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FDC International HotelsTPE:2748 -0.39%74 Gross Margin % is 29.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 32.53. GuruFocus rates TPE:2748 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$58.61 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Travel & Leisure companies, FDC International Hotels ranks worse than 67.09% on this metric.
FDC International Hotels (TPE:2748) 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
FDC International Hotels had a gross margin of 29.20% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
FDC International Hotels Gross Margin % Related Terms
FDC International Hotels 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.
TPE:2748 vs MAR, HLT, H: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, FDC International Hotels'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.
FDC International Hotels Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, FDC International Hotels's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FDC International Hotels'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.
FDC International Hotels (TPE:2748) has a Gross Margin % of 29.20% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FDC International Hotels and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 32.53. Over the past decade, FDC International Hotels' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.75 to 33.26. According to the industry distribution chart, FDC International Hotels ranks #532 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is FDC International Hotels' Gross Margin % too high?
FDC International Hotels' current Gross Margin % of 29.20% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 32.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.75 to a high of 33.26. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.65. FDC International Hotels' value of 29.20% is 33.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FDC International Hotels ranks #532 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FDC International Hotels has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FDC International Hotels' Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, FDC International Hotels ranks #532 out of 793 companies for Gross Margin %. This places FDC International Hotels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.65. FDC International Hotels' value of 29.20% is 33.1% below this benchmark. Historically, FDC International Hotels' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.75 to 33.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.53 vs. the industry median of 43.65, FDC International Hotels 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 43.65, 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. FDC International Hotels's current Gross Margin % of 29.20% is 33.1% 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 FDC International Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FDC International Hotels's current Gross Margin % is 29.20%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 32.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FDC International Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FDC International Hotels (TPE:2748) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$58.61, compared to a current price of NT$38.25 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.20%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 32.53 and 33.1% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.65. FDC International Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 FDC International Hotels (TPE:2748), the current Gross Margin % is 29.20% as of Jun. 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 FDC International Hotels (TPE:2748) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FDC International Hotels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$38.25 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$58.61.
GuruFocus considers FDC International Hotels to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2748:
Gross Margin %: 29.20% (10% below median its 10-year median of 32.53)
GF Value™: NT$58.61 vs. price of NT$38.25 (34.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.1% below the Travel & Leisure median (#532 of 793)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2748 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FDC International Hotels Corp is engaged in the business of international tourist hotels. Its segments include Catering segment, Guest room segment, Operational management and Technical services, and Others with the majority of revenue deriving from Catering segment.
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