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RLJ Lodging TrustRLJ -0.40%73 EV-to-EBIT is 32.25 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 21.22. GuruFocus rates RLJ with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 658 REITs companies, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks worse than 79.48% on this metric.
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RLJ Lodging Trust's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,463 Mil.
RLJ Lodging Trust's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $131 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.
RLJ Lodging Trust EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
RLJ Lodging Trust EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RLJ Lodging 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.
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, RLJ Lodging 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.
RLJ Lodging Trust EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
RLJ Lodging Trust's current Enterprise Value is $4,224 Mil.
RLJ Lodging Trust's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $131 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.
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) has a EV-to-EBIT of 32.25 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on RLJ Lodging Trust and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 21.22. According to the industry distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #523 out of 658 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-EBIT too high?
RLJ Lodging Trust's current EV-to-EBIT of 32.25 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 21.22. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.25. RLJ Lodging Trust's value of 32.25 is 76.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #523 out of 658 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RLJ Lodging Trust has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-EBIT compare to XHR and PEB?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #523 out of 658 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places RLJ Lodging Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.25. RLJ Lodging Trust's value of 32.25 is 76.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.22 vs. the industry median of 18.25, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 18.25, based on 658 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. RLJ Lodging Trust's current EV-to-EBIT of 32.25 is 76.7% 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 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 RLJ Lodging Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RLJ Lodging Trust's current EV-to-EBIT is 32.25, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 21.22. 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 $9.97, compared to a current price of $12.43 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 32.25, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 21.22 and 76.7% above the REITs industry median of 18.25. RLJ Lodging Trust's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ), the current EV-to-EBIT is 32.25 as of Jul. 28, 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 $12.43 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.97.
GuruFocus considers RLJ Lodging Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RLJ:
EV-to-EBIT: 32.25 (52% above median its 10-year median of 21.22)
GF Value™: $9.97 vs. price of $12.43 (24.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.7% above the REITs median (#523 of 658)
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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