HBX Group InternationalXMAD:HBX -1.84%13 Gross Margin % is 89.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 90.34. GuruFocus rates XMAD:HBX with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Travel & Leisure companies, HBX Group International ranks better than 93.44% on this metric.
XMAD:HBX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.44% of 793
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 44.02
vs XMAD:HBX: 89.43
HBX Group International had a gross margin of 89.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HBX Group International was 0.00% per year.
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) 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
HBX Group International had a gross margin of 89.12% 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.
HBX Group International Gross Margin % Related Terms
HBX Group International 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.
XMAD:HBX vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, HBX Group International'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.
HBX Group International Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HBX Group International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HBX Group International'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.
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) has a Gross Margin % of 89.12% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HBX Group International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 90.34. Over the past decade, HBX Group International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 87.42 to 92.19. According to the industry distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #52 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is HBX Group International's Gross Margin % too high?
HBX Group International's current Gross Margin % of 89.12% is near median its 10-year median of 90.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 87.42 to a high of 92.19. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 44.02. HBX Group International's value of 89.12% is 102.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #52 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HBX Group International has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HBX Group International's Gross Margin % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #52 out of 793 companies for Gross Margin %. This places HBX Group International in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.02. HBX Group International's value of 89.12% is 102.5% above this benchmark. Historically, HBX Group International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 87.42 to 92.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 90.34 vs. the industry median of 44.02, HBX Group International 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 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. HBX Group International's current Gross Margin % of 89.12% is 102.5% 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 HBX Group International 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. HBX Group International's current Gross Margin % is 89.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 90.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HBX Group International stock overvalued right now?
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) has a current Gross Margin % of 89.12%. The current Gross Margin % is 89.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 90.34 and 102.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 44.02. HBX Group International's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 2 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 HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX), the current Gross Margin % is 89.12% 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.
HBX Group International PLC is a travel-technology marketplace. The company is engaged in the intermediation of hotel accommodations and complementary travel products between travel suppliers and travel distributors. With the help of its subsidiaries, the Group also assists hotels in optimising their direct online channel, creating booking engines, and supporting digital marketing. The company's maximum revenue is derived from hotel bookings. The company connect between supply and demand, empowering businesses and their travellers, with choice and confidence.
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