WhitbreadWTBCF 71 Operating Margin % is 17.86% as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 22.13. GuruFocus rates WTBCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.70. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, Whitbread ranks better than 82.46% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Whitbread's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $335 Mil. Whitbread's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,874 Mil. Therefore, Whitbread's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 17.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Whitbread's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WTBCF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -108.96 Med: 22.13 Max: 27.37
Current: 21.82
WTBCF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 82.46% of 844
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 8.135
vs WTBCF: 21.82
Whitbread's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Whitbread's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $335 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $861 Mil.
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.
Whitbread Operating Margin % Related Terms
Whitbread Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Whitbread'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.
WTBCF vs MAR, HLT, H: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Whitbread'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.
Whitbread Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whitbread's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whitbread'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.
Whitbread's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a Operating Margin % of 17.86% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Whitbread and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 22.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #148 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Whitbread's Operating Margin % too high?
Whitbread's current Operating Margin % of 17.86% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 22.13. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Whitbread's value of 17.86% is 119.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #148 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's Operating Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #148 out of 844 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Whitbread in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. Whitbread's value of 17.86% is 119.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.13 vs. the industry median of 8.14, Whitbread 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. Whitbread's current Operating Margin % of 17.86% is 119.5% 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 Whitbread 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. Whitbread's current Operating Margin % is 17.86%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 22.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a current Operating Margin % of 17.86%. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.70, compared to a current price of $31.09 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.86%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 22.13 and 119.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.14. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Whitbread (WTBCF), the current Operating Margin % is 17.86% as of Feb. 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 Whitbread (WTBCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.09 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.70.
Key valuation signals for WTBCF:
Operating Margin %: 17.86% (19% below median its 10-year median of 22.13)
GF Value™: $42.70 vs. price of $31.09 (27.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#148 of 844)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WTBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
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