Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT)
US4278255009 - REIT
Overall HT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated HT against 130 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While HT seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, HT is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HT was profitable.
HT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HT had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years HT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.66%, HT is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.39% of the companies in the same industry.
HT has a Return On Equity (1.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
HT's Return On Invested Capital of 1.68% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HT is outperformed by 69.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.66% | ||
| ROE | 1.4% | ||
| ROIC | 1.68% |
ROA(3y)-1.59%
ROA(5y)-1.35%
ROE(3y)-7.91%
ROE(5y)-5.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.54%, HT is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.19% of the companies in the same industry.
HT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HT has a worse Operating Margin (7.75%) than 83.72% of its industry peers.
HT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of HT (30.04%) is worse than 90.70% of its industry peers.
HT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.54% | ||
| GM | 30.04% |
OM growth 3Y5.9%
OM growth 5Y-2.93%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y14.8%
GM growth 3Y1.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HT is destroying value.
HT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HT has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for HT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.22, we must say that HT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HT's Altman-Z score of 0.22 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HT is outperformed by 71.32% of its industry peers.
HT has a debt to FCF ratio of 25.66. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HT would need 25.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 25.66. This is in the better half of the industry: HT outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that HT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.88, HT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 25.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC7.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.39 indicates that HT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HT (2.39) is better than 82.95% of its industry peers.
HT has a Quick Ratio of 2.39. This indicates that HT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HT's Quick ratio of 2.39 is amongst the best of the industry. HT outperforms 82.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 110.56%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, HT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.73% on average per year.
The Revenue for HT has decreased by -10.28% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, HT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.02% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)110.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y10.73%
EPS Q2Q%81.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.02%
Sales Q2Q%-11.71%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 64.16% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-41.37%
EPS Next 2Y-13.42%
EPS Next 3Y64.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.82%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 58.76, HT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HT is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.55. HT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HT. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 58.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
89.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HT is cheaper than 74.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HT's earnings are expected to grow with 64.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.48
EPS Next 2Y-13.42%
EPS Next 3Y64.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.00%, HT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 16.05, HT's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 85.27% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than HT!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, HT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HT decreases each year by -19.88%.
HT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-19.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
HT pays out 618.48% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP618.48%
EPS Next 2Y-13.42%
EPS Next 3Y64.16%
Hersha Hospitality Trust
NYSE:HT (11/27/2023, 8:12:15 PM)
After market: 9.995 +0 (+0.05%)9.99
-0.01 (-0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.13%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap402.60M
Analysts49.41
Price Target9.88 (-1.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)-19.88%
DP618.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)365.77%
Min EPS beat(2)54.84%
Max EPS beat(2)676.7%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)388.16%
Min EPS beat(4)4.5%
Max EPS beat(4)816.6%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)183.57%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)122.52%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)84.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.71%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.03%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.82%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.43%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)23.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)23.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 58.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.97 | ||
| P/B | 0.61 | ||
| P/tB | 0.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.78 |
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY1.7%
EPS(NY)-0.66
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.56
FCFY5.64%
OCF(TTM)1.43
OCFY14.36%
SpS8.97
BVpS16.34
TBVpS16.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.66% | ||
| ROE | 1.4% | ||
| ROCE | 2.12% | ||
| ROIC | 1.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.91% | ||
| OM | 7.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.54% | ||
| GM | 30.04% | ||
| FCFM | 6.28% |
ROA(3y)-1.59%
ROA(5y)-1.35%
ROE(3y)-7.91%
ROE(5y)-5.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y16.11%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.24%
OM growth 3Y5.9%
OM growth 5Y-2.93%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y14.8%
GM growth 3Y1.03%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 25.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 60.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 246.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.22 |
F-Score5
WACC7.12%
ROIC/WACC0.24
Cap/Depr(3y)24.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)110.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y10.73%
EPS Q2Q%81.67%
EPS Next Y-41.37%
EPS Next 2Y-13.42%
EPS Next 3Y64.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.02%
Sales Q2Q%-11.71%
Revenue Next Year-10.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.82%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-19.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.83%
EBIT Next Year194.17%
EBIT Next 3Y50.08%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y191.9%
FCF growth 3Y-1.25%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y566.13%
OCF growth 3Y-9.82%
OCF growth 5Y-6.73%