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Hydro Hotel EastbourneAQSE:HYDP 74 Operating Margin % is 6.15% as of Oct. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 6.41. GuruFocus rates AQSE:HYDP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 842 Travel & Leisure companies, Hydro Hotel Eastbourne ranks worse than 55.58% on this metric.
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne (AQSE:HYDP) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hydro Hotel Eastbourne's Operating 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.
AQSE:HYDP vs MAR, HLT, H: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Hydro Hotel Eastbourne's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hydro Hotel Eastbourne's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hydro Hotel Eastbourne's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne (AQSE:HYDP) has a Operating Margin % of 6.15% as of Oct. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hydro Hotel Eastbourne and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydro Hotel Eastbourne ranks #468 out of 842 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Hydro Hotel Eastbourne's Operating Margin % too high?
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne's current Operating Margin % of 6.15% is near median its 10-year median of 6.41. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.08. Hydro Hotel Eastbourne's value of 6.15% is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hydro Hotel Eastbourne ranks #468 out of 842 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hydro Hotel Eastbourne has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydro Hotel Eastbourne's Operating Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hydro Hotel Eastbourne ranks #468 out of 842 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hydro Hotel Eastbourne in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.08. Hydro Hotel Eastbourne's value of 6.15% is 23.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.41 vs. the industry median of 8.08, Hydro Hotel Eastbourne 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 Operating Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.08, based on 842 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hydro Hotel Eastbourne's current Operating Margin % of 6.15% is 23.8% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hydro Hotel Eastbourne and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydro Hotel Eastbourne's current Operating Margin % is 6.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydro Hotel Eastbourne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydro Hotel Eastbourne (AQSE:HYDP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.21, compared to a current price of £7.00 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.41 and 23.8% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.08. Hydro Hotel Eastbourne's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hydro Hotel Eastbourne (AQSE:HYDP), the current Operating Margin % is 6.15% as of Oct. 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 Hydro Hotel Eastbourne (AQSE:HYDP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydro Hotel Eastbourne stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £7.00 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £10.21.
GuruFocus considers Hydro Hotel Eastbourne to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AQSE:HYDP:
Operating Margin %: 6.15% (near median its 10-year median of 6.41)
GF Value™: £10.21 vs. price of £7.00 (31.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Travel & Leisure median (#468 of 842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AQSE:HYDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hydro Hotel Eastbourne PLC is a hotel operator in the United Kingdom. It operates restaurant and bar facilities and supplies event facilities and accommodation to business and private customers. The company has only one operating segment being the operation of a hotel, and one geographical segment being the United Kingdom.
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