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RLJ Lodging TrustRLJ -1.46%71 EV-to-OCF is 14.63 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 13.41. GuruFocus rates RLJ with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 936 REITs companies, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks better than 58.12% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, RLJ Lodging Trust's Enterprise Value is $3,907 Mil.
RLJ Lodging Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $267 Mil. Therefore, RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-OCF for today is 14.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
RLJ'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -77.94 Med: 13.41 Max: 892.4
Current: 14.63
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of RLJ Lodging Trust was 892.40. The lowest was -77.94. And the median was 13.41.
RLJ's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 58.12% of 936
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.135
vs RLJ: 14.63
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $10.83.
RLJ Lodging Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.000.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
RLJ Lodging Trust EV-to-OCF Related Terms
RLJ Lodging Trust EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-OCF falls into.
RLJ Lodging Trust's current Enterprise Value is $3,907 Mil.
RLJ Lodging Trust's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $267 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-OCF of 14.63 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 13.41. According to the industry distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #392 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
RLJ Lodging Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 14.63 is near median its 10-year median of 13.41. The REITs industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.14. RLJ Lodging Trust's value of 14.63 is 19.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #392 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RLJ Lodging Trust has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to XHR and PEB?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #392 out of 936 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts RLJ Lodging Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 18.14. RLJ Lodging Trust's value of 14.63 is 19.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.41 vs. the industry median of 18.14, 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-OCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-OCF among REITs companies is 18.14, based on 936 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RLJ Lodging Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 14.63 is 19.3% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 18.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RLJ Lodging Trust's current EV-to-OCF is 14.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.41. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.91, compared to a current price of $10.83 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 14.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.41 and 19.3% below the REITs industry median of 18.14. RLJ Lodging Trust's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ), the current EV-to-OCF is 14.63 as of Aug. 11, 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 $10.83 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.91.
GuruFocus considers RLJ Lodging Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RLJ:
EV-to-OCF: 14.63 (near median its 10-year median of 13.41)
GF Value™: $9.91 vs. price of $10.83 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.3% below the REITs median (#392 of 936)
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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