CLDT (Chatham Lodging Trust) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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69 GF Score
Price $13.67
GF Value $8.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Chatham Lodging Trust Moat Score?

Chatham Lodging Trust CLDT +2.40% 69 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates CLDT with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 963 REITs companies, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks better than 86.92% on this metric.

Chatham Lodging Trust has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Chatham Lodging Trust has Narrow Moat: Chatham Lodging Trust has a modest moat due to its portfolio of strategically located hotels and customer loyalty programs. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand strength or cost advantages.

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 Chatham Lodging Trust might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Chatham Lodging Trust  (NYSE:CLDT) 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

Chatham Lodging Trust Moat Score Related Terms

CLDT vs INN, SVC, BHR: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Chatham Lodging Trust'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.

Chatham Lodging Trust Moat Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Chatham Lodging Trust's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chatham Lodging Trust's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 29, 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, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks #126 out of 963 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Chatham Lodging Trust's Moat Score too high?
Chatham Lodging Trust's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks #126 out of 963 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to INN and SVC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks #126 out of 963 companies for Moat Score. This places Chatham Lodging Trust in the top 13% 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. Chatham Lodging Trust's current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT), the current Moat Score is 4 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:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $8.54 vs. price of $13.67 (60.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL, USA, 33401
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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