HBX Group InternationalXMAD:HBX -1.84%13 Operating Margin % is 32.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 27.18. GuruFocus rates XMAD:HBX with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, HBX Group International ranks better than 97.63% on this metric.
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) 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.
HBX Group International Operating Margin % Related Terms
HBX Group International Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HBX Group International'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.
XMAD:HBX vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, HBX Group International'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.
HBX Group International Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HBX Group International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HBX Group International's Operating Margin % falls into.
HBX Group International 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.
HBX Group International's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) has a Operating Margin % of 32.94% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on HBX Group International and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 27.18. Over the past decade, HBX Group International's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.06 to 42.91. According to the industry distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #20 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is HBX Group International's Operating Margin % too high?
HBX Group International's current Operating Margin % of 32.94% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 27.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.06 to a high of 42.91. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. HBX Group International's value of 32.94% is 304.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #20 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HBX Group International has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HBX Group International's Operating Margin % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #20 out of 844 companies for Operating Margin %. This places HBX Group International in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. HBX Group International's value of 32.94% is 304.9% above this benchmark. Historically, HBX Group International's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.06 to 42.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.18 vs. the industry median of 8.14, HBX Group International 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. HBX Group International's current Operating Margin % of 32.94% is 304.9% 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 HBX Group International 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. HBX Group International's current Operating Margin % is 32.94%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 27.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HBX Group International stock overvalued right now?
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) has a current Operating Margin % of 32.94%. The current Operating Margin % is 32.94%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 27.18 and 304.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.14. HBX Group International's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 2 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 HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX), the current Operating Margin % is 32.94% 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.
HBX Group International PLC is a travel-technology marketplace. The company is engaged in the intermediation of hotel accommodations and complementary travel products between travel suppliers and travel distributors. With the help of its subsidiaries, the Group also assists hotels in optimising their direct online channel, creating booking engines, and supporting digital marketing. The company's maximum revenue is derived from hotel bookings. The company connect between supply and demand, empowering businesses and their travellers, with choice and confidence.
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