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National Hotels Co BSCBAH:NHOTEL 71 Gross Margin % is 35.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 36.34. GuruFocus rates BAH:NHOTEL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 790 Travel & Leisure companies, National Hotels Co BSC ranks worse than 59.62% on this metric.
BAH:NHOTEL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.62% of 790
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 43.64
vs BAH:NHOTEL: 38.11
National Hotels Co BSC had a gross margin of 35.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for National Hotels Co BSC was 6.90% per year.
National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
National Hotels Co BSC had a gross margin of 35.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
National Hotels Co BSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
National Hotels Co BSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Hotels Co BSC's Gross 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.
BAH:NHOTEL vs MAR, HLT, H: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, National Hotels Co BSC's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
National Hotels Co BSC Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, National Hotels Co BSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Hotels Co BSC's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL) has a Gross Margin % of 35.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on National Hotels Co BSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.34. Over the past decade, National Hotels Co BSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.97 to 43.33. According to the industry distribution chart, National Hotels Co BSC ranks #471 out of 790 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is National Hotels Co BSC's Gross Margin % too high?
National Hotels Co BSC's current Gross Margin % of 35.27% is near median its 10-year median of 36.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.97 to a high of 43.33. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.64. National Hotels Co BSC's value of 35.27% is 19.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Hotels Co BSC ranks #471 out of 790 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Hotels Co BSC has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Hotels Co BSC's Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, National Hotels Co BSC ranks #471 out of 790 companies for Gross Margin %. This places National Hotels Co BSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.64. National Hotels Co BSC's value of 35.27% is 19.2% below this benchmark. Historically, National Hotels Co BSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.97 to 43.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.34 vs. the industry median of 43.64, National Hotels Co BSC has consistently been below 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 Gross Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 43.64, based on 790 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Hotels Co BSC's current Gross Margin % of 35.27% is 19.2% below 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on National Hotels Co BSC and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Hotels Co BSC's current Gross Margin % is 35.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Hotels Co BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.23, compared to a current price of BHD0.28 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.34 and 19.2% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.64. National Hotels Co BSC's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL), the current Gross Margin % is 35.27% as of Mar. 2026. 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 National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Hotels Co BSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.28 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.23.
GuruFocus considers National Hotels Co BSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:NHOTEL:
Gross Margin %: 35.27% (near median its 10-year median of 36.34)
GF Value™: BHD0.23 vs. price of BHD0.28 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% below the Travel & Leisure median (#471 of 790)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:NHOTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Hotels Co BSC owns and manages refurbished rooms, bars, restaurants, banquet and conference facilities. It derives a majority of revenue from hotel rooms followed by food and beverages and serviced apartments. The operating segments of the company are Hotel Business, Real estate properties, and Investments & corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Hotel Business segment. Hotel Business segment includes Room rental, food and beverage sales, conferences and events.
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