Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) Pretax Margin %: 32.70% (As of Jan. 2026) — 44% Above Median

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XNEP:SHL Soaltee Hotel Ltd XNEP:SHL
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Price NPR498.00
GF Value NPR530.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Soaltee Hotel Pretax Margin %?

Soaltee Hotel XNEP:SHL 100 Pretax Margin % is 32.70% as of Jan. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 22.74. GuruFocus rates XNEP:SHL with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR530.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, Soaltee Hotel ranks better than 89.1% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Soaltee Hotel's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR272 Mil. Soaltee Hotel's Revenue for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR832 Mil. Therefore, Soaltee Hotel's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 32.70%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Soaltee Hotel's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XNEP:SHL' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.44   Med: 22.74   Max: 32.24
Current: 28.35


XNEP:SHL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
89.1% of 844 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 6.325 vs XNEP:SHL: 28.35

Soaltee Hotel  (XNEP:SHL) 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.


Soaltee Hotel Pretax Margin % Related Terms


Soaltee Hotel Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soaltee Hotel'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.

Soaltee Hotel Pretax Margin % Chart

Soaltee Hotel Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -41.44 24.59 31.96 31.40 32.24

Soaltee Hotel Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jul20 Dec20 Mar21 Jul21 Dec21 Mar22 Jul22 Dec22 Mar23 Jul23 Dec23 Mar24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.61 31.06 0.00 22.58 32.70

XNEP:SHL vs MAR, HLT, H: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Soaltee Hotel'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.


Soaltee Hotel Pretax Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Soaltee Hotel's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Soaltee Hotel's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Soaltee Hotel Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Soaltee Hotel's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Jul. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jul. 2025 )
=833.544/2585.414
=32.24 %

Soaltee Hotel's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=272.003/831.77
=32.70 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of 32.70% mean?
Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) has a Pretax Margin % of 32.70% as of Jan. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Soaltee Hotel and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 22.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #92 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Soaltee Hotel's Pretax Margin % too high?
Soaltee Hotel's current Pretax Margin % of 32.70% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 22.74. The Travel & Leisure industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.33. Soaltee Hotel's value of 32.70% is 417% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #92 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Soaltee Hotel has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soaltee Hotel's Pretax Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #92 out of 844 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Soaltee Hotel in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.33. Soaltee Hotel's value of 32.70% is 417% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.74 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Soaltee Hotel 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 6.33, based on 844 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. Soaltee Hotel's current Pretax Margin % of 32.70% is 417% 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 Soaltee Hotel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soaltee Hotel's current Pretax Margin % is 32.70%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 22.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soaltee Hotel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR530.10, compared to a current price of NPR498.00 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 32.70%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 22.74 and 417% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 6.33. Soaltee Hotel's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 4 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 Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL), the current Pretax Margin % is 32.70% as of Jan. 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 Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soaltee Hotel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR498.00 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR530.10. GuruFocus considers Soaltee Hotel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:SHL:

  • Pretax Margin %: 32.70% (44% above median its 10-year median of 22.74)
  • GF Value™: NPR530.10 vs. price of NPR498.00 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 417% above the Travel & Leisure median (#92 of 844)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:SHL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Soaltee Hotel Business Description

Address Tahachal, Post Box 3800, Kathmandu, NPL
Soaltee Hotel Ltd is a five-star hotel in Nepal engaged in the tourism industry, offering luxurious properties and hospitality across the region. Its brands include The Soaltee Kathmandu, Tiger Palace By Soaltee Bhairawaha, Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj, and others. The company has three operating segments: the Room Segment, which includes reservations, front desk, housekeeping, and guest services; the Food & Beverage Segment and Flight Services Division, which provide food and beverage services to its customers; and the Other Segment, which includes the Corporate Division, Sales & Marketing Department, Human Resource Department, and other service centres except the Room and Food & Beverage segments. The majority of revenue comes from the Food & Beverage Segment.
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