APLE (Apple Hospitality REIT) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


APLE Apple Hospitality REIT Inc APLE
85 GF Score
Price $16.64
GF Value $14.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Apple Hospitality REIT Moat Score?

Apple Hospitality REIT APLE +0.24% 85 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates APLE with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 REITs companies, Apple Hospitality REIT ranks better than 95.05% on this metric.

Apple Hospitality REIT has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Apple Hospitality REIT has Narrow Moat: Apple Hospitality REIT Inc benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and extensive distribution network in the hospitality sector. However, it faces competitive pressures and lacks significant pricing power or unique intellectual property.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Apple Hospitality REIT might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Apple Hospitality REIT  (NYSE:APLE) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Apple Hospitality REIT Moat Score Related Terms

APLE vs PK, DRH, SHO: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Apple Hospitality REIT's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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.

Apple Hospitality REIT Moat Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Apple Hospitality REIT's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Apple Hospitality REIT's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Apple Hospitality REIT ranks #49 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Apple Hospitality REIT's Moat Score too high?
Apple Hospitality REIT's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Apple Hospitality REIT ranks #49 out of 990 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Apple Hospitality REIT has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apple Hospitality REIT's Moat Score compare to PK and DRH?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Apple Hospitality REIT ranks #49 out of 990 companies for Moat Score. This places Apple Hospitality REIT in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a REITs company?
A good Moat Score depends on the REITs industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Apple Hospitality REIT's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apple Hospitality REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.96, compared to a current price of $16.64 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Apple Hospitality REIT's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 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 Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple Hospitality REIT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.64 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.96. GuruFocus considers Apple Hospitality REIT to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for APLE:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $14.96 vs. price of $16.64 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the APLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Apple Hospitality REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 48T:Germany
Address 814 East Main Street, Richmond, VA, USA, 23219
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc is a real estate investment trust that invests in income-producing real estate, majorly in the lodging sector, in the United States. It chiefly invests in upscale service hotels. All of the company's hotels operate under the Marriott or Hilton brands. Apple Hospitality has wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiaries, which lease all of the company's hotels from wholly-owned qualified REIT subsidiaries. These hotels are managed under separate agreements with various hotel management companies that are unaffiliated with Apple Hospitality. The company derives its income from hotel revenue, its sole segment.
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