Portsmouth SquarePRSI 58 Gross Margin % is 25.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 11.38. GuruFocus rates PRSI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Travel & Leisure companies, Portsmouth Square ranks worse than 89.03% on this metric.
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
Portsmouth Square had a gross margin of 25.50% 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.
Portsmouth Square Gross Margin % Related Terms
Portsmouth Square Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Portsmouth Square'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.
PRSI vs UOKAF, SONDQ, MAR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Portsmouth Square'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.
Portsmouth Square Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Portsmouth Square's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Portsmouth Square'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.
Portsmouth Square (PRSI) has a Gross Margin % of 25.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Portsmouth Square and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 11.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Portsmouth Square ranks #706 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Portsmouth Square's Gross Margin % too high?
Portsmouth Square's current Gross Margin % of 25.50% is 124% above median its 10-year median of 11.38. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 44.02. Portsmouth Square's value of 25.50% is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Portsmouth Square ranks #706 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Portsmouth Square has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Portsmouth Square's Gross Margin % compare to UOKAF and SONDQ?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Portsmouth Square ranks #706 out of 793 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Portsmouth Square in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.02. Portsmouth Square's value of 25.50% is 42.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.38 vs. the industry median of 44.02, Portsmouth Square 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 44.02, 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. Portsmouth Square's current Gross Margin % of 25.50% is 42.1% 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 Portsmouth Square and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Portsmouth Square's current Gross Margin % is 25.50%, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 11.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Portsmouth Square stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portsmouth Square (PRSI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.05, compared to a current price of $5.25 — trading 29.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.50%, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 11.38 and 42.1% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 44.02. Portsmouth Square's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Portsmouth Square (PRSI), the current Gross Margin % is 25.50% 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 Portsmouth Square (PRSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portsmouth Square stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.25 is trading 29.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.05.
GuruFocus considers Portsmouth Square to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PRSI:
Gross Margin %: 25.50% (124% above median its 10-year median of 11.38)
GF Value™: $4.05 vs. price of $5.25 (29.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% below the Travel & Leisure median (#706 of 793)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Portsmouth Square Inc is formed to acquire a hotel property in San Francisco, California through a California limited partnership, Justice Investors Limited Partnership. The company operates through two segments Hotel Operations and Investment Transactions. The Hotel Operations segment is engaged in the operation of hotel property referred as Hilton San Francisco Financial District and provides related facilities, including underground parking garage. The Investment Transactions segment includes the investment of cash in marketable securities and other investments. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Hotel Operations segment.
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