Asian Hotels (West)BOM:533221 68 Gross Margin % is 79.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 63.34. GuruFocus rates BOM:533221 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹156.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Travel & Leisure companies, Asian Hotels (West) ranks better than 88.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asian Hotels (West)'s Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:533221'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.65 Med: 63.34 Max: 78.96
Current: 78.96
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Asian Hotels (West) was 78.96%. The lowest was 48.65%. And the median was 63.34%.
BOM:533221's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.15% of 793
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 43.52
vs BOM:533221: 78.96
Asian Hotels (West) had a gross margin of 79.42% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Asian Hotels (West) was 6.70% per year.
Asian Hotels (West) (BOM:533221) 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
Asian Hotels (West) had a gross margin of 79.42% 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.
Asian Hotels (West) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asian Hotels (West) Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asian Hotels (West)'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:533221 vs MAR, HLT, H: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Asian Hotels (West)'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.
Asian Hotels (West) Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asian Hotels (West)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asian Hotels (West)'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.
Asian Hotels (West) (BOM:533221) has a Gross Margin % of 79.42% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asian Hotels (West) and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 63.34. Over the past decade, Asian Hotels (West)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.65 to 78.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Asian Hotels (West) ranks #94 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Asian Hotels (West)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Asian Hotels (West)'s current Gross Margin % of 79.42% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 63.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.65 to a high of 78.96. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.52. Asian Hotels (West)'s value of 79.42% is 82.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asian Hotels (West) ranks #94 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Asian Hotels (West) has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asian Hotels (West)'s Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Asian Hotels (West) ranks #94 out of 793 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Asian Hotels (West) in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.52. Asian Hotels (West)'s value of 79.42% is 82.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Asian Hotels (West)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.65 to 78.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.34 vs. the industry median of 43.52, Asian Hotels (West) 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 43.52, 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. Asian Hotels (West)'s current Gross Margin % of 79.42% is 82.5% 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 Asian Hotels (West) and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asian Hotels (West)'s current Gross Margin % is 79.42%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 63.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asian Hotels (West) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Hotels (West) (BOM:533221) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹156.24, compared to a current price of ₹399.65 — trading 155.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 79.42%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 63.34 and 82.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.52. Asian Hotels (West)'s overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Asian Hotels (West) (BOM:533221), the current Gross Margin % is 79.42% 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 Asian Hotels (West) (BOM:533221) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Hotels (West) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹399.65 is trading 155.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹156.24.
GuruFocus considers Asian Hotels (West) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:533221:
Gross Margin %: 79.42% (25% above median its 10-year median of 63.34)
GF Value™: ₹156.24 vs. price of ₹399.65 (155.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#94 of 793)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:533221 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asian Hotels (West) Ltd is involved in hotel business sector. The company operates in one business segment that is Hotel Business. Their property consists of Hotel Hyatt Regency in Mumbai and JW Marriott Hotel in New Delhi. The company offers Rooms, Wines and Liquor, Food, Beverages, Smokes, and Banquets out of which sale of rooms generate maximum revenue for the company. Company also offer ayurvedic services, body scrubs, and eye treatment in their hotels.
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