Double-Checking The Credit Rating (Part 9): Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

  • Pebblebrook Hotel Trust operates in a competitive, cyclical sector, impacting its credit profile despite strong asset coverage and decent FFO yield. After Moody's methodology and market adjustments, I assign PEB an overall Ba2 credit rating, with preferred stock rated two notches lower at B1. PEB's preferred shares yield over 8% and trade below par, but their risk is elevated due to sector volatility and lower credit ratings.