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Grand Continent HotelsNSE:GCHOTELS -0.31%19 Operating Margin % is 20.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 24.38. GuruFocus rates NSE:GCHOTELS with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Travel & Leisure companies, Grand Continent Hotels ranks better than 67.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grand Continent Hotels's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GCHOTELS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.63 Med: 24.38 Max: 30.99
Current: 14.63
NSE:GCHOTELS's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 67.42% of 841
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 8.21
vs NSE:GCHOTELS: 14.63
Grand Continent Hotels's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Grand Continent Hotels (NSE:GCHOTELS) 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.
Grand Continent Hotels Operating Margin % Related Terms
Grand Continent Hotels Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grand Continent Hotels'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.
NSE:GCHOTELS vs MAR, HLT, H: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Grand Continent Hotels'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.
Grand Continent Hotels Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Grand Continent Hotels's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grand Continent Hotels's Operating Margin % falls into.
Grand Continent Hotels 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.
Grand Continent Hotels'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.
Grand Continent Hotels (NSE:GCHOTELS) has a Operating Margin % of 20.69% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Grand Continent Hotels and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 24.38. Over the past decade, Grand Continent Hotels' Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.63 to 30.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Grand Continent Hotels ranks #274 out of 841 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Grand Continent Hotels' Operating Margin % too high?
Grand Continent Hotels' current Operating Margin % of 20.69% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 24.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.63 to a high of 30.99. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.21. Grand Continent Hotels' value of 20.69% is 152% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grand Continent Hotels ranks #274 out of 841 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grand Continent Hotels has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grand Continent Hotels' Operating Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Grand Continent Hotels ranks #274 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Grand Continent Hotels in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.21. Grand Continent Hotels' value of 20.69% is 152% above this benchmark. Historically, Grand Continent Hotels' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.63 to 30.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.38 vs. the industry median of 8.21, Grand Continent 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 Operating Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.21, based on 841 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. Grand Continent Hotels's current Operating Margin % of 20.69% is 152% 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 Grand Continent Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grand Continent Hotels's current Operating Margin % is 20.69%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 24.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grand Continent Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Grand Continent Hotels (NSE:GCHOTELS) has a current Operating Margin % of 20.69%. The current Operating Margin % is 20.69%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 24.38 and 152% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.21. Grand Continent Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 4 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 Grand Continent Hotels (NSE:GCHOTELS), the current Operating Margin % is 20.69% 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.
Grand Continent Hotels Ltd operates in the mid-scale hotel sector, consisting of the upper-mid priced, mid-priced, and economy hotel segments. It seeks to cater to Indian middle-class guests and business travellers and to deliver differentiated yet comfortable service offerings, with a value-for-money proposition.
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