Asian Hotels (North)BOM:500023 +0.02%37 Operating Margin % is 18.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 19.93. GuruFocus rates BOM:500023 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹116.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, Asian Hotels (North) ranks worse than 50.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asian Hotels (North)'s Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500023'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.57 Med: 19.93 Max: 27.31
Current: 8.06
BOM:500023's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 50.47% of 844
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 8.135
vs BOM:500023: 8.06
Asian Hotels (North)'s 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Asian Hotels (North) (BOM:500023) 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.
Asian Hotels (North) Operating Margin % Related Terms
Asian Hotels (North) Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asian Hotels (North)'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.
BOM:500023 vs MAR, HLT, H: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Asian Hotels (North)'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.
Asian Hotels (North) Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asian Hotels (North)'s Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asian Hotels (North)'s Operating Margin % falls into.
Asian Hotels (North) 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.
Asian Hotels (North)'s Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Asian Hotels (North) (BOM:500023) has a Operating Margin % of 18.90% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Asian Hotels (North) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Asian Hotels (North) ranks #426 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Asian Hotels (North)'s Operating Margin % too high?
Asian Hotels (North)'s current Operating Margin % of 18.90% is near median its 10-year median of 19.93. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Asian Hotels (North)'s value of 18.90% is 132.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asian Hotels (North) ranks #426 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asian Hotels (North) has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asian Hotels (North)'s Operating Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Asian Hotels (North) ranks #426 out of 844 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Asian Hotels (North) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Asian Hotels (North)'s value of 18.90% is 132.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.93 vs. the industry median of 8.14, Asian Hotels (North) 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 Operating Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.14, based on 844 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. Asian Hotels (North)'s current Operating Margin % of 18.90% is 132.3% 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 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 Asian Hotels (North) and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asian Hotels (North)'s current Operating Margin % is 18.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asian Hotels (North) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Hotels (North) (BOM:500023) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹116.17, compared to a current price of ₹294.00 — trading 153.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.93 and 132.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.14. Asian Hotels (North)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 6 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 Asian Hotels (North) (BOM:500023), the current Operating Margin % is 18.90% 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 Asian Hotels (North) (BOM:500023) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Hotels (North) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹294.00 is trading 153.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹116.17.
GuruFocus considers Asian Hotels (North) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500023:
Operating Margin %: 18.90% (near median its 10-year median of 19.93)
GF Value™: ₹116.17 vs. price of ₹294.00 (153.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 132.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#426 of 844)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500023 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asian Hotels (North) Ltd is a holding company. It is engaged in hotel operations. It owns a five-star deluxe hotel, Hotel Hyatt Regency Delhi. The hotel includes restaurants, such as Cafe, an all-day dining restaurant; The China Kitchen, an authentic Chinese restaurant; La Piazza for traditional Italian and Sidewalk, the pastry, and a confectionary store. The leisure facilities offered by the hotel include a spa, a unisex salon, a fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool. The company's segment includes Hospitality / Hotel business.
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