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IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCCKUW:IFAHR -0.66%20 Gross Margin % is 53.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 37.46. GuruFocus rates KUW:IFAHR with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 792 Travel & Leisure companies, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC ranks better than 56.19% on this metric.
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC (KUW:IFAHR) 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
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC had a gross margin of 53.83% 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.
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC Gross Margin % Related Terms
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC 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.
KUW:IFAHR vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC'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.
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC'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.
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC (KUW:IFAHR) has a Gross Margin % of 53.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 37.46. Over the past decade, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.10 to 54.92. According to the industry distribution chart, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC ranks #347 out of 792 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's Gross Margin % too high?
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's current Gross Margin % of 53.83% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 37.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.10 to a high of 54.92. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.50. IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's value of 53.83% is 23.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC ranks #347 out of 792 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's Gross Margin % compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC ranks #347 out of 792 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.50. IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's value of 53.83% is 23.7% above this benchmark. Historically, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.10 to 54.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.46 vs. the industry median of 43.50, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC 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 43.50, based on 792 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. IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's current Gross Margin % of 53.83% is 23.7% 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 IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's current Gross Margin % is 53.83%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 37.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC (KUW:IFAHR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.68, compared to a current price of KWD0.60 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.83%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 37.46 and 23.7% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.50. IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC (KUW:IFAHR), the current Gross Margin % is 53.83% 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 IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC (KUW:IFAHR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.60 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.68.
GuruFocus considers IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:IFAHR:
Gross Margin %: 53.83% (44% above median its 10-year median of 37.46)
GF Value™: KWD0.68 vs. price of KWD0.60 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% above the Travel & Leisure median (#347 of 792)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:IFAHR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IFA Hotels & Resorts Co KSCC is engaged in the development and operations of mixed-use hotel and tourism resort projects and luxury leisure services. In addition, it invests in the land and engages in property development activities. The company operates in four reportable segments, namely property development, hotelier operations, investments, and others. The majority of the revenue is generated from the hospitality segment. Its geographical segments include Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates & Asia, Africa, and others, of which the majority of revenue comes from the United Arab Emirates & Asia.
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