BHR (Braemar Hotels & Resorts) Debt-to-Equity: 5.08 (As of Jun. 2026) — 57% Above Median

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BHR Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc BHR
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Price $1.90
GF Value $2.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Braemar Hotels & Resorts Debt-to-Equity?

Braemar Hotels & Resorts BHR +2.15% 60 Debt-to-Equity is 5.08 as of Jun. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 3.23. GuruFocus rates BHR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 682 REITs companies, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks worse than 96.92% on this metric.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. Braemar Hotels & Resorts's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $746.3 Mil. Braemar Hotels & Resorts's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $147.0 Mil. Braemar Hotels & Resorts's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.08.

A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.

The historical rank and industry rank for Braemar Hotels & Resorts's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

BHR' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15   Med: 3.23   Max: 8.1
Current: 5.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Braemar Hotels & Resorts was 8.10. The lowest was 2.15. And the median was 3.23.

BHR's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
96.92% of 682 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78 vs BHR: 5.08

Braemar Hotels & Resorts  (NYSE:BHR) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Braemar Hotels & Resorts Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Braemar Hotels & Resorts Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Braemar Hotels & Resorts's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Debt-to-Equity Chart

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Annual Data
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Debt-to-Equity
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Braemar Hotels & Resorts Quarterly Data
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BHR vs AHT, IHT, CLDT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Braemar Hotels & Resorts's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Braemar Hotels & Resorts Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Braemar Hotels & Resorts's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Braemar Hotels & Resorts's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Braemar Hotels & Resorts Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Braemar Hotels & Resorts's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a Debt-to-Equity of 5.08 mean?
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR) has a Debt-to-Equity of 5.08 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Braemar Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 3.23. Over the past decade, Braemar Hotels & Resorts' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.15 to 8.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks #661 out of 682 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is Braemar Hotels & Resorts' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Braemar Hotels & Resorts' current Debt-to-Equity of 5.08 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 3.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 8.10. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Braemar Hotels & Resorts' value of 5.08 is 551.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks #661 out of 682 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Braemar Hotels & Resorts has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Braemar Hotels & Resorts' Debt-to-Equity compare to AHT and IHT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks #661 out of 682 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Braemar Hotels & Resorts in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Braemar Hotels & Resorts' value of 5.08 is 551.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Braemar Hotels & Resorts' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 2.15 to 8.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.23 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Braemar Hotels & Resorts has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 682 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Braemar Hotels & Resorts's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.08 is 551.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Braemar Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Braemar Hotels & Resorts's current Debt-to-Equity is 5.08, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Braemar Hotels & Resorts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.24, compared to a current price of $1.90 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 5.08, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 3.23 and 551.3% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. Braemar Hotels & Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR), the current Debt-to-Equity is 5.08 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braemar Hotels & Resorts stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.90 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.24. GuruFocus considers Braemar Hotels & Resorts to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BHR:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 5.08 (57% above median its 10-year median of 3.23)
  • GF Value™: $2.24 vs. price of $1.90 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 551.3% above the REITs median (#661 of 682)

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Braemar Hotels & Resorts Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX, USA, 75254
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc is a real estate investment trust company that invests in high revenue per available room, or RevPAR, luxury hotels and resorts. The firm operates in various U.S. states such as California, Texas, Washington, Philadelphia, Florida, and Illinois as well as Washington, D.C. and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The company operates through its direct hotel investment segment of the hotel lodging industry. Its revenue streams include rooms, food and beverage, and other. The firm's hotels operate under various brands, such as Marriott, Hilton, Courtyard, and, among others.
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