Hollywood Bowl GroupLSE:BOWL -0.18%93 Pretax Margin % is 19.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 18.54. GuruFocus rates LSE:BOWL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 Travel & Leisure companies, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks better than 74.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hollywood Bowl Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BOWL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 18.54 Max: 24.09
Current: 16.42
LSE:BOWL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 74.56% of 845
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.97
vs LSE:BOWL: 16.42
Hollywood Bowl Group (LSE:BOWL) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Hollywood Bowl Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hollywood Bowl Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hollywood Bowl Group's Pretax 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.
LSE:BOWL vs AS, HAS, LTH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Hollywood Bowl Group's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Hollywood Bowl Group Pretax Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hollywood Bowl Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hollywood Bowl Group's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Hollywood Bowl Group (LSE:BOWL) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.24% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hollywood Bowl Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.54. Over the past decade, Hollywood Bowl Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.64 to 24.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #215 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hollywood Bowl Group's current Pretax Margin % of 19.24% is near median its 10-year median of 18.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 24.09. The Travel & Leisure industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.97. Hollywood Bowl Group's value of 19.24% is 222.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #215 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hollywood Bowl Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hollywood Bowl Group's Pretax Margin % compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #215 out of 845 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Hollywood Bowl Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.97. Hollywood Bowl Group's value of 19.24% is 222.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hollywood Bowl Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.64 to 24.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.54 vs. the industry median of 5.97, Hollywood Bowl Group 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 Pretax Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.97, based on 845 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hollywood Bowl Group's current Pretax Margin % of 19.24% is 222.3% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hollywood Bowl Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hollywood Bowl Group's current Pretax Margin % is 19.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hollywood Bowl Group (LSE:BOWL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.35, compared to a current price of £2.82 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.54 and 222.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.97. Hollywood Bowl Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hollywood Bowl Group (LSE:BOWL), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.24% 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.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group (LSE:BOWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hollywood Bowl Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.82 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.35.
GuruFocus considers Hollywood Bowl Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BOWL:
Pretax Margin %: 19.24% (near median its 10-year median of 18.54)
GF Value™: £3.35 vs. price of £2.82 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 222.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#215 of 845)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BOWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC is principally engaged in operating ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres, supplying and installing bowling equipment, and developing new centres and related activities. The company operates brands including Hollywood Bowl, Splitsville, and Puttstars, with activities focused on leisure and entertainment venues offering bowling and mini-golf. It has two operating segments: i) the provision of ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres in the United Kingdom, and ii) the provision of ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres and the installation of bowling equipment in Canada. The majority of revenue is generated from the UK segment from the provision of activities like Bowling, Food and drink, Amusements and Others.
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