City Lodge HotelsJSE:CLH -0.23%58 EBITDA Margin % is 29.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 31.37. GuruFocus rates JSE:CLH with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of R5.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 Travel & Leisure companies, City Lodge Hotels ranks better than 75.5% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. City Lodge Hotels's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R340 Mil. City Lodge Hotels's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,141 Mil. Therefore, City Lodge Hotels's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 29.77%.
City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
City Lodge Hotels EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
City Lodge Hotels EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City Lodge Hotels's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
JSE:CLH vs MAR, HLT, H: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, City Lodge Hotels's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
City Lodge Hotels EBITDA Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, City Lodge Hotels's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Lodge Hotels's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) has a EBITDA Margin % of 29.77% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on City Lodge Hotels and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.37. According to the industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #207 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is City Lodge Hotels' EBITDA Margin % too high?
City Lodge Hotels' current EBITDA Margin % of 29.77% is near median its 10-year median of 31.37. The Travel & Leisure industry median EBITDA Margin % is 15.67. City Lodge Hotels' value of 29.77% is 90% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #207 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, City Lodge Hotels has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Lodge Hotels' EBITDA Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #207 out of 845 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places City Lodge Hotels in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 15.67. City Lodge Hotels' value of 29.77% is 90% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.37 vs. the industry median of 15.67, City Lodge Hotels has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 15.67, based on 845 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. City Lodge Hotels's current EBITDA Margin % of 29.77% is 90% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on City Lodge Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 15.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Lodge Hotels's current EBITDA Margin % is 29.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Lodge Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R5.86, compared to a current price of R4.35 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 29.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.37 and 90% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 15.67. City Lodge Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH), the current EBITDA Margin % is 29.77% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Lodge Hotels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R4.35 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R5.86.
GuruFocus considers City Lodge Hotels to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CLH:
EBITDA Margin %: 29.77% (near median its 10-year median of 31.37)
GF Value™: R5.86 vs. price of R4.35 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90% above the Travel & Leisure median (#207 of 845)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CLH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Lodge Hotels Ltd is a provider of lodging facilities in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes City Lodge; Town Lodge; Road Lodge; Courtyard Hotel; and the rest of Africa. It generates maximum revenue from the City Lodge segment.
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