Credit Rating For The Unrated REITs (Part 7): Chatham Lodging Trust

  • Chatham Lodging Trust has a solid asset base, high unencumbered asset ratio, and moderate leverage, supporting a Ba1 overall credit rating. CLDT's preferred stock is rated two notches lower at Ba3, reflecting higher risk for preferred investors despite a current yield of 8.12%. The company's EBITDA covers interest and preferred dividends 2.3 times, but fixed cost coverage and market positioning remain moderate concerns.