CHL (BOM:532992) Gross Margin %: 60.52% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


BOM:532992 CHL Ltd BOM:532992
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Price ₹27.19
GF Value ₹34.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CHL Gross Margin %?

CHL BOM:532992 +0.55% 62 Gross Margin % is 60.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 60.27. GuruFocus rates BOM:532992 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹34.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 789 Travel & Leisure companies, CHL ranks better than 71.74% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CHL's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹212 Mil. CHL's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹350 Mil. Therefore, CHL's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.52%.


The historical rank and industry rank for CHL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:532992' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.42   Med: 60.27   Max: 68.99
Current: 61.08


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of CHL was 68.99%. The lowest was 48.42%. And the median was 60.27%.

BOM:532992's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
71.74% of 789 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 44.02 vs BOM:532992: 61.08

CHL had a gross margin of 60.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CHL was 4.40% per year.


CHL  (BOM:532992) 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

CHL had a gross margin of 60.52% 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.


CHL Gross Margin % Related Terms


CHL Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CHL'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.

CHL Gross Margin % Chart

CHL Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
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CHL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 66.19 60.02 57.95 64.81 60.52

BOM:532992 vs MAR, HLT, H: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, CHL'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.


CHL Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CHL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CHL's Gross Margin % falls into.


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CHL Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

CHL's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=851.9 / 1392.756
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1392.756 - 540.841) / 1392.756
=61.17 %

CHL's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=211.8 / 349.951
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(349.951 - 138.167) / 349.951
=60.52 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 60.52% mean?
CHL (BOM:532992) has a Gross Margin % of 60.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CHL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 60.27. Over the past decade, CHL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.42 to 68.99. According to the industry distribution chart, CHL ranks #223 out of 789 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is CHL's Gross Margin % too high?
CHL's current Gross Margin % of 60.52% is near median its 10-year median of 60.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.42 to a high of 68.99. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 44.02. CHL's value of 60.52% is 37.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CHL ranks #223 out of 789 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CHL has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CHL's Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, CHL ranks #223 out of 789 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CHL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.02. CHL's value of 60.52% is 37.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CHL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.42 to 68.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.27 vs. the industry median of 44.02, CHL 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 44.02, based on 789 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. CHL's current Gross Margin % of 60.52% is 37.5% 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 CHL and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CHL's current Gross Margin % is 60.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 60.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CHL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHL (BOM:532992) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹34.09, compared to a current price of ₹27.19 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 60.27 and 37.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 44.02. CHL's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 CHL (BOM:532992), the current Gross Margin % is 60.52% 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 CHL (BOM:532992) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹27.19 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹34.09. GuruFocus considers CHL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532992:

  • Gross Margin %: 60.52% (near median its 10-year median of 60.27)
  • GF Value™: ₹34.09 vs. price of ₹27.19 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#223 of 789)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532992 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CHL Business Description

Address Hotel The Suryaa, Community Centre, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, IND, 110025
CHL Ltd owns and operates the Hotel Suryaa, a 5-star deluxe hotel located in India. It also provides hospitality services, restaurants, banquets, conference halls, a health centre and other amenities. Geographically all the operations function through the regions of India with its maximum revenue coming from the sale of rooms. The company also generates revenue from Sale of Food, Beverage & Smokes, and the Licence Fees.
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