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Sunstone Hotel InvestorsSHO +0.46%77 EV-to-OCF is 15.90 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 14.52. 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 924 REITs companies, Sunstone Hotel Investors ranks better than 55.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sunstone Hotel Investors's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SHO'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -455.37 Med: 14.52 Max: 121.94
Current: 15.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Sunstone Hotel Investors was 121.94. The lowest was -455.37. And the median was 14.52.
SHO's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 55.63% of 924
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 17.665
vs SHO: 15.90
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.
Sunstone Hotel Investors (NYSE:SHO) EV-to-OCF Explanation
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.
Sunstone Hotel Investors's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sunstone Hotel Investors's share price for today is $10.91.
Sunstone Hotel Investors'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 $0.220.
* 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.
Sunstone Hotel Investors EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Sunstone Hotel Investors EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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, Sunstone Hotel Investors'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.
Sunstone Hotel Investors EV-to-OCF vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sunstone Hotel Investors's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunstone Hotel Investors's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Sunstone Hotel Investors's current Enterprise Value is $3,154 Mil.
Sunstone Hotel Investors'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 $198 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 (SHO) has a EV-to-OCF of 15.90 as of Sep. 09, 2026. This is 10% above median its historical median of 14.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunstone Hotel Investors ranks #410 out of 924 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Sunstone Hotel Investors' EV-to-OCF too high?
Sunstone Hotel Investors' current EV-to-OCF of 15.90 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 14.52. The REITs industry median EV-to-OCF is 17.67. Sunstone Hotel Investors' value of 15.90 is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunstone Hotel Investors ranks #410 out of 924 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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-OCF compare to PEB and XHR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sunstone Hotel Investors ranks #410 out of 924 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Sunstone Hotel Investors in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 17.67. Sunstone Hotel Investors' value of 15.90 is 10% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.52 vs. the industry median of 17.67, Sunstone Hotel Investors 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 17.67, based on 924 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. Sunstone Hotel Investors's current EV-to-OCF of 15.90 is 10% 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 17.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunstone Hotel Investors's current EV-to-OCF is 15.90, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 14.52. 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 $10.91 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.90, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 14.52 and 10% below the REITs industry median of 17.67. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sunstone Hotel Investors (SHO), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.90 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 $10.91 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.15.
GuruFocus considers Sunstone Hotel Investors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHO:
EV-to-OCF: 15.90 (10% above median its 10-year median of 14.52)
GF Value™: $11.15 vs. price of $10.91 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10% below the REITs median (#410 of 924)
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 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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