RLJ (RLJ Lodging Trust) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


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76 GF Score
Price $12.03
GF Value $9.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is RLJ Lodging Trust Moat Score?

RLJ Lodging Trust RLJ +4.34% 76 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates RLJ with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 993 REITs companies, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks better than 87.21% on this metric.

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

RLJ Lodging Trust has Narrow Moat: RLJ Lodging Trust has a discernible moat due to its superior distribution network and brand strength in the hospitality sector. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant customer switching costs.

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

RLJ Lodging Trust  (NYSE:RLJ) 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

RLJ Lodging Trust Moat Score Related Terms

RLJ vs XHR, PEB, SHO: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, RLJ 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.

RLJ Lodging Trust Moat Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 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, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #127 out of 993 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is RLJ Lodging Trust's Moat Score too high?
RLJ Lodging Trust's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #127 out of 993 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RLJ Lodging Trust has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RLJ Lodging Trust's Moat Score compare to XHR and PEB?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, RLJ Lodging Trust ranks #127 out of 993 companies for Moat Score. This places RLJ 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. RLJ 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 RLJ Lodging Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.94, compared to a current price of $12.03 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. RLJ Lodging Trust's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 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 RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RLJ Lodging Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.03 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.94. GuruFocus considers RLJ Lodging Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RLJ:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $9.94 vs. price of $12.03 (21% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

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

RLJ Lodging Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges RLJpA.PFD:USA
Address 7373 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
RLJ Lodging Trust is a real estate investment trust focused on premium-branded, rooms-oriented, high-margin, focused-service, and compact full-service hotels located within the heart of demand locations. Its hotels are geographically diverse and concentrated in urban markets providing multiple demand generators from business, leisure, and other travelers. Its hotels are under the Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt brand names. The Hotel is a single reportable segment. Its hotel segment revenues are derived from the operation of hotel properties which includes room revenue by renting hotel rooms, food and beverage revenue from the sale of food and beverages, and other revenue from parking fees, resort fees, gift shop sales, and other guest service fees.
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