PK vs. APLE

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

PK (Park Hotels & Resorts Inc.) and APLE (Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the REIT - Hotel & Motel industry within the Real Estate sector. Over the past 5 years, PK returned -1.04%/yr vs 4.51%/yr for APLE. A 0.78 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

PK vs. APLE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (PK) and Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with PK having a 30.72% return and APLE slightly lower at 30.11%.

PK

• 1D: 3.49%
• 1M: 17.62%
• YTD: 30.72%
• 6M: 32.42%
• 1Y: 44.39%
• 3Y*: 10.87%
• 5Y*: -1.04%
• 10Y*: —

APLE

• 1D: 1.98%
• 1M: 12.17%
• YTD: 30.11%
• 6M: 31.77%
• 1Y: 38.67%
• 3Y*: 6.38%
• 5Y*: 4.51%
• 10Y*: 3.26%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

PK vs. APLE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
PK Park Hotels & Resorts Inc.	30.72%	-18.45%	0.98%	49.45%	-36.03%	10.09%	-30.13%	6.86%	1.69%	13.76%
APLE Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.	30.11%	-16.61%	-1.26%	12.31%	2.41%	25.42%	-18.91%	21.97%	-21.64%	2.05%

Correlation

The correlation between PK and APLE is 0.79, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.79
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.77
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.81
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 5, 2017	0.78

The correlation between PK and APLE has been stable across timeframes, ranging from 0.77 to 0.81 - a consistent structural relationship.

Fundamentals

Market Cap PK : $2.67B APLE : $3.53B
EPS PK : -$1.08 APLE : $0.72
PS Ratio PK : 1.05 APLE : 2.49
PB Ratio PK : 0.86 APLE : 1.13
Total Revenue (TTM) PK : $2.53B APLE : $1.42B
Gross Profit (TTM) PK : -$119.00M APLE : $673.26M
EBITDA (TTM) PK : $291.00M APLE : $388.53M

Return for Risk

PK vs. APLE — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

PK

PK Risk / Return Rank: 77
PK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 79
PK Sortino Ratio Rank: 78
PK Omega Ratio Rank: 71
PK Calmar Ratio Rank: 78
PK Martin Ratio Rank: 78

APLE

APLE Risk / Return Rank: 81
APLE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 84
APLE Sortino Ratio Rank: 83
APLE Omega Ratio Rank: 77
APLE Calmar Ratio Rank: 81
APLE Martin Ratio Rank: 80

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

PK vs. APLE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (PK) and Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	PK	APLE	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.39	1.71	-0.32
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.21	2.60	-0.39
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.24	1.28	-0.04
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.43	2.92	-0.49
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	6.18	6.76	-0.58
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

PK vs. APLE - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current PK Sharpe Ratio is 1.39, which is comparable to the APLE Sharpe Ratio of 1.71. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PK and APLE, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	PK	APLE	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.39	1.71	-0.32
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.03	0.17	-0.19
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.09	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.01	0.12	-0.12

Drawdowns

PK vs. APLE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PK drawdown since its inception was -84.22%, which is greater than APLE's maximum drawdown of -71.83%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PK and APLE.

Drawdown Indicators

	PK	APLE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-84.22%	-71.83%	-12.39%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-17.08%	-13.49%	-3.59%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-44.83%	-32.95%	-11.88%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-49.83%	-32.95%	-16.88%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-71.83%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-34.33%	0.00%	-34.33%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-34.08%	-12.41%	-21.67%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	6.71%	5.83%	+0.88%

Volatility

PK vs. APLE - Volatility Comparison

Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (PK) has a higher volatility of 10.72% compared to Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) at 8.35%. This indicates that PK's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than APLE based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	PK	APLE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	10.72%	8.35%	+2.37%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	22.67%	16.51%	+6.16%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	32.20%	22.70%	+9.50%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	37.62%	27.23%	+10.39%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	46.11%	34.54%	+11.57%

Dividends

PK vs. APLE - Dividend Comparison

PK's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.49%, more than APLE's 6.43% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
APLE Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.	6.43%	8.10%	6.58%	6.08%	4.82%	0.25%	2.32%	6.77%	9.12%	5.61%	6.01%	4.01%
PK Park Hotels & Resorts Inc.	7.49%	9.56%	9.95%	14.05%	2.37%	0.00%	2.62%	7.34%	12.86%	16.10%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

PK vs. APLE - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. and Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

PK - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. reported a gross profit of 0.00 and revenue of 622.00M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 0.0%.

APLE - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. reported a gross profit of 249.08M and revenue of 337.74M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 73.8%.

PK - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. reported an operating income of 62.00M and revenue of 622.00M, resulting in an operating margin of 10.0%.

APLE - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. reported an operating income of 48.01M and revenue of 337.74M, resulting in an operating margin of 14.2%.

PK - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. reported a net income of 11.00M and revenue of 622.00M, resulting in a net margin of 1.8%.

APLE - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. reported a net income of 27.70M and revenue of 337.74M, resulting in a net margin of 8.2%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PK and APLE in my portfolio?

PK and APLE have a correlation of 0.79, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, PK or APLE?

PK has higher volatility (10.72%) compared to APLE (8.35%). In terms of maximum drawdown, PK dropped -84.22% vs APLE's -71.83%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

APLE currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.71 vs 1.39), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.