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Braemar Hotel & Resorts Inc(BHR)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$1.21
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BHR

10/09/2026: BHR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Braemar Hotel & Resorts Inc is a specialized lodging REIT focused on owning high-revenue-per-available-room luxury hotels and resorts. The company has a notable position in the high-end travel market, benefiting from prime property locations that appeal to affluent travelers. Its primary growth strategy revolves around luxury asset management and opportunistic portfolio improvements. However, investors must consider risks including a heavy debt burden, sensitivity to economic cycles, and dependence on external management. This stock may suit investors seeking exposure to luxury hospitality, though it carries higher volatility and execution risks that require monitoring of interest rates and travel trends.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers potential for capital appreciation through luxury asset recovery but faces significant growth headwinds.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks the sustained upward price momentum required for this strategy.
Value investorMixed fitThe stock may trade at a discount to Net Asset Value, but valuation risk remains due to debt levels.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividends are subject to the volatility of hotel earnings and corporate liquidity needs.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh leverage and reliance on the cyclical hospitality industry create substantial risk profile.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to sharp swings based on economic data and hospitality industry news.
Valuation riskMedium / highDetermining fair value is complex given the leverage and asset-heavy nature of the business.
Competition risk (lodging REITs)MediumLarger peers with more diversified portfolios can command better financing and operational efficiency.
Business qualityMediumThe portfolio consists of strong assets, but external management and debt structure impact quality.
Dividend incomeMediumDistributions are inconsistent and fluctuate with market cycles.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends on managing high-cost debt and optimizing luxury asset performance in varying markets.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -52.82%
Avg. Invested days 25
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BHR receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BHR has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-1218.3%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -5.3%), slightly negative revenue growth (-3.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BHR's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex -7.3% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
BHR's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -3.3% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-1218.3%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-155.6%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 56.3% and approximately 76.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 16.38% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 12.60%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.99%
Zazove Associates LLC 3.23%
LSV Asset Management 2.49%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.20%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BHR generates approximately $-11 of gross profit, $61 of operating income, and $-53 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 15.56%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BHR has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 88.84M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.5
Volume (30-day avg) 566.2K shares
Beta 0.82
52 Weeks Range 1.18 - 3.19
Updated Date 10/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.18 - 3.19
Updated Date 10/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 6.71%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.59

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Luxury Hotel OperationsRoom rates, food and beverage, and event hosting at luxury properties.Revenue comes from high-end traveler demand at their specific resort properties.
GeographyPrimary urban and resort markets across the United States.Performance is tied to the strength of the US luxury travel market.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 20.58
Enterprise Value 773.33M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.13
Enterprise Value 773.33M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.13
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.12
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.35
Shares Outstanding 68.68M
Shares Floating 52.38M
Shares Outstanding 68.68M
Shares Floating 52.38M
Percent Insiders 16.38
Percent Institutions 56.31

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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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