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RLJ Lodging TrustRLJ -0.32%74 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.07 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 10.74. GuruFocus rates RLJ with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 672 REITs companies, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks better than 64.43% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, RLJ Lodging Trust's enterprise value is $4,217 Mil.
RLJ Lodging Trust's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $323 Mil. Therefore, RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
RLJ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -240.45 Med: 10.74 Max: 112.53
Current: 13.07
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of RLJ Lodging Trust was 112.53. The lowest was -240.45. And the median was 10.74.
RLJ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 64.43% of 672
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.555
vs RLJ: 13.07
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
RLJ Lodging Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
RLJ Lodging Trust's share price for today is $12.39.
RLJ Lodging Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.010.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
RLJ Lodging Trust's current Enterprise Value is $4,217 Mil.
RLJ Lodging Trust's EBITDA 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 $323 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-EBITDA of 13.07 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on RLJ Lodging Trust. This is 22% above median its historical median of 10.74. According to the industry distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #239 out of 672 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
RLJ Lodging Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.07 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 10.74. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56. RLJ Lodging Trust's value of 13.07 is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #239 out of 672 companies in the REITs industry, which is above 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to XHR and PEB?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #239 out of 672 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts RLJ Lodging Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56. RLJ Lodging Trust's value of 13.07 is 16% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.74 vs. the industry median of 15.56, RLJ Lodging 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-EBITDA for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 15.56, based on 672 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RLJ Lodging Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.07 is 16% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on RLJ Lodging Trust. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RLJ Lodging Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.07, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 10.74. 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 $12.39 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.07, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 10.74 and 16% below the REITs industry median of 15.56. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.07 as of Jul. 30, 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 $12.39 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.97.
GuruFocus considers RLJ Lodging Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RLJ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.07 (22% above median its 10-year median of 10.74)
GF Value™: $9.97 vs. price of $12.39 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16% below the REITs median (#239 of 672)
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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