Dalata Hotel Group (LSE:DAL) GF Value Rank: 10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 150% Above Median

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What is Dalata Hotel Group GF Value Rank?

Dalata Hotel Group LSE:DAL 1 GF Value Rank is 10 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:DAL with a GF Score™ of 1/100.

Dalata Hotel Group has the GF Value Rank of 10.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Dalata Hotel Group GF Value Rank Related Terms

LSE:DAL vs MAR, HLT, H: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Dalata Hotel Group's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

Dalata Hotel Group GF Value Rank vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dalata Hotel Group's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dalata Hotel Group's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 10 mean?
Dalata Hotel Group (LSE:DAL) has a GF Value Rank of 10 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Dalata Hotel Group and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Dalata Hotel Group's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Dalata Hotel Group's GF Value Rank too high?
Dalata Hotel Group's current GF Value Rank of 10 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Dalata Hotel Group has a GF Score™ of 1/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalata Hotel Group's GF Value Rank compare to MAR and HLT?
Dalata Hotel Group's GF Value Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. Historically, Dalata Hotel Group's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Dalata Hotel Group and its competitors. Dalata Hotel Group's current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dalata Hotel Group stock overvalued right now?
Dalata Hotel Group (LSE:DAL) has a current GF Value Rank of 10. The current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Dalata Hotel Group's overall GF Score™ is 1/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dalata Hotel Group (LSE:DAL), the current GF Value Rank is 10 as of Jul. 14, 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.

Dalata Hotel Group Business Description

Address Termini, 3 Arkle Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18, IRL, D18 C9C5
Dalata Hotel Group PLC is a hotel operator in the lodging industry. The company is divided into four business segments based on geographical regions: Dublin, regional Ireland, Continental Europe, and the United Kingdom. Dalata wholly owns numerous hotels, leases a variety of hotels, and has several partner hotels under management agreements. The key components of the company's revenue include room rent, food and beverages sales, and other services such as meeting room hires and leisure centers. Dalata operates hotels under the Maldron Hotel and Clayton Hotel brands while also providing hotel management services. A vast majority of the company's revenue is earned in Dublin.
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