City Lodge HotelsCTYLF -4.50%50 Gross Margin % is 45.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 40.46. GuruFocus rates CTYLF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Travel & Leisure companies, City Lodge Hotels ranks worse than 51.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Lodge Hotels's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CTYLF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.97 Med: 40.46 Max: 42.79
Current: 42.79
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of City Lodge Hotels was 42.79%. The lowest was 21.97%. And the median was 40.46%.
CTYLF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 51.83% of 793
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 43.92
vs CTYLF: 42.79
City Lodge Hotels had a gross margin of 45.78% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for City Lodge Hotels was 0.00% per year.
City Lodge Hotels (OTCPK:CTYLF) 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
City Lodge Hotels had a gross margin of 45.78% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
City Lodge Hotels Gross Margin % Related Terms
City Lodge Hotels Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City Lodge 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.
For the Lodging subindustry, City Lodge 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.
City Lodge Hotels Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, City Lodge Hotels's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Lodge 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.
City Lodge Hotels (CTYLF) has a Gross Margin % of 45.78% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on City Lodge Hotels and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 40.46. Over the past decade, City Lodge Hotels' Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.97 to 42.79. According to the industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #411 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is City Lodge Hotels' Gross Margin % too high?
City Lodge Hotels' current Gross Margin % of 45.78% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 40.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.97 to a high of 42.79. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.92. City Lodge Hotels' value of 45.78% is 4.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #411 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, City Lodge Hotels has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Lodge Hotels' Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #411 out of 793 companies for Gross Margin %. This places City Lodge Hotels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.92. City Lodge Hotels' value of 45.78% is 4.2% above this benchmark. Historically, City Lodge Hotels' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.97 to 42.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.46 vs. the industry median of 43.92, 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 Gross Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 43.92, 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. City Lodge Hotels's current Gross Margin % of 45.78% is 4.2% 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 City Lodge Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Lodge Hotels's current Gross Margin % is 45.78%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 40.46. 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 (CTYLF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.42, compared to a current price of $0.31 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.78%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 40.46 and 4.2% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.92. City Lodge Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 City Lodge Hotels (CTYLF), the current Gross Margin % is 45.78% 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 (CTYLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Lodge Hotels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.31 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.42.
GuruFocus considers City Lodge Hotels to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CTYLF:
Gross Margin %: 45.78% (13% above median its 10-year median of 40.46)
GF Value™: $0.42 vs. price of $0.31 (25.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% above the Travel & Leisure median (#411 of 793)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTYLF 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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