Washington HotelNGO:4691 69 Operating Margin % is 14.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 10.50. GuruFocus rates NGO:4691 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円386.75. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, Washington Hotel ranks better than 70.38% on this metric.
Washington Hotel (NGO:4691) 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.
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Washington Hotel Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Washington Hotel'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.
NGO:4691 vs MAR, HLT, H: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Washington Hotel'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.
Washington Hotel Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Washington Hotel's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Washington Hotel's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Washington Hotel'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.
Washington Hotel (NGO:4691) has a Operating Margin % of 14.96% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Washington Hotel and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 10.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Washington Hotel ranks #250 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Washington Hotel's Operating Margin % too high?
Washington Hotel's current Operating Margin % of 14.96% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 10.50. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Washington Hotel's value of 14.96% is 83.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Washington Hotel ranks #250 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Washington Hotel has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Washington Hotel's Operating Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Washington Hotel ranks #250 out of 844 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Washington Hotel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Washington Hotel's value of 14.96% is 83.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.50 vs. the industry median of 8.14, Washington Hotel 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. Washington Hotel's current Operating Margin % of 14.96% is 83.9% 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 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 Washington Hotel 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. Washington Hotel's current Operating Margin % is 14.96%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 10.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Washington Hotel stock overvalued right now?
Washington Hotel (NGO:4691) has a current Operating Margin % of 14.96%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円386.75, compared to a current price of 円852.00 — trading 120.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.96%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 10.50 and 83.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.14. Washington Hotel's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 Washington Hotel (NGO:4691), the current Operating Margin % is 14.96% 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 Washington Hotel (NGO:4691) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington Hotel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円852.00 is trading 120.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円386.75.
Key valuation signals for NGO:4691:
Operating Margin %: 14.96% (42% above median its 10-year median of 10.50)
GF Value™: 円386.75 vs. price of 円852.00 (120.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#250 of 844)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:4691 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Washington Hotel Corp is a Japanese based company engaged in the hotel and restaurant business. It offers lodging, catering, communication and a resting place and various other services.
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