RLJ Lodging TrustRLJ +0.77%76 EV-to-FCF is 16.26 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 13.32. GuruFocus rates RLJ with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 REITs companies, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks better than 68.83% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, RLJ Lodging Trust's Enterprise Value is $4,125 Mil.
RLJ Lodging Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $254 Mil. Therefore, RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-FCF for today is 16.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
RLJ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -77.94 Med: 13.32 Max: 892.4
Current: 16.26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of RLJ Lodging Trust was 892.40. The lowest was -77.94. And the median was 13.32.
RLJ's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 68.83% of 738
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 23.01
vs RLJ: 16.26
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $11.78.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
RLJ Lodging Trust EV-to-FCF Related Terms
RLJ Lodging Trust EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-FCF falls into.
RLJ Lodging Trust's current Enterprise Value is $4,125 Mil.
RLJ Lodging Trust's Free Cash Flow 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 $254 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-FCF of 16.26 as of Jul. 04, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on RLJ Lodging Trust and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 13.32. According to the industry distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #230 out of 738 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-FCF too high?
RLJ Lodging Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 16.26 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 13.32. The REITs industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.01. RLJ Lodging Trust's value of 16.26 is 29.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #230 out of 738 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RLJ Lodging Trust has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RLJ Lodging Trust's EV-to-FCF compare to XHR and PEB?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #230 out of 738 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts RLJ Lodging Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.01. RLJ Lodging Trust's value of 16.26 is 29.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.32 vs. the industry median of 23.01, 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-FCF for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-FCF among REITs companies is 23.01, based on 738 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RLJ Lodging Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 16.26 is 29.3% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on RLJ Lodging Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RLJ Lodging Trust's current EV-to-FCF is 16.26, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 13.32. 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 $9.95, compared to a current price of $11.78 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 16.26, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 13.32 and 29.3% below the REITs industry median of 23.01. RLJ Lodging Trust's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ), the current EV-to-FCF is 16.26 as of Jul. 04, 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 $11.78 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.95.
GuruFocus considers RLJ Lodging Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RLJ:
EV-to-FCF: 16.26 (22% above median its 10-year median of 13.32)
GF Value™: $9.95 vs. price of $11.78 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.3% below the REITs median (#230 of 738)
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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