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Service Properties TrustSTU:HPO0 61 Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 873 REITs companies, Service Properties Trust ranks worse than 53.84% on this metric.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Service Properties Trust has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
The historical rank and industry rank for Service Properties Trust's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
STU:HPO0'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2 Med: 5 Max: 7
Current: 5
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Service Properties Trust was 7. The lowest was 2. And the median was 5.
Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) Piotroski F-Score Explanation
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
Service Properties Trust Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Service Properties Trust Piotroski F-Score 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.
STU:HPO0 vs INN, CLDT, RLJ: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Service Properties Trust's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score 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 Piotroski F-Score vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Service Properties Trust's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service Properties Trust's Piotroski F-Score 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.
*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.
Profitability
Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
Service Properties Trust's current Net Income (TTM) was -205.
==> Negative ==> Score 0.
Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)
Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
Service Properties Trust's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 99.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 3. Change in Return on Assets
Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.
Service Properties Trust's return on assets of this year was -0.0316941. Service Properties Trust's return on assets of last year was -0.043818.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Service Properties Trust's gearing of this year was 0.75304693. Service Properties Trust's gearing of last year was 0.79585469.
==> This year is lower or equal to last year. ==> Score 1.
Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)
Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.
Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Service Properties Trust's current ratio of this year was 0.243503. Service Properties Trust's current ratio of last year was 1.7017087.
==> Last year's current ratio is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue
Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.
Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.
Service Properties Trust's number of shares in issue this year was 33.279. Service Properties Trust's number of shares in issue last year was 33.123.
==> There is larger number of shares in issue this year. ==> Score 0.
Efficiency
Question 8. Change in Gross Margin
Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.
Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.
Service Properties Trust's gross margin of this year was 0.31963036. Service Properties Trust's gross margin of last year was 0.31651105.
==> This year's gross margin is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 9. Change in asset turnover
Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.
Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Service Properties Trust's asset turnover of this year was 0.23230986. Service Properties Trust's asset turnover of last year was 0.26418605.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Service Properties Trust has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 as of Jul. 28, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Service Properties Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Service Properties Trust's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Service Properties Trust ranks #470 out of 873 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Service Properties Trust's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Service Properties Trust's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. The REITs industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Service Properties Trust's value of 5 is 16.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Service Properties Trust ranks #470 out of 873 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 Piotroski F-Score compare to INN and CLDT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Service Properties Trust ranks #470 out of 873 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Service Properties Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Service Properties Trust's value of 5 is 16.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Service Properties Trust's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 6.00, 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 Piotroski F-Score for a REITs company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among REITs companies is 6.00, based on 873 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Service Properties Trust's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is 16.7% 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Service Properties Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service Properties Trust's current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 16.7% below the REITs industry median of 6.00. 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 Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0), the current Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jul. 28, 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:
Piotroski F-Score: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: €11.96 vs. price of €7.60 (36.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.7% below the REITs median (#470 of 873)
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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