Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.
SHOReal EstateNASDAQREIT - Hotel & Motel · Last scanned Sep 4, 2026
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Daily timeframe1 of 4 indicators bearish as of Sep 3
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. is a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT). The $2.05B market capitalization puts SHO squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. Sunstone's strategy is to create long-term stakeholder value through the acquisition, active ownership, and disposition of well-located hotel and resort real estate.
Market Cap
$2.05B
Beta
0.99
P/E (TTM)
50.05
P/E (Fwd)
78.64
EPS (TTM)
$0.22
EPS (Fwd)
$0.14
ROE
2.8%
ROA
1.9%
Cash
$98.3M
Total Debt
$975.0M
Free CF
-$112.6M
52W Change
15.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SHO stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, SHO finished 6.80% above its 150-day moving average ($10.30) and 10.55% above its 200-day moving average ($9.95). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is SHO overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, SHO's RSI(14) was 54.3, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $98.3M in cash, though total debt stands at $975.0M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$112.6M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 2.8% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.9% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $912.1M (2022) to $960.1M (2025).
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. At over 50x earnings, SHO carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.'s trajectory.