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International Hotel InvestmentsMAL:IHI +4.92%30 Gross Margin % is 48.54% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 47.96. GuruFocus rates MAL:IHI with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 794 Travel & Leisure companies, International Hotel Investments ranks better than 54.91% on this metric.
International Hotel Investments (MAL:IHI) 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
International Hotel Investments had a gross margin of 48.54% 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.
International Hotel Investments Gross Margin % Related Terms
International Hotel Investments 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.
International Hotel Investments Gross Margin % Chart
For the Lodging subindustry, International Hotel Investments'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.
International Hotel Investments Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Hotel Investments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Hotel Investments'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.
International Hotel Investments (MAL:IHI) has a Gross Margin % of 48.54% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on International Hotel Investments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.96. Over the past decade, International Hotel Investments' Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.29 to 53.30. According to the industry distribution chart, International Hotel Investments ranks #358 out of 794 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is International Hotel Investments' Gross Margin % too high?
International Hotel Investments' current Gross Margin % of 48.54% is near median its 10-year median of 47.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.29 to a high of 53.30. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.61. International Hotel Investments' value of 48.54% is 11.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Hotel Investments ranks #358 out of 794 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Hotel Investments has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Hotel Investments' Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, International Hotel Investments ranks #358 out of 794 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts International Hotel Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.61. International Hotel Investments' value of 48.54% is 11.3% above this benchmark. Historically, International Hotel Investments' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.29 to 53.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.96 vs. the industry median of 43.61, International Hotel Investments 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 43.61, based on 794 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. International Hotel Investments's current Gross Margin % of 48.54% is 11.3% 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 International Hotel Investments and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Hotel Investments's current Gross Margin % is 48.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Hotel Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Hotel Investments (MAL:IHI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.56, compared to a current price of €0.64 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.96 and 11.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.61. International Hotel Investments' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 9 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 International Hotel Investments (MAL:IHI), the current Gross Margin % is 48.54% 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 International Hotel Investments (MAL:IHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Hotel Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.64 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.56.
GuruFocus considers International Hotel Investments to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:IHI:
Gross Margin %: 48.54% (near median its 10-year median of 47.96)
GF Value™: €0.56 vs. price of €0.64 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#358 of 794)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:IHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Hotel Investments PLC carries on the business of an investment company in connection with the ownership, development and operation of hotels, residential and commercial real estate. The company engages in ownership, development and operation of hotels, leisure facilities and other activities related to the tourism industry and commercial centres. It is also actively engaged in the provision of residential accommodation and project management services. Its segments include Malta, Lisbon, Budapest, St. Petersburg, Prague, London, and Brussels of which London derives the majority of revenue.
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