Leela Hotels vs Peers: How Schloss Bangalore Compares to ITC and Other Hotel Stocks

Written by: Team Angel OneUpdated on: 2 Jun 2025, 11:13 pm IST

Leela Hotels' parent Schloss Bangalore debuts on the stock market. Here's how it compares with peers like ITC Hotels, Indian Hotels, and other listed companies.

Leela Hotels vs Peers: How Schloss Bangalore Compares to ITC and Other Hotel Stocks

Shares of Schloss Bangalore Limited opened at ₹405 on the National Stock Exchange, registering a discount of 6.67% from its issue price of ₹435. On the Bombay Stock Exchange, the stock began trading at ₹406.50, reflecting a discount of 6.55%. Despite the weak debut, the stock recovered during the session and closed at ₹435.55 on NSE, a marginal increase of 0.13%. This early price movement reflects cautious investor sentiment around the newly listed stock.

Schloss Bangalore Limited, operating under the brand name Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts, made its stock market debut on June 2 under the symbol 'THELEELA'.

Leela Hotels Peer Comparison with ITC Hotels and Other Leading Players

To better understand Leela Hotels' market position, we present a comparison with major listed hospitality companies, including Indian Hotels, ITC Hotels, and EIH Associated Hotels. The table below outlines key financial indicators:

Metric	Schloss Bangalore (THELEELA)	Indian Hotels	ITC Hotels	EIH Associated Hotels
Current Price (₹)	435.55	783.60	212.34	376.90
Market Cap (₹ Cr)	15,547	1,11,540	44,192	23,570
Sales (₹ Cr)	1,301	8,335	3,560	2,743
OPM (%)	42.26	32.33	33.39	35.32
PBT (₹ Cr)	102.26	2,578	868.19	969.21
PAT (₹ Cr)	47.85	1,961	621.77	711.13
Net Profit Margin (%)	3.66	24.45	17.91	28.07

Note: The data above is as of June 2, 2025.

Decoding the Key Metrics: EPS to ROCE of India’s Top Hotel Brands

Metric	Schloss Bangalore (THELEELA)	Indian Hotels	ITC Hotels	EIH Associated Hotels
EPS in (₹)	1.73	13.4	3.05	11.82
ROE (%)	14.26	19.03	11.63	16.63
PE Ratio	325.06	58.47	69.64	31.88
PB Ratio	0	10.03	3.85	4.79
Dividend Yield (%)	0	0.29	0	0.4
ROCE (%)	12.71	23.52	16.36	23.83

Note: The data above is as of June 2, 2025.

Conclusion

The market debut of Schloss Bangalore Limited brought a premium hospitality brand into the public domain. Although it started trading at a discount, the stock managed to close near its issue price. When evaluated alongside peers like ITC Hotels and Indian Hotels, Leela Hotels shows strong operating performance but comparatively weaker profitability and higher valuations. Observing its upcoming quarterly results and strategic moves will be important for understanding its long-term positioning in the hospitality sector.

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Published on: Jun 2, 2025, 5:43 PM IST

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