EIHLSE:80IR 70 Gross Margin % is 72.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 58.94. GuruFocus rates LSE:80IR with a GF Score™ of 70/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 792 Travel & Leisure companies, EIH ranks better than 81.57% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. EIH's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £52.74 Mil. EIH's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £72.34 Mil. Therefore, EIH's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 72.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for EIH's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:80IR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.74 Med: 58.94 Max: 71.41
Current: 69.97
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of EIH was 71.41%. The lowest was 18.74%. And the median was 58.94%.
LSE:80IR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.57% of 792
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 43.79
vs LSE:80IR: 69.97
EIH had a gross margin of 72.91% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for EIH was 24.60% per year.
EIH (LSE:80IR) 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
EIH had a gross margin of 72.91% 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.
EIH Gross Margin % Related Terms
EIH Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EIH'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.
LSE:80IR vs MAR, HLT, H: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, EIH'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.
EIH Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, EIH's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EIH'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.
EIH (LSE:80IR) has a Gross Margin % of 72.91% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on EIH and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 58.94. Over the past decade, EIH's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.74 to 71.41. According to the industry distribution chart, EIH ranks #146 out of 792 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is EIH's Gross Margin % too high?
EIH's current Gross Margin % of 72.91% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 58.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.74 to a high of 71.41. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.79. EIH's value of 72.91% is 66.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EIH ranks #146 out of 792 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, EIH has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EIH's Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, EIH ranks #146 out of 792 companies for Gross Margin %. This places EIH in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.79. EIH's value of 72.91% is 66.5% above this benchmark. Historically, EIH's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.74 to 71.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.94 vs. the industry median of 43.79, EIH 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 43.79, 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. EIH's current Gross Margin % of 72.91% is 66.5% 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 EIH and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EIH's current Gross Margin % is 72.91%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 58.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EIH stock overvalued right now?
EIH (LSE:80IR) has a current Gross Margin % of 72.91%. The current Gross Margin % is 72.91%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 58.94 and 66.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.79. EIH's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 EIH (LSE:80IR), the current Gross Margin % is 72.91% 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.
EIH Ltd is an Indian-based company predominantly engaged in owning and managing premium luxury hotels and cruisers under the luxury Oberoi, Maidens, and Trident brands. The company is also involved in in-flight catering, airport restaurants, project management, and corporate air charters.
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