Howard HotelsBOM:526761 +0.05%67 Gross Margin % is 62.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 54.23. GuruFocus rates BOM:526761 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹26.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Travel & Leisure companies, Howard Hotels ranks better than 66.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Howard Hotels's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526761'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.56 Med: 54.23 Max: 69.01
Current: 55.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Howard Hotels was 69.01%. The lowest was 36.56%. And the median was 54.23%.
BOM:526761's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.33% of 793
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 44.16
vs BOM:526761: 55.49
Howard Hotels had a gross margin of 62.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Howard Hotels was 4.10% per year.
Howard Hotels (BOM:526761) 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
Howard Hotels had a gross margin of 62.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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.
Howard Hotels Gross Margin % Related Terms
Howard Hotels Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howard Hotels'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.
BOM:526761 vs MAR, HLT, H: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Howard Hotels'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.
Howard Hotels Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Howard Hotels's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howard Hotels'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.
Howard Hotels (BOM:526761) has a Gross Margin % of 62.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Howard Hotels and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 54.23. Over the past decade, Howard Hotels' Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.56 to 69.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Howard Hotels ranks #267 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Howard Hotels' Gross Margin % too high?
Howard Hotels' current Gross Margin % of 62.67% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 54.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.56 to a high of 69.01. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 44.16. Howard Hotels' value of 62.67% is 41.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howard Hotels ranks #267 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Howard Hotels has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howard Hotels' Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Howard Hotels ranks #267 out of 793 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Howard Hotels in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.16. Howard Hotels' value of 62.67% is 41.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Howard Hotels' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.56 to 69.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.23 vs. the industry median of 44.16, Howard 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 Gross Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 44.16, based on 793 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. Howard Hotels's current Gross Margin % of 62.67% is 41.9% 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 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 Howard Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howard Hotels's current Gross Margin % is 62.67%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 54.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howard Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howard Hotels (BOM:526761) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹26.80, compared to a current price of ₹22.09 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 62.67%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 54.23 and 41.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 44.16. Howard Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Howard Hotels (BOM:526761), the current Gross Margin % is 62.67% 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 Howard Hotels (BOM:526761) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howard Hotels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹22.09 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹26.80.
GuruFocus considers Howard Hotels to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526761:
Gross Margin %: 62.67% (16% above median its 10-year median of 54.23)
GF Value™: ₹26.80 vs. price of ₹22.09 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#267 of 793)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526761 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Howard Hotels Ltd is an India-based company. It is engaged in the business of owning, operating & managing hotels, palaces, and resorts. The sale of rooms generates maximum revenue for the company. The company operates in a single segment, hospitality, focused on its property, Hotel Howard Plaza-The Fern, located in Agra.
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