MODEL VERDICT
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE)
Relative Valuation•Peer multiples, competitive benchmarking & quality-adjusted fair value
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. is currently trading at a 26.07% discount to its peer-implied fair value.
6 curated peers matched by business model, revenue composition, and market position
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PK | Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. | $2.96B | -10.37x | 12.43x |
| RHP | Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. | $7.9B | 33.2x | 15.26x |
| SHO | Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | $2.22B | 281.56x | 14.5x |
| DRH | DiamondRock Hospitality Company | $2.51B | 27.98x | 13.19x |
| CLDT | Chatham Lodging Trust | $624M | 95.43x | 11.01x |
| INN | Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. | $721M | -30.14x | 9.99x |
4 valuation metrics · peer-median based
| Multiple | Current | Peer Median | vs Peers | Implied Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/FFOPrice paid for REIT funds from operations. | 10.72x | 13.25x | Discount -19.09% | $20.50 |
| P/AFFOPrice paid for adjusted recurring real-estate cash flow. | 14.06x | 19.28x | Discount -27.07% | $22.75 |
| EV/EBITDAEnterprise value versus operating cash earnings proxy. | 12.76x | 12.81x | Discount -0.43% | $16.75 |
| Dividend YieldCash yield paid to shareholders. | 5.79% | 3.78% | Discount -34.68% | $25.40 |
How the model derives the final fair value from peer baselines and quality metrics
Opportunity: The stock is trading at a 20.7% discount to its quality-adjusted fair value of $20.92. To reach its estimated fair value, the stock would need to appreciate by 26.1% from its current price of $16.59.
Quality metrics are broadly comparable to peers.
Quality adjustments are capped at ±15% (up to ±20% for financial services) to prevent runaway premiums. Based on trailing twelve months and multi-year CAGR data where available.
How current multiples rank vs 8 years of the stock’s own history
| Multiple | Current | Historical Median | Percentile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV/EBITDA8 years of data | 12.76x | 12.19x | 63th | Normal vs history |
| P/FFO8 years of data | 10.72x | 10.26x | 63th | Normal vs history |
| P/AFFO7 years of data | 14.06x | 12.54x | 86th | Above historical norm |
| Dividend Yield8 years of data | 5.79% | 6.42% | 38th | Normal vs history |
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. trades within its historical valuation range.
Wall Street target prices — 17 analysts
Model-identified caveats to consider
APLE looks cheap versus peers using AI-curated peers, with relative upside of 26.1%.
Answers to common questions about APLE's relative valuation and our methodology.
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.'s fair value of $20.92 is the price at which the stock would trade if valued at the same multiples as its 6-company peer group, adjusted for differences in business quality. At $16.59, the stock trades at a +26.1% discount to fair value. This is a reference point, not a price target.
The 6 peers shown were selected based on business model similarity, revenue composition, and market position. Each peer was matched for comparable operations, not just industry label. Only companies with clean, usable financial data are included.
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. has strengths in dividend yield, net debt / ebitda, and challenges in ffo growth, ffo payout ratio relative to its peer group. The Quality Adjustment section breaks down each driver.
No. This page provides an automated quantitative comparison of Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. against its peers. It is not investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation. Valuation is only one factor in an investment decision — it does not account for growth catalysts, management quality, regulatory risk, or your personal financial situation.
Look at the Historical Context to see where current multiples sit versus the stock's own history. Review the Risk Factors section for model-identified caveats. Compare the Analyst Consensus to our model output for another perspective. Valuation is only one dimension — growth trajectory, competitive position, and market conditions all matter.
Valuation data is refreshed weekly based on the latest financial filings, market prices, and analyst estimates. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.'s fair value, peer multiples, and quality scores will shift over time as new earnings are reported and stock prices change.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair value estimates are model outputs under stated assumptions and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any investment decision.