APLE
BEARISH
$12.32
Live
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. · NYSE
Target $13.14
(+6.7%)
$10.44
52W Range
$16.02
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$2.92B
P/E
16.88
ROE
5.4%
Profit margin
12.4%
Debt/Equity
0.51
Dividend yield
7.7%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
72%
The deterministic health scores raise significant concerns, with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicating marginal financial health and no available Altman Z-Score, limiting bankruptcy risk assessment. Despite a seemingly attractive valuation with a Price/Book below 1 and a 7.7% dividend yield, the company faces declining earnings and revenue, a high payout ratio of 129.73%, and weakening profitability trends. Analysts recommend a buy, but recent earnings misses, deteriorating growth, and lack of insider buying undermine confidence. The stock trades above the Graham Number ($14.87) but well above its intrinsic value estimate of $5.11, suggesting overvaluation relative to fundamentals.
Key Strengths
Attractive dividend yield of 7.70% provides income appeal
Price/Book ratio of 0.91 suggests shares trade below book value
Moderate Debt/Equity of 0.51 indicates manageable leverage
Gross margin of 43.01% remains strong relative to sector
Analyst recommendation is 'buy' with a target price of $13.14
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak financial health and operational instability
Payout ratio of 129.73% exceeds earnings, threatening dividend sustainability
Earnings and revenue declining YoY (-8.30% and -1.30%) with accelerating Q/Q EPS drop (-25.9%)
No Altman Z-Score available increases uncertainty around financial distress risk
Technical trend score of 0/100 signals strong bearish momentum
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$10.5
-14.8% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
46
Moderate
65
30
45
40
50
AI Verdict
Cautious Hold
Key drivers: Low Piotroski score, High dividend yield, Negative earnings growth, Overvalued relative to intrinsic value, Bearish technical trend
Confidence
70%
Value
65/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Price/Book of 0.91 indicates asset-backed valuation support
- Trading below analyst target price of $13.14
Watchpoints
- P/E of 16.88 is high relative to declining earnings
- Stock trades above Graham Number ($14.87) and significantly above intrinsic value ($5.11)
Future
30/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Analyst target implies 6.6% upside
Watchpoints
- Revenue Growth (YoY): -1.30%
- Earnings Growth (YoY): -8.30%
- Q/Q Earnings Growth: -9.60%
- Most Recent Q/Q EPS Growth: -25.9%
Past
45/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Historically beat earnings estimates in earlier quarters (e.g., +28.9%, +77.8%)
- 5-Year price change of +23.4% shows long-term resilience
Watchpoints
- Recent earnings misses: 3 of last 4 quarters below estimates
- Average surprise (last 4): -8.20%
- 1Y, 3Y, and 5Y performance shows decelerating momentum
Health
40/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates short-term liquidity adequacy
- Debt/Equity of 0.51 is conservative
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 signals weak financial health
- No Altman Z-Score available for distress risk modeling
- ROE of 5.41% is low, especially for a REIT
Dividend
50/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend yield of 7.70% is high and attractive in current rate environment
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 129.73% is unsustainable long-term
- Dividend Strength score of 40/100 reflects risk of cut
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$12.32
Analyst Target
$13.14
Upside/Downside
+6.7%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for APLE and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
APLE
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.
Primary
|
+23.4% | -12.2% | -12.8% | +2.0% | +2.6% | -0.5% |
|
CURB
Curbline Properties Corp.
Peer
|
+48.3% | +48.3% | +25.5% | +16.3% | +9.7% | -0.5% |
|
DX
Dynex Capital, Inc.
Peer
|
+32.5% | +80.0% | +34.4% | +10.7% | +9.8% | +2.4% |
|
AKR
Acadia Realty Trust
Peer
|
+58.5% | +49.7% | -8.0% | +8.6% | -3.6% | -5.0% |
|
UNIT
Uniti Group Inc.
Peer
|
-11.5% | +156.3% | +54.4% | +109.3% | +50.8% | +7.3% |
APL
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+23.4%
3Y
-12.2%
1Y
-12.8%
6M
+2.0%
1M
+2.6%
1W
-0.5%
CUR
Curbline Properties Corp.
Peer
5Y
+48.3%
3Y
+48.3%
1Y
+25.5%
6M
+16.3%
1M
+9.7%
1W
-0.5%
DX
Dynex Capital, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+32.5%
3Y
+80.0%
1Y
+34.4%
6M
+10.7%
1M
+9.8%
1W
+2.4%
AKR
Acadia Realty Trust
Peer
5Y
+58.5%
3Y
+49.7%
1Y
-8.0%
6M
+8.6%
1M
-3.6%
1W
-5.0%
UNI
Uniti Group Inc.
Peer
5Y
-11.5%
3Y
+156.3%
1Y
+54.4%
6M
+109.3%
1M
+50.8%
1W
+7.3%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
16.88
Forward P/E
16.65
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.91
P/S Ratio
2.06
EV/Revenue
3.16
EV/EBITDA
10.03
Market Cap
$2.92B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
12.37%
Operating Margin
19.75%
Gross Margin
43.01%
ROE
5.41%
ROA
3.2%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-1.3%
Earnings Growth
-8.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-9.6%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.51
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.33
Good
Quick Ratio
0.83
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.24
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-23
$N/A
2025-11-03
$0.2
-10.8% surprise
2025-08-06
$0.27
+3.9% surprise
2025-05-01
$0.12
-17.6% surprise
Real Estate Sector Comparison
Comparing APLE against 165 companies in the Real Estate sector
(6 bullish, 31 neutral, 128 bearish)
P/E Ratio
16.88
This Stock
vs
41.83
Sector Avg
-59.7%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
5.41%
This Stock
vs
-33.57%
Sector Avg
-116.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
12.37%
This Stock
vs
10.53%
Sector Avg
+17.5%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.51
This Stock
vs
2.45
Sector Avg
-79.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-1.3%
This Stock
vs
16932.14%
Sector Avg
-100.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.33
This Stock
vs
7.96
Sector Avg
-83.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
APLE
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.92B | 16.88 | 5.4% | 12.4% | $12.32 | |
|
CURB
Curbline Properties Corp.
|
BEARISH | $2.97B | 75.95 | 2.1% | 21.8% | $28.1 | Compare |
|
DX
Dynex Capital, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $2.85B | 6.49 | 11.7% | 79.5% | $13.76 | Compare |
|
AKR
Acadia Realty Trust
|
BEARISH | $2.83B | 153.77 | -1.7% | 4.5% | $19.99 | Compare |
|
UNIT
Uniti Group Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.8B | 2.41 | -% | 58.4% | $11.72 | Compare |
APLE
Apple...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$2.9B
P/E
16.9
ROE
5.4%
Price
$12.32
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | REDD LLOYD HUGH | Director | Stock Award | 9,286 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | FOSHEIM JON A | Director | Stock Award | 11,271 | - |
| 2025-12-17 | KNIGHT NELSON G | Officer | Gift | 13,940 | - |
| 2025-12-12 | LABRECQUE RACHEL | Officer | Stock Award | 100 | $1,212 |
| 2025-12-12 | KNIGHT JUSTIN G | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 250 | $3,030 |
| 2025-12-12 | KNIGHT NELSON G | Officer | Stock Award | 200 | $2,424 |
| 2025-12-11 | KNIGHT GLADE M | Officer and Director | Purchase | 5,000 | $59,550 |
| 2025-11-28 | HANDLON CAROLYN B | Director | Stock Award | 2,418 | $28,750 |
| 2025-11-28 | WOOLLEY HOWARD E. | Director | Stock Award | 2,418 | $28,750 |
| 2025-11-28 | GATHRIGHT KRISTIAN M | Director | Stock Award | 2,418 | $28,750 |
| 2025-11-28 | FOSHEIM JON A | Director | Stock Award | 1,209 | $14,375 |
| 2025-11-28 | BUNTING GLENN W JR | Director | Stock Award | 2,418 | $28,750 |
| 2025-11-28 | MCGARVIE BLYTHE J. | Director | Stock Award | 2,418 | $28,750 |
| 2025-11-13 | GALLAGHER KAREN CATHERINE | Chief Operating Officer | Gift | 2,000 | - |
| 2025-11-13 | REDD LLOYD HUGH | Director | Purchase | 1,000 | $11,755 |
REDD LLOYD HUGH
Director
2025-12-31
9,286 shares
FOSHEIM JON A
Director
2025-12-31
11,271 shares
KNIGHT NELSON G
Officer
2025-12-17
13,940 shares
LABRECQUE RACHEL
Officer
2025-12-12
100 shares
·
$1,212
KNIGHT JUSTIN G
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-12
250 shares
·
$3,030
KNIGHT NELSON G
Officer
2025-12-12
200 shares
·
$2,424
KNIGHT GLADE M
Officer and Director
2025-12-11
5,000 shares
·
$59,550
HANDLON CAROLYN B
Director
2025-11-28
2,418 shares
·
$28,750
WOOLLEY HOWARD E.
Director
2025-11-28
2,418 shares
·
$28,750
GATHRIGHT KRISTIAN M
Director
2025-11-28
2,418 shares
·
$28,750
FOSHEIM JON A
Director
2025-11-28
1,209 shares
·
$14,375
BUNTING GLENN W JR
Director
2025-11-28
2,418 shares
·
$28,750
MCGARVIE BLYTHE J.
Director
2025-11-28
2,418 shares
·
$28,750
GALLAGHER KAREN CATHERINE
Chief Operating Officer
2025-11-13
2,000 shares
REDD LLOYD HUGH
Director
2025-11-13
1,000 shares
·
$11,755
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
7 analysts
Barclays
2026-01-06
Overweight
Baird
2025-10-03
Outperform
Outperform
Cantor Fitzgerald
2025-10-01
Overweight
Wells Fargo
2025-08-27
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
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