SHO
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) Scenario Analysis Analysis (2026)
Overall Score
Base Case
Strong liquidity with a current ratio of 22.3 and cash ratio of 14.5 supports downside resilience.
Leverage remains manageable with debt-to-equity at 0.52 and net debt-to-EBITDA at 3.66.
Profitability is modest, with net margin at 5.3% and ROE at 2.8%, limiting upside in the base case.
Bull Case
High cash generation remains supportive, with free cash flow yield at 5.8% and operating cash flow ratio at 30.4.
Valuation is not demanding on sales or book value, with P/S at 2.0 and P/B at 1.06.
A strong balance sheet and ample liquidity could support a better-than-expected operating recovery.
Bear Case
Interest coverage is only 1.8x, leaving limited cushion if earnings weaken.
Dividend payout ratio of 159% suggests distributions may be difficult to sustain if cash flow softens.
Low returns on assets and equity indicate the business could struggle in a downside scenario.
Sources
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
- Financial and market data providers
- Public news and industry information
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