City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) OCF Margin %: 15.80% (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Above Median


JSE:CLH City Lodge Hotels Ltd JSE:CLH
58 GF Score
Price R4.40
GF Value R5.86
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is City Lodge Hotels OCF Margin %?

City Lodge Hotels JSE:CLH +1.15% 58 OCF Margin % is 15.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 13.95. 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 844 Travel & Leisure companies, City Lodge Hotels ranks better than 54.15% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. City Lodge Hotels's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R180 Mil. City Lodge Hotels's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,141 Mil. Therefore, City Lodge Hotels's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.80%.

As of today, City Lodge Hotels's current OCF Yield % is 13.84%.

The historical rank and industry rank for City Lodge Hotels's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:CLH' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.34   Med: 13.95   Max: 20.77
Current: 15.89


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of City Lodge Hotels was 20.77%. The lowest was -49.34%. And the median was 13.95%.

JSE:CLH's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
54.15% of 844 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 14.115 vs JSE:CLH: 15.89


City Lodge Hotels OCF Margin % Related Terms


City Lodge Hotels OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for City Lodge Hotels's OCF 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.

City Lodge Hotels OCF Margin % Chart

City Lodge Hotels Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
OCF Margin %
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City Lodge Hotels Semi-Annual Data
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JSE:CLH vs MAR, HLT, H: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, City Lodge Hotels's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, City Lodge Hotels's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where City Lodge Hotels's OCF Margin % falls into.


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City Lodge Hotels OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

City Lodge Hotels's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )
=247.12/1997.45
=12.37 %

City Lodge Hotels's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=180.27/1141.234
=15.80 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 15.80% mean?
City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) has a OCF Margin % of 15.80% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on City Lodge Hotels and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 13.95. According to the industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #387 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is City Lodge Hotels' OCF Margin % too high?
City Lodge Hotels' current OCF Margin % of 15.80% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 13.95. The Travel & Leisure industry median OCF Margin % is 14.12. City Lodge Hotels' value of 15.80% is 11.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #387 out of 844 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' OCF Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #387 out of 844 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts City Lodge Hotels in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 14.12. City Lodge Hotels' value of 15.80% is 11.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.95 vs. the industry median of 14.12, 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 OCF Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median OCF Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 14.12, based on 844 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. City Lodge Hotels's current OCF Margin % of 15.80% is 11.9% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on City Lodge Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median OCF Margin % is 14.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Lodge Hotels's current OCF Margin % is 15.80%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 13.95. 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 R4.40 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 15.80%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 13.95 and 11.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 14.12. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH), the current OCF Margin % is 15.80% 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 R4.40 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R5.86. GuruFocus considers City Lodge Hotels to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CLH:

  • OCF Margin %: 15.80% (13% above median its 10-year median of 13.95)
  • GF Value™: R5.86 vs. price of R4.40 (24.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#387 of 844)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CTYLF:USA
Address Corner Homestead Avenue and Main Road, The Lodge, Bryanston Gate Office Park, Bryanston, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
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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