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
Ryman Hospitality Properties had a gross margin of 33.88% 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.
Ryman Hospitality Properties Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ryman Hospitality Properties Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
FRA:4RH vs APLE, PK, DRH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Ryman Hospitality Properties'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.
Ryman Hospitality Properties Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Ryman Hospitality Properties's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryman Hospitality Properties'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.
Ryman Hospitality Properties (FRA:4RH) has a Gross Margin % of 33.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ryman Hospitality Properties and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryman Hospitality Properties ranks #631 out of 682 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Ryman Hospitality Properties' Gross Margin % too high?
Ryman Hospitality Properties' current Gross Margin % of 33.88% is near median its 10-year median of 31.23. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Ryman Hospitality Properties' value of 33.88% is 51.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryman Hospitality Properties ranks #631 out of 682 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ryman Hospitality Properties has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryman Hospitality Properties' Gross Margin % compare to APLE and PK?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ryman Hospitality Properties ranks #631 out of 682 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ryman Hospitality Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Ryman Hospitality Properties' value of 33.88% is 51.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.23 vs. the industry median of 69.71, Ryman Hospitality Properties 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 REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.71, based on 682 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. Ryman Hospitality Properties's current Gross Margin % of 33.88% is 51.4% 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 Ryman Hospitality Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryman Hospitality Properties's current Gross Margin % is 33.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryman Hospitality Properties stock overvalued right now?
Ryman Hospitality Properties (FRA:4RH) has a current Gross Margin % of 33.88%. The stock's GF Value™ is €92.90, compared to a current price of €114.00 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.23 and 51.4% below the REITs industry median of 69.71. Ryman Hospitality Properties' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 11 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 Ryman Hospitality Properties (FRA:4RH), the current Gross Margin % is 33.88% 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 Ryman Hospitality Properties (FRA:4RH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryman Hospitality Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €114.00 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €92.90.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4RH:
Gross Margin %: 33.88% (near median its 10-year median of 31.23)
GF Value™: €92.90 vs. price of €114.00 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.4% below the REITs median (#631 of 682)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4RH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc is a lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and country music entertainment experiences. Its core holdings include meetings-focused resorts that are managed by Marriott under the Gaylord Hotels and JW Marriott brands. The company's operations are organized into three segments: Hospitality, Entertainment, and Corporate and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Hospitality segment, which includes the Gaylord Hotels properties, JW Marriott properties, the Inn at Opryland, and the AC Hotel in its portfolio. The Entertainment segment includes the entertainment and media assets comprising Opry Entertainment Group, and the Corporate and Other segment includes corporate expenses.
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