AHT (Ashford Hospitality Trust) EV-to-EBIT: 11.81 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 58% Below Median

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What is Ashford Hospitality Trust EV-to-EBIT?

Ashford Hospitality Trust AHT +1.47% 42 EV-to-EBIT is 11.81 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 28.13. GuruFocus rates AHT with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 REITs companies, Ashford Hospitality Trust ranks worse than 85.06% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ashford Hospitality Trust's Enterprise Value is $2,547 Mil. Ashford Hospitality Trust's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $216 Mil. Therefore, Ashford Hospitality Trust's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ashford Hospitality Trust's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

AHT' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -76.78   Med: 28.13   Max: 133.92
Current: 11.81

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ashford Hospitality Trust was 133.92. The lowest was -76.78. And the median was 28.13.

AHT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
85.06% of 656 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.19 vs AHT: 11.81

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Ashford Hospitality Trust's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,401 Mil. Ashford Hospitality Trust's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $216 Mil. Ashford Hospitality Trust's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.98%.


Ashford Hospitality Trust  (NYSE:AHT) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Ashford Hospitality Trust's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=215.609/2400.5856
=8.98 %

Ashford Hospitality Trust's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,401 Mil.
Ashford Hospitality Trust's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $216 Mil.

* 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.


Ashford Hospitality Trust EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Ashford Hospitality Trust EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ashford Hospitality Trust's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Ashford Hospitality Trust EV-to-EBIT Chart

Ashford Hospitality Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Ashford Hospitality Trust Quarterly Data
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AHT vs IHT, HST, RHP: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Ashford Hospitality Trust's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Ashford Hospitality Trust EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Ashford Hospitality Trust's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ashford Hospitality Trust's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Ashford Hospitality Trust EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Ashford Hospitality Trust's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2547.173/215.609
=11.81

Ashford Hospitality Trust's current Enterprise Value is $2,547 Mil.
Ashford Hospitality Trust's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $216 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 11.81 mean?
Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.81 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ashford Hospitality Trust and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 28.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashford Hospitality Trust ranks #558 out of 656 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Ashford Hospitality Trust's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ashford Hospitality Trust's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.81 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 28.13. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.19. Ashford Hospitality Trust's value of 11.81 is 35.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashford Hospitality Trust ranks #558 out of 656 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ashford Hospitality Trust has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashford Hospitality Trust's EV-to-EBIT compare to IHT and HST?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ashford Hospitality Trust ranks #558 out of 656 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ashford Hospitality Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.19. Ashford Hospitality Trust's value of 11.81 is 35.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.13 vs. the industry median of 18.19, Ashford Hospitality Trust has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 18.19, based on 656 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ashford Hospitality Trust's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.81 is 35.1% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ashford Hospitality Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashford Hospitality Trust's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.81, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 28.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashford Hospitality Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.02, compared to a current price of $3.11 — trading 48.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.81, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 28.13 and 35.1% below the REITs industry median of 18.19. Ashford Hospitality Trust's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.81 as of Aug. 13, 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 Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashford Hospitality Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.11 is trading 48.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.02. GuruFocus considers Ashford Hospitality Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AHT:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.81 (58% below median its 10-year median of 28.13)
  • GF Value™: $6.02 vs. price of $3.11 (48.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.1% below the REITs median (#558 of 656)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AHT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ashford Hospitality Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX, USA, 75254
Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) operating in the hotel lodging industry. The company's portfolio consists of upscale and upper upscale full-service hotels, with its investment focused on acquiring and investing in upper upscale full-service hotels in the United States that have revenue per available room (RevPAR) generally less than twice the U.S. national average, through direct real estate ownership as well as equity and debt investments. Its hotel properties are mainly branded under internationally recognized names such as Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and InterContinental Hotels Group. It operates through a single reportable business segment, direct hotel investments, which involves owning hotel properties through acquisitions or new development.
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