CLDT
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Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) closed at $8.76 as of 2026-05-01, trading 3.2% above its 200-week moving average of $8.49. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 1.4% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 76, CLDT is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.16 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 789 weeks of data, CLDT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -9.7%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $431 million, CLDT is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 15.5%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 2.0%. The stock trades at 0.6x book value.
Management has been repurchasing shares, with a 2.3% reduction over three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 15.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CLDT would have grown to $102, compared to $710 for the S&P 500. CLDT has returned 0.1% annualized vs 13.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -3.7% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CLDT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CLDT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying CLDT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -10.1% after 12 months (median -3.0%), compared to +15.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 39% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -3.4% vs +41.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CLDT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CLDT has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +-9.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Jun 2012 | 65 | 41.0% | -12.1% | +4.7% |
| Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 | 1 | 0.6% | +34.3% | +12.0% |
| Sep 2012 | Nov 2012 | 8 | 6.0% | +37.2% | +11.6% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 4 | 8.2% | +24.0% | -24.5% |
| Sep 2016 | Dec 2016 | 13 | 13.3% | +12.2% | -34.4% |
| Feb 2017 | May 2017 | 13 | 6.0% | -3.2% | -38.6% |
| Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 | 3 | 2.1% | +13.1% | -39.3% |
| Feb 2018 | May 2018 | 10 | 9.8% | +15.9% | -36.6% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 3 | 1.4% | -1.5% | -42.7% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 4 | 7.5% | +3.8% | -42.2% |
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | 1 | 0.0% | -72.8% | -42.2% |
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 6 | 8.8% | -68.5% | -39.7% |
| Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 | 2 | 2.3% | -55.7% | -41.8% |
| Jan 2020 | Apr 2022 | 119 | 72.8% | -32.2% | -42.3% |
| May 2022 | Nov 2022 | 27 | 25.2% | -19.8% | -22.8% |
| Nov 2022 | Nov 2022 | 1 | 0.8% | -20.6% | -22.6% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 5 | 5.8% | -15.3% | -22.4% |
| Feb 2023 | Apr 2026 | 162 | 40.0% | -13.9% | -20.1% |
| Average | 25 | — | +-9.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CLDT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) is currently 3.2% above its 200-week moving average of $8.49. It would need to fall to $8.49 to cross below the line.
What is CLDT's 200-week moving average price?
Chatham Lodging Trust's 200-week moving average is $8.49 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CLDT drops below its 200-week moving average?
CLDT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -9.7%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is CLDT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CLDT as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 76 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 15.5%. Return on equity is 2.0%. Price-to-book is 0.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CLDT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 15.2 years, $100 invested in CLDT would have grown to $102, compared to $710 for the S&P 500. That's 0.1% annualized vs 13.8% for the index. CLDT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CLDT pay a dividend?
Yes. Chatham Lodging Trust currently pays a dividend yield of 457.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01