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Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE:CLDT) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Chatham Lodging Trust Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Chatham Lodging Trust Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chatham Lodging Trust's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Chatham Lodging Trust Forward PE Ratio Chart
Chatham Lodging Trust Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2022-12
Forward PE Ratio
34.60
44.25
Chatham Lodging Trust Quarterly Data
2019-09
2019-12
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2024-03
Forward PE Ratio
34.25
34.60
54.95
44.25
208.33
476.19
68.49
149.25
CLDT vs INN, SVC, BHR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Chatham Lodging Trust's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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.
Chatham Lodging Trust Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Chatham Lodging Trust's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chatham Lodging Trust's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Chatham Lodging Trust Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 310.67 as of Aug. 29, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Chatham Lodging Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks #447 out of 457 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is Chatham Lodging Trust's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Chatham Lodging Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 310.67. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.16. Chatham Lodging Trust's value of 310.67 is 1822.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks #447 out of 457 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chatham Lodging Trust has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chatham Lodging Trust's Forward PE Ratio compare to INN and SVC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks #447 out of 457 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Chatham Lodging Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.16. Chatham Lodging Trust's value of 310.67 is 1822.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.16, based on 457 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chatham Lodging Trust's current Forward PE Ratio of 310.67 is 1822.5% above 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Chatham Lodging Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chatham Lodging Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 310.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chatham Lodging Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.54, compared to a current price of $13.67 — trading 60.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 310.67 and 1822.5% above the REITs industry median of 16.16. Chatham Lodging Trust's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 310.67 as of Aug. 29, 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 Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chatham Lodging Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.67 is trading 60.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.54.
GuruFocus considers Chatham Lodging Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLDT:
Forward PE Ratio: 310.67
GF Value™: $8.54 vs. price of $13.67 (60.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1822.5% above the REITs median (#447 of 457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLDT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chatham Lodging Trust is a U.S.-based real estate investment trust that invests in upscale extended-stay hotels. The firm operates across various states in the U.S., including California, New York, Texas, Florida, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, among others. Substantially all of the company's assets are held and operated by its operating partnership, Chatham Lodging, LP. Chatham Lodging LP and its subsidiaries lease the overall company's hotels. Chatham's revenue streams include room, food and beverage, and other. The room comprises the majority of its total revenue. Chatham's hotels operate under various brands, which include Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt.
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