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City Lodge HotelsJSE:CLH +0.91%58 PB Ratio is 2.05 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 2.52. GuruFocus rates JSE:CLH with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of R5.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 794 Travel & Leisure companies, City Lodge Hotels ranks worse than 62.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Lodge Hotels's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CLH'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 2.52 Max: 8.26
Current: 2.05
During the past 13 years, City Lodge Hotels's highest PB Ratio was 8.26. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 2.52.
JSE:CLH's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 62.85% of 794
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.47
vs JSE:CLH: 2.05
During the past 12 months, City Lodge Hotels's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of City Lodge Hotels was 33.70% per year. The lowest was -31.20% per year. And the median was 10.70% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
City Lodge Hotels PB Ratio Related Terms
City Lodge Hotels PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City Lodge Hotels's PB Ratio 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.
For the Lodging subindustry, City Lodge Hotels's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.
City Lodge Hotels PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, City Lodge Hotels's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Lodge Hotels's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) has a PB Ratio of 2.05 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on City Lodge Hotels and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 2.52. Over the past decade, City Lodge Hotels' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 8.26. According to the industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #499 out of 794 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is City Lodge Hotels' PB Ratio too high?
City Lodge Hotels' current PB Ratio of 2.05 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 8.26. The Travel & Leisure industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. City Lodge Hotels' value of 2.05 is 39.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #499 out of 794 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, City Lodge Hotels has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Lodge Hotels' PB Ratio compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #499 out of 794 companies for PB Ratio. This places City Lodge Hotels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. City Lodge Hotels' value of 2.05 is 39.5% above this benchmark. Historically, City Lodge Hotels' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 8.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.52 vs. the industry median of 1.47, City Lodge 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 PB Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median PB Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.47, based on 794 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. City Lodge Hotels's current PB Ratio of 2.05 is 39.5% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on City Lodge Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Lodge Hotels's current PB Ratio is 2.05, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Lodge Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R5.93, compared to a current price of R4.43 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.05, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.52 and 39.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.47. City Lodge Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH), the current PB Ratio is 2.05 as of Jul. 19, 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 City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Lodge Hotels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R4.43 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R5.93.
GuruFocus considers City Lodge Hotels to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CLH:
PB Ratio: 2.05 (19% below median its 10-year median of 2.52)
GF Value™: R5.93 vs. price of R4.43 (25.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#499 of 794)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CLH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Lodge Hotels Ltd is a provider of lodging facilities in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes City Lodge; Town Lodge; Road Lodge; Courtyard Hotel; and the rest of Africa. It generates maximum revenue from the City Lodge segment.
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