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RLJ Lodging TrustRLJ -0.49%74 Debt-to-Equity is 1.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates RLJ with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 REITs companies, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks worse than 71.74% on this metric.
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 RLJ Lodging Trust's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
RLJ'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 0.97 Max: 1.08
Current: 1.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of RLJ Lodging Trust was 1.08. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 0.97.
RLJ's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 71.74% of 683
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs RLJ: 1.08
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
RLJ Lodging Trust Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
RLJ Lodging Trust Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RLJ Lodging Trust'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.
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, RLJ Lodging Trust'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.
RLJ Lodging Trust Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, RLJ Lodging Trust's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RLJ Lodging Trust's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.08 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on RLJ Lodging Trust and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, RLJ Lodging Trust's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.63 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #490 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is RLJ Lodging Trust's Debt-to-Equity too high?
RLJ Lodging Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.08 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 1.08. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. RLJ Lodging Trust's value of 1.08 is 38.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #490 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RLJ Lodging Trust has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RLJ Lodging Trust's Debt-to-Equity compare to XHR and PEB?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #490 out of 683 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places RLJ Lodging Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. RLJ Lodging Trust's value of 1.08 is 38.5% above this benchmark. Historically, RLJ Lodging Trust's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.63 to 1.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 0.78, RLJ Lodging Trust 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 683 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. RLJ Lodging Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.08 is 38.5% 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 RLJ Lodging Trust 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. RLJ Lodging Trust's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.08, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RLJ Lodging Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.98, compared to a current price of $12.25 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.08, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 38.5% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. RLJ Lodging Trust's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.08 as of Mar. 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 RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RLJ Lodging Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.25 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.98.
GuruFocus considers RLJ Lodging Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RLJ:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.08 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: $9.98 vs. price of $12.25 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% above the REITs median (#490 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RLJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RLJ Lodging Trust is a real estate investment trust focused on premium-branded, rooms-oriented, high-margin, focused-service, and compact full-service hotels located within the heart of demand locations. Its hotels are geographically diverse and concentrated in urban markets providing multiple demand generators from business, leisure, and other travelers. Its hotels are under the Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt brand names. The Hotel is a single reportable segment. Its hotel segment revenues are derived from the operation of hotel properties which includes room revenue by renting hotel rooms, food and beverage revenue from the sale of food and beverages, and other revenue from parking fees, resort fees, gift shop sales, and other guest service fees.
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