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The historical rank and industry rank for National Hotels Co BSC's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:NHOTEL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.82 Med: -6.23 Max: 13.05
Current: 1.93
BAH:NHOTEL's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 68.09% of 843
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 8.07
vs BAH:NHOTEL: 1.93
National Hotels Co BSC's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL) 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.
National Hotels Co BSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
National Hotels Co BSC Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Hotels Co BSC'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.
BAH:NHOTEL vs MAR, HLT, H: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, National Hotels Co BSC'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.
National Hotels Co BSC Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, National Hotels Co BSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Hotels Co BSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
National Hotels Co BSC 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.
National Hotels Co BSC's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL) has a Operating Margin % of -2.70% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on National Hotels Co BSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Hotels Co BSC ranks #574 out of 843 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is National Hotels Co BSC's Operating Margin % too high?
National Hotels Co BSC's current Operating Margin % is -2.70%. Based on the distribution chart, National Hotels Co BSC ranks #574 out of 843 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Hotels Co BSC has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Hotels Co BSC's Operating Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, National Hotels Co BSC ranks #574 out of 843 companies for Operating Margin %. This places National Hotels Co BSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.07. 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 8.07, based on 843 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. 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 National Hotels Co BSC and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Hotels Co BSC's current Operating Margin % is -2.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Hotels Co BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.23, compared to a current price of BHD0.28 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -2.70%. National Hotels Co BSC's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 warning signs 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 National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL), the current Operating Margin % is -2.70% 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.
Is National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Hotels Co BSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.28 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.23.
GuruFocus considers National Hotels Co BSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:NHOTEL:
Operating Margin %: -2.70%
GF Value™: BHD0.23 vs. price of BHD0.28 (21.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:NHOTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Hotels Co BSC owns and manages refurbished rooms, bars, restaurants, banquet and conference facilities. It derives a majority of revenue from hotel rooms followed by food and beverages and serviced apartments. The operating segments of the company are Hotel Business, Real estate properties, and Investments & corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Hotel Business segment. Hotel Business segment includes Room rental, food and beverage sales, conferences and events.
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