A strong stock as of late has been Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP Quick QuoteRHP - Free Report) . Shares have been marching higher, with the stock up 2.3% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $135.52 in the previous session. Ryman Hospitality Properties has gained 42.6% since the start of the year compared to the 6.7% gain for the Zacks Finance sector and the 15.9% return for the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry.

What's Driving the Outperformance?

The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on April 30, 2026, Ryman Hospitality Properties reported EPS of $1.03 versus consensus estimate of $2.03.

For the current fiscal year, Ryman Hospitality Properties is expected to post earnings of $9.06 per share on $2.79 in revenues. This represents a 7.09% change in EPS on a 8.17% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $9.71 per share on $2.91 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 7.17% and 4.25%, respectively.

Valuation Metrics

Though Ryman Hospitality Properties has recently hit a 52-week high, what is next for Ryman Hospitality Properties? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company has run ahead of itself.

On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as they provide investors with an additional way to sort through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). The individual style scores for Value, Growth, Momentum and the combined VGM Score run from A through F. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.

Ryman Hospitality Properties has a Value Score of B. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are B and D, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.

In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 14.9X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 13.7X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 15.9X versus its peer group's average of 13.2X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 2.42. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.

Zacks Rank

We also need to consider the stock's Zacks Rank, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, Ryman Hospitality Properties currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.

Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Ryman Hospitality Properties meets the list of requirements. Thus, it seems as though Ryman Hospitality Properties shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.

How Does RHP Stack Up to the Competition?

Shares of RHP have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST Quick QuoteHST - Free Report) . HST has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value Score of B, a Growth Score of C, and a Momentum Score of C.

Earnings were strong last quarter. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. beat our consensus estimate by 6.35%, and for the current fiscal year, HST is expected to post earnings of $2.14 per share on revenue of $6.16 billion.

Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. have gained 0.2% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 11.67X and a P/CF of 10.93X.

The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry is in the top 23% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for RHP and HST, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.