Washington HotelNGO:4691 70 Gross Margin % is 18.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 13.97. GuruFocus rates NGO:4691 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円410.62. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Travel & Leisure companies, Washington Hotel ranks worse than 83.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Washington Hotel's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:4691'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -127.26 Med: 13.97 Max: 21.24
Current: 19.27
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Washington Hotel was 21.24%. The lowest was -127.26%. And the median was 13.97%.
NGO:4691's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.61% of 793
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 44.16
vs NGO:4691: 19.27
Washington Hotel had a gross margin of 18.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Washington Hotel was 0.00% per year.
Washington Hotel (NGO:4691) 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
Washington Hotel had a gross margin of 18.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Washington Hotel Gross Margin % Related Terms
Washington Hotel Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Washington Hotel'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.
NGO:4691 vs MAR, HLT, H: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Washington Hotel'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.
Washington Hotel Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Washington Hotel's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Washington Hotel'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.
Washington Hotel (NGO:4691) has a Gross Margin % of 18.74% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Washington Hotel and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 13.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Washington Hotel ranks #663 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Washington Hotel's Gross Margin % too high?
Washington Hotel's current Gross Margin % of 18.74% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 13.97. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 44.16. Washington Hotel's value of 18.74% is 57.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Washington Hotel ranks #663 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Washington Hotel has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Washington Hotel's Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Washington Hotel ranks #663 out of 793 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Washington Hotel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.16. Washington Hotel's value of 18.74% is 57.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.97 vs. the industry median of 44.16, Washington Hotel 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 44.16, 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. Washington Hotel's current Gross Margin % of 18.74% is 57.6% 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 Washington Hotel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Washington Hotel's current Gross Margin % is 18.74%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 13.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Washington Hotel stock overvalued right now?
Washington Hotel (NGO:4691) has a current Gross Margin % of 18.74%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円410.62, compared to a current price of 円852.00 — trading 107.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.74%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 13.97 and 57.6% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 44.16. Washington Hotel's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Washington Hotel (NGO:4691), the current Gross Margin % is 18.74% 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 Washington Hotel (NGO:4691) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington Hotel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円852.00 is trading 107.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円410.62.
Key valuation signals for NGO:4691:
Gross Margin %: 18.74% (34% above median its 10-year median of 13.97)
GF Value™: 円410.62 vs. price of 円852.00 (107.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.6% below the Travel & Leisure median (#663 of 793)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:4691 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Washington Hotel Corp is a Japanese based company engaged in the hotel and restaurant business. It offers lodging, catering, communication and a resting place and various other services.
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