Dennis Mitchell, CFA
Royal Host Inc
RYL-T
DON'T BUY
Nov 03, 2008
Limited service hotels with big exposure to Western Canada. An older REIT so assets are also older, which is usually the kiss of death for limited service hotels. Also some concerns about management. Have been selling assets and reinvesting into other REIT stocks. Expecting them to report a big loss in Q3.
Will become a leveraged play that generates cash flow from a fixed portfolio of real estate, but is used to do other things. Wouldn’t recommend it at these levels as a REIT. As an investment, it has a secure portfolio.
Limited service hotels with big exposure to Western Canada. Will be affected by tourism. Expect it will be a 2 to 4 year turnaround for limited service hotels. Feels distribution is in serious jeopardy.
Hotels. Yield of about 24%. Have a fair amount of capital. Doesn't look like they want to manage the hotel business. High yield but he questions if they are earning it.