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Les Hotels BaverezSTU:62V -0.69%68 Operating Margin % is 12.63% as of Dec. 2025, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 6.27. GuruFocus rates STU:62V with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.09. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Travel & Leisure companies, Les Hotels Baverez ranks better than 51.96% on this metric.
Les Hotels Baverez (STU:62V) 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.
Les Hotels Baverez Operating Margin % Related Terms
Les Hotels Baverez Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Les Hotels Baverez'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.
STU:62V vs MAR, HLT, H: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Les Hotels Baverez'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.
Les Hotels Baverez Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Les Hotels Baverez's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Les Hotels Baverez'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.
Les Hotels Baverez'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.
Les Hotels Baverez (STU:62V) has a Operating Margin % of 12.63% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Les Hotels Baverez and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 6.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Les Hotels Baverez ranks #405 out of 843 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Les Hotels Baverez's Operating Margin % too high?
Les Hotels Baverez's current Operating Margin % of 12.63% is 101% above median its 10-year median of 6.27. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.07. Les Hotels Baverez's value of 12.63% is 56.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Les Hotels Baverez ranks #405 out of 843 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Les Hotels Baverez has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Les Hotels Baverez's Operating Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Les Hotels Baverez ranks #405 out of 843 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Les Hotels Baverez in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.07. Les Hotels Baverez's value of 12.63% is 56.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.27 vs. the industry median of 8.07, Les Hotels Baverez 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 8.07, 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. Les Hotels Baverez's current Operating Margin % of 12.63% is 56.5% 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 Les Hotels Baverez 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. Les Hotels Baverez's current Operating Margin % is 12.63%, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 6.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Les Hotels Baverez stock overvalued right now?
Les Hotels Baverez (STU:62V) has a current Operating Margin % of 12.63%. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.09, compared to a current price of €71.50 — trading 42.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.63%, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 6.27 and 56.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.07. Les Hotels Baverez's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Les Hotels Baverez (STU:62V), the current Operating Margin % is 12.63% as of Dec. 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 Les Hotels Baverez (STU:62V) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Les Hotels Baverez stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €71.50 is trading 42.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €50.09.
Key valuation signals for STU:62V:
Operating Margin %: 12.63% (101% above median its 10-year median of 6.27)
GF Value™: €50.09 vs. price of €71.50 (42.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#405 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:62V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Les Hotels Baverez is a French-based company that operates three hotels, located in Paris. The hotel comprises suites and bedrooms, including apartments and deluxe rooms. It also offers additional services, such as an English bar and Club Lounge, as well as conference space, equipped with phone and Internet capabilities, and accessed via a separate entrance.
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