Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) ROCE %: -3.51% (As of Mar. 2026)

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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 ROCE %?

Service Properties Trust STU:HPO0 61 ROCE % is -3.51% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Service Properties Trust's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.51%.

Service Properties Trust  (STU:HPO0) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Service Properties Trust ROCE % Related Terms

Service Properties Trust ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Service Properties Trust's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Service Properties Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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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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Service Properties Trust ROCE % Calculation

Service Properties Trust's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=135.328/( ( (6799.178 - 531.918) + (5543.809 - 436.418) )/ 2 )
=135.328/( (6267.26+5107.391)/ 2 )
=135.328/5687.3255
=2.38 %

Service Properties Trust's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-174.552/( ( (5543.809 - 436.418) + (5260.606 - 433.469) )/ 2 )
=-174.552/( ( 5107.391 + 4827.137 )/ 2 )
=-174.552/4967.264
=-3.51 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -3.51% mean?
Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) has a ROCE % of -3.51% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Service Properties Trust's ROCE % too high?
Service Properties Trust's current ROCE % is -3.51%. 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 ROCE % compare to INN and CLDT?
Service Properties Trust's ROCE % of -3.51% can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.98. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a REITs company?
The median ROCE % among REITs companies is 4.98, based on 743 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the REITs industry, the median ROCE % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service Properties Trust's current ROCE % is -3.51%. 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 ROCE % is -3.51%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0), the current ROCE % is -3.51% 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:

  • ROCE %: -3.51%
  • GF Value™: €11.96 vs. price of €7.60 (36.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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.
61GF Score

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