SHO (Sunstone Hotel Investors) EV-to-EBIT: 30.89 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 71% Above Median

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SHO Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc SHO
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Price $10.93
GF Value $11.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sunstone Hotel Investors EV-to-EBIT?

Sunstone Hotel Investors SHO +0.60% 77 EV-to-EBIT is 30.89 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 18.02. GuruFocus rates SHO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 649 REITs companies, Sunstone Hotel Investors ranks worse than 79.04% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Sunstone Hotel Investors's Enterprise Value is $3,157 Mil. Sunstone Hotel Investors's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $102 Mil. Therefore, Sunstone Hotel Investors's EV-to-EBIT for today is 30.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sunstone Hotel Investors's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

SHO' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.95   Med: 18.02   Max: 109
Current: 30.89

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Sunstone Hotel Investors was 109.00. The lowest was -33.95. And the median was 18.02.

SHO's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
79.04% of 649 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 17.77 vs SHO: 30.89

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Sunstone Hotel Investors's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,280 Mil. Sunstone Hotel Investors's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $102 Mil. Sunstone Hotel Investors's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.12%.


Sunstone Hotel Investors  (NYSE:SHO) 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) %.

Sunstone Hotel Investors'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 )
=102.189/3279.6738
=3.12 %

Sunstone Hotel Investors's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,280 Mil.
Sunstone Hotel Investors'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 $102 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.


Sunstone Hotel Investors EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Sunstone Hotel Investors EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sunstone Hotel Investors'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.

Sunstone Hotel Investors EV-to-EBIT Chart

Sunstone Hotel Investors Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Sunstone Hotel Investors Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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SHO vs PEB, XHR, RLJ: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Sunstone Hotel Investors'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.


Sunstone Hotel Investors EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sunstone Hotel Investors's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sunstone Hotel Investors's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Sunstone Hotel Investors EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Sunstone Hotel Investors's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3157.052/102.189
=30.89

Sunstone Hotel Investors's current Enterprise Value is $3,157 Mil.
Sunstone Hotel Investors'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 $102 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 30.89 mean?
Sunstone Hotel Investors (SHO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 30.89 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sunstone Hotel Investors and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 18.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunstone Hotel Investors ranks #513 out of 649 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Sunstone Hotel Investors' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sunstone Hotel Investors' current EV-to-EBIT of 30.89 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 18.02. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.77. Sunstone Hotel Investors' value of 30.89 is 73.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunstone Hotel Investors ranks #513 out of 649 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sunstone Hotel Investors has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunstone Hotel Investors' EV-to-EBIT compare to PEB and XHR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sunstone Hotel Investors ranks #513 out of 649 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sunstone Hotel Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.77. Sunstone Hotel Investors' value of 30.89 is 73.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.02 vs. the industry median of 17.77, Sunstone Hotel Investors 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 17.77, based on 649 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. Sunstone Hotel Investors's current EV-to-EBIT of 30.89 is 73.8% 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 Sunstone Hotel Investors and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunstone Hotel Investors's current EV-to-EBIT is 30.89, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 18.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunstone Hotel Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunstone Hotel Investors (SHO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.15, compared to a current price of $10.93 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 30.89, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 18.02 and 73.8% above the REITs industry median of 17.77. Sunstone Hotel Investors' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Sunstone Hotel Investors (SHO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 30.89 as of Sep. 09, 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 Sunstone Hotel Investors (SHO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunstone Hotel Investors stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.93 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.15. GuruFocus considers Sunstone Hotel Investors to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHO:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 30.89 (71% above median its 10-year median of 18.02)
  • GF Value™: $11.15 vs. price of $10.93 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.8% above the REITs median (#513 of 649)

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


Sunstone Hotel Investors Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 15 Enterprise, Suite 200, Aliso Viejo, CA, USA, 92656
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc is a real estate investment trust that acquires, owns, manages, and renovates the full-service hotel and select-service hotel properties across various states in the United States. Its firm's portfolio consists upper upscale and luxury hotels located in convention, resort destination and urban markets. Its majority of the hotels operate under a brand owned by Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Four Seasons or Montage. It operates geographically in California which generates the majority of its revenue; Florida; and Hawaii. The company's sole source of income is hotel revenue from its Hotel Ownership Segment.
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