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Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:HT - US4278255009 - REIT

9.99 USD
-0.01 (-0.1%)
Last: 11/27/2023, 8:12:15 PM
9.995 USD
+0 (+0.05%)
After Hours: 11/27/2023, 8:12:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall HT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated HT against 127 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. The financial health of HT is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, HT is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years HT reported 4 times negative net income.
HT had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
HT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 100M -100M -200M

1.2 Ratios

HT has a Return On Assets of 0.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HT outperforms 50.39% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HT (1.40%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 RankSector 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
HT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 2.54%, HT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.75%, HT is doing worse than 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HT has declined.
HT's Gross Margin of 30.04% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HT is outperformed by 90.70% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
HT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HT is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for HT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HT Yearly Shares OutstandingHT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 10M 20M 30M 40M
HT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

HT has an Altman-Z score of 0.22. This is a bad value and indicates that HT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.22, HT is not doing good in the industry: 71.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 25.66, HT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that HT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.88) than 62.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 25.66
Altman-Z 0.22
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC7.12%
HT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.39 indicates that HT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.39, HT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.95% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.39 indicates that HT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.39, HT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.39
Quick Ratio 2.39
HT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 110.56% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.73% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue for HT has decreased by -10.28% in the past year. This is quite bad
HT shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.02% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, HT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 64.16% on average per year.
HT is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.82% yearly.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
HT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
HT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 -2 -4

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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 26.13. HT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
HT is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 58.76
Fwd PE N/A
HT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40

4.2 Price Multiples

HT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HT is cheaper than 89.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HT is valued a bit cheaper than 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.74
EV/EBITDA 9.78
HT Per share dataHT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.00%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
With a Dividend Yield of 2.00, HT pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 6.30. 85.27% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than HT!
HT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector 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
HT Yearly Dividends per shareHT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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%
HT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 100M -100M -200M
HT Dividend Payout.HT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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)11-09 2023-11-09/amc
Earnings (Next)02-13 2024-02-13/amc
Inst Owners0.13%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap402.60M
Revenue(TTM)361.50M
Net Income(TTM)9.20M
Analysts49.41
Price Target9.88 (-1.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2%
Yearly Dividend0.67
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 RankSector 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
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.11%
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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%

Hersha Hospitality Trust / HT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for Hersha Hospitality Trust?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HT.


Can you provide the valuation status for Hersha Hospitality Trust?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for Hersha Hospitality Trust?

Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for HT stock?

The financial health rating of Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT) is 6 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HT stock?

The dividend rating of Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 618.48%.