
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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.
About Apple Hospitality REIT Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Richmond, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-05-18 | CEO & Director Mr. Justin G. Knight | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Hotel & Motel | Full time employees 64 | |
Full time employees 64 | |||
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of upscale, rooms-focused hotels in the United States. Apple Hospitality's portfolio consists of 216 hotels with approximately 29,500 guest rooms located in 83 markets throughout 37 states and the District of Columbia. Concentrated with industry-leading brands, the Company's hotel portfolio consists of 114 Hilton-branded hotels, 96 Marriott-branded hotels, five Hyatt-branded hotels and one independent hotel. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. was established on 8 November, 2007 and was incorporated in Virginia.
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