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Soaltee HotelXNEP:SHL -0.97%100 Gross Margin % is 61.42% as of Jan. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 53.70. GuruFocus rates XNEP:SHL with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR530.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Travel & Leisure companies, Soaltee Hotel ranks better than 70.74% on this metric.
Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) 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
Soaltee Hotel had a gross margin of 61.42% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Soaltee Hotel Gross Margin % Related Terms
Soaltee Hotel Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Soaltee 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.
XNEP:SHL vs MAR, HLT, H: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Soaltee 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.
Soaltee Hotel Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Soaltee Hotel's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Soaltee 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.
Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) has a Gross Margin % of 61.42% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Soaltee Hotel and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 53.70. Over the past decade, Soaltee Hotel's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.41 to 65.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #232 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Soaltee Hotel's Gross Margin % too high?
Soaltee Hotel's current Gross Margin % of 61.42% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 53.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.41 to a high of 65.92. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.62. Soaltee Hotel's value of 61.42% is 40.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #232 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Soaltee Hotel has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soaltee Hotel's Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #232 out of 793 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Soaltee Hotel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.62. Soaltee Hotel's value of 61.42% is 40.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Soaltee Hotel's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.41 to 65.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.70 vs. the industry median of 43.62, Soaltee Hotel 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 43.62, 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. Soaltee Hotel's current Gross Margin % of 61.42% is 40.8% 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 Soaltee Hotel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soaltee Hotel's current Gross Margin % is 61.42%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 53.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soaltee Hotel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR530.10, compared to a current price of NPR498.00 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.42%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 53.70 and 40.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.62. Soaltee Hotel's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL), the current Gross Margin % is 61.42% as of Jan. 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 Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soaltee Hotel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NPR498.00 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR530.10.
GuruFocus considers Soaltee Hotel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:SHL:
Gross Margin %: 61.42% (14% above median its 10-year median of 53.70)
GF Value™: NPR530.10 vs. price of NPR498.00 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#232 of 793)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:SHL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Soaltee Hotel Ltd is a five-star hotel in Nepal engaged in the tourism industry, offering luxurious properties and hospitality across the region. Its brands include The Soaltee Kathmandu, Tiger Palace By Soaltee Bhairawaha, Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj, and others. The company has three operating segments: the Room Segment, which includes reservations, front desk, housekeeping, and guest services; the Food & Beverage Segment and Flight Services Division, which provide food and beverage services to its customers; and the Other Segment, which includes the Corporate Division, Sales & Marketing Department, Human Resource Department, and other service centres except the Room and Food & Beverage segments. The majority of revenue comes from the Food & Beverage Segment.
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