Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Chatham Lodging TrustCLDT +2.40%69 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.40% as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 2.67. 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 670 REITs companies, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks better than 75.37% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Chatham Lodging Trust's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 2.40%.
Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE:CLDT) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Chatham Lodging Trust Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Chatham Lodging Trust Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Chatham Lodging Trust's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
CLDT vs INN, SVC, BHR: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Chatham Lodging Trust's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Chatham Lodging Trust's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chatham Lodging Trust's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.40% mean?
Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.40% as of Aug. 29, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Chatham Lodging Trust and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 2.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks #165 out of 670 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Chatham Lodging Trust's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Chatham Lodging Trust's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 2.40% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.67. Based on the distribution chart, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks #165 out of 670 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to INN and SVC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Chatham Lodging Trust ranks #165 out of 670 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Chatham Lodging Trust in the top 25% 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a REITs company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the REITs industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Chatham Lodging Trust and its competitors. Chatham Lodging Trust's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.40%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 2.67. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.40%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.67. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 2.40% 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:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 2.40% (10% below median its 10-year median of 2.67)
GF Value™: $8.54 vs. price of $13.67 (60.1% above fair value)
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.
69GF Score
Get the complete analysis for CLDT
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
CLDT has been successfully added to your 
