City Lodge HotelsJSE:CLH -0.23%58 Net Margin % is 10.04% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 10.22. GuruFocus rates JSE:CLH with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of R5.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Travel & Leisure companies, City Lodge Hotels ranks better than 67.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Lodge Hotels's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CLH'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -158.44 Med: 10.22 Max: 21.12
Current: 9.79
JSE:CLH's Net Margin % is ranked better than 67.77% of 847
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 4.78
vs JSE:CLH: 9.79
City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
City Lodge Hotels Net Margin % Related Terms
City Lodge Hotels Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City Lodge Hotels's Net 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.
For the Lodging subindustry, City Lodge Hotels's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
City Lodge Hotels Net Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, City Lodge Hotels's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Lodge Hotels's Net 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.
City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) has a Net Margin % of 10.04% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on City Lodge Hotels and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.22. According to the industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #273 out of 847 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is City Lodge Hotels' Net Margin % too high?
City Lodge Hotels' current Net Margin % of 10.04% is near median its 10-year median of 10.22. The Travel & Leisure industry median Net Margin % is 4.78. City Lodge Hotels' value of 10.04% is 110% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #273 out of 847 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, City Lodge Hotels has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Lodge Hotels' Net Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #273 out of 847 companies for Net Margin %. This puts City Lodge Hotels in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.78. City Lodge Hotels' value of 10.04% is 110% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.22 vs. the industry median of 4.78, City Lodge Hotels 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 Net Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Net Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 4.78, based on 847 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. City Lodge Hotels's current Net Margin % of 10.04% is 110% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on City Lodge Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Lodge Hotels's current Net Margin % is 10.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Lodge Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R5.86, compared to a current price of R4.35 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.22 and 110% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 4.78. City Lodge Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH), the current Net Margin % is 10.04% as of Dec. 2025. 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 City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Lodge Hotels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R4.35 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R5.86.
GuruFocus considers City Lodge Hotels to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CLH:
Net Margin %: 10.04% (near median its 10-year median of 10.22)
GF Value™: R5.86 vs. price of R4.35 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 110% above the Travel & Leisure median (#273 of 847)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CLH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Lodge Hotels Ltd is a provider of lodging facilities in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes City Lodge; Town Lodge; Road Lodge; Courtyard Hotel; and the rest of Africa. It generates maximum revenue from the City Lodge segment.
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