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Service Properties TrustSTU:HPO0 61 FCF Margin % is 9.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 19.48. GuruFocus rates STU:HPO0 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 927 REITs companies, Service Properties Trust ranks worse than 73.46% on this metric.
* 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.
STU:HPO0 vs INN, CLDT, RLJ: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Service Properties Trust's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
Service Properties Trust FCF Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Service Properties Trust's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service Properties Trust's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) has a FCF Margin % of 9.76% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Service Properties Trust and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 19.48. Over the past decade, Service Properties Trust's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.97 to 29.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Service Properties Trust ranks #681 out of 927 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Service Properties Trust's FCF Margin % too high?
Service Properties Trust's current FCF Margin % of 9.76% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 19.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.97 to a high of 29.67. The REITs industry median FCF Margin % is 38.81. Service Properties Trust's value of 9.76% is 74.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Service Properties Trust ranks #681 out of 927 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Service Properties Trust has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service Properties Trust's FCF Margin % compare to INN and CLDT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Service Properties Trust ranks #681 out of 927 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Service Properties Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 38.81. Service Properties Trust's value of 9.76% is 74.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Service Properties Trust's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.97 to 29.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.48 vs. the industry median of 38.81, Service Properties 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 FCF Margin % for a REITs company?
The median FCF Margin % among REITs companies is 38.81, based on 927 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Service Properties Trust's current FCF Margin % of 9.76% is 74.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Service Properties Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median FCF Margin % is 38.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service Properties Trust's current FCF Margin % is 9.76%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 19.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Service Properties Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.96, compared to a current price of €7.60 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.76%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 19.48 and 74.9% below the REITs industry median of 38.81. Service Properties Trust's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0), the current FCF Margin % is 9.76% as of Mar. 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 Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Properties Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.60 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.96.
GuruFocus considers Service Properties Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:HPO0:
FCF Margin %: 9.76% (50% below median its 10-year median of 19.48)
GF Value™: €11.96 vs. price of €7.60 (36.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.9% below the REITs median (#681 of 927)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HPO0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Service Properties Trust is a real estate investment trust that owns hotel properties. These properties are located in the United States, along with Canada and Puerto Rico. The company operates through its segments hotel investment unit, and net lease investments. The firm derives the majority of its revenue from the hotel real estate investments unit. The hotels are distinguished between their service levels, which include full service, select service, and extended stay; and chain scale, which includes luxury, upper upscale, upscale, upper midscale, and midscale. The hotels are extended stay or upscale. Some of the hotel brands include Courtyard by Marriott, Royal Sonesta, Crowne Plaza, Hyatt Place, and others.
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