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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust(PEB)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
5-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 17 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+8.4% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$20.39
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PEB

10/23/2026: PEB (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 17 days. Simulated Profits (8.40%). Updated daily EoD!

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust is a real estate investment trust focused on owning and managing a portfolio of upper-upscale and full-service hotels in major U.S. markets. Its core strength lies in a carefully curated, high-barrier-to-entry portfolio and experienced leadership, which has historically helped it weather volatile economic cycles. The company’s primary investment opportunity centers on the continued recovery of travel demand and potential portfolio value enhancements. However, investors must consider the significant risks posed by high leverage, cyclical sensitivity, and competition from alternative lodging. This stock may suit investors seeking long-term real estate exposure, though it requires careful monitoring of macroeconomic trends and the company’s ongoing deleveraging initiatives.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company's growth is more cyclical than secular, dependent on economic cycles rather than consistent innovation.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock tends to track travel industry cycles rather than short-term price momentum, making it conditional on broad sector recovery.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at a discount to Net Asset Value (NAV), attracting investors looking for real estate value plays.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividends are subject to the cyclicality of hotel profitability and may be reduced or suspended during economic downturns.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh leverage and the inherent volatility of the hospitality industry make this a high-risk equity.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe hospitality sector is highly cyclical, leading to significant price swings based on economic and travel sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumChanges in interest rates directly impact the capitalization rates used to value hotel properties.
Competition riskMediumDirect competition from other REITs and alternative lodging platforms like Airbnb pressures market share and pricing power.
Business qualityMediumWhile the portfolio is high-quality, the operational model depends heavily on the performance of third-party management companies.
Dividend incomeMediumIncome is variable rather than fixed, with susceptibility to economic shocks reducing payout certainty.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully managing a large, diverse portfolio of luxury hotels across varying markets is operationally complex.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 23.96%
Avg. Invested days 41
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PEB receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PEB has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 10.3%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-1451.4%), moderate revenue growth (+1.5%), weak profitability (net margin -4.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PEB's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (10.3% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is PEB's strongest growth driver at +1.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-1451.4%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-44.6%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 131.4% and approximately 97.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.58% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 17.64%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 10.01%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 7.60%
State Street Corp 5.72%
T. Rowe Price Investment Management,Inc. 4.83%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PEB generates approximately $-67 of gross profit, $51 of operating income, and $103 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -11.25% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PEB has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.30B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 19.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 19.5
Volume (30-day avg) 2.4M shares
Beta 1.44
52 Weeks Range 9.96 - 21.26
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 9.96 - 21.26
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.19%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.68

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Hotel Property OperationsRoom rentals, food and beverage sales, and conference/meeting service fees.You are investing in the rent and service revenue generated by luxury and upscale hotels.

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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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When After Market
Estimate 0.51
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -3.11%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.33%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.28%
Return on Equity (TTM) -1.63%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 24.57
Enterprise Value 3.64B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.53
Enterprise Value 3.64B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.53
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.48
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.5
Shares Outstanding 112.84M
Shares Floating 109.91M
Shares Outstanding 112.84M
Shares Floating 109.91M
Percent Insiders 2.58
Percent Institutions 131.37

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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon 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)

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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