Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) Quick Ratio: 0.24 (As of Mar. 2026) — 54% Below Median

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STU:HPO0 Service Properties Trust STU:HPO0
61 GF Score
Price €7.60
GF Value €11.96
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Service Properties Trust Quick Ratio?

Service Properties Trust STU:HPO0 61 Quick Ratio is 0.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 0.52. 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 746 REITs companies, Service Properties Trust ranks worse than 85.52% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Service Properties Trust's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.

Service Properties Trust has a quick ratio of 0.24. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Service Properties Trust's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:HPO0' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.52   Max: 1.86
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, Service Properties Trust's highest Quick Ratio was 1.86. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.52.

STU:HPO0's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
85.52% of 746 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs STU:HPO0: 0.24

Service Properties Trust  (STU:HPO0) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Service Properties Trust Quick Ratio Related Terms


Service Properties Trust Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Service Properties Trust's Quick Ratio 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.

Service Properties Trust Quick Ratio Chart

Service Properties Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
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Service Properties Trust Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:HPO0 vs INN, CLDT, RLJ: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Service Properties Trust's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Service Properties Trust's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Service Properties Trust's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Service Properties Trust Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

Service Properties Trust's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(398.558-0)/436.418
=0.91

Service Properties Trust's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(105.551-0)/433.469
=0.24

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.24 mean?
Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) has a Quick Ratio of 0.24 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Service Properties Trust and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Service Properties Trust's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Service Properties Trust ranks #638 out of 746 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Service Properties Trust's Quick Ratio too high?
Service Properties Trust's current Quick Ratio of 0.24 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 1.86. The REITs industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Service Properties Trust's value of 0.24 is 72.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Service Properties Trust ranks #638 out of 746 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Quick Ratio compare to INN and CLDT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Service Properties Trust ranks #638 out of 746 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Service Properties Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Service Properties Trust's value of 0.24 is 72.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Service Properties Trust's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.87, 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 Quick Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Quick Ratio among REITs companies is 0.87, based on 746 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Service Properties Trust's current Quick Ratio of 0.24 is 72.4% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Service Properties Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service Properties Trust's current Quick Ratio is 0.24, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.24, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 72.4% below the REITs industry median of 0.87. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0), the current Quick Ratio is 0.24 as of Mar. 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:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.24 (54% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
  • GF Value™: €11.96 vs. price of €7.60 (36.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.4% below the REITs median (#638 of 746)

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges SVC:USA
Address 255 Washington Street, Suite 300, Two Newton Place, Newton, MA, USA, 02458-1634
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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