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Sudatel Telecom GroupADX:SUDATEL -0.73%45 Gross Margin % is 55.49% as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 40.45. GuruFocus rates ADX:SUDATEL with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, Sudatel Telecom Group ranks better than 59.71% on this metric.
ADX:SUDATEL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.71% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.825
vs ADX:SUDATEL: 57.99
Sudatel Telecom Group had a gross margin of 55.49% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sudatel Telecom Group was 12.10% per year.
Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Sudatel Telecom Group had a gross margin of 55.49% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Sudatel Telecom Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sudatel Telecom Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sudatel Telecom Group's Gross 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.
ADX:SUDATEL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Sudatel Telecom Group's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Sudatel Telecom Group Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Sudatel Telecom Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sudatel Telecom Group's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL) has a Gross Margin % of 55.49% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sudatel Telecom Group and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 40.45. Over the past decade, Sudatel Telecom Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.19 to 57.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Sudatel Telecom Group ranks #137 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Sudatel Telecom Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Sudatel Telecom Group's current Gross Margin % of 55.49% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 40.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.19 to a high of 57.99. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. Sudatel Telecom Group's value of 55.49% is 7.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sudatel Telecom Group ranks #137 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sudatel Telecom Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sudatel Telecom Group's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Sudatel Telecom Group ranks #137 out of 340 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sudatel Telecom Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. Sudatel Telecom Group's value of 55.49% is 7.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sudatel Telecom Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.19 to 57.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.45 vs. the industry median of 51.83, Sudatel Telecom 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 Gross Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 51.83, based on 340 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sudatel Telecom Group's current Gross Margin % of 55.49% is 7.1% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sudatel Telecom Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sudatel Telecom Group's current Gross Margin % is 55.49%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 40.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sudatel Telecom Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.34, compared to a current price of د.إ0.68 — trading 100% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 55.49%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 40.45 and 7.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.83. Sudatel Telecom Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL), the current Gross Margin % is 55.49% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sudatel Telecom Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ0.68 is trading 100% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.34.
GuruFocus considers Sudatel Telecom Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:SUDATEL:
Gross Margin %: 55.49% (37% above median its 10-year median of 40.45)
GF Value™: د.إ0.34 vs. price of د.إ0.68 (100% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#137 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:SUDATEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sudatel Telecom Group Ltd are engaged in the provision of installation, maintenance, operation of telecommunication services, infrastructure development and wire and wireless telecommunication services in Sudan and other African countries. Its has four operating segment Voice, contains mainly the airtime consumption by subscribers; Data, for which the main services are leased data transmission circuits, DSL and internet; Wholesale, contains revenue from transmission service rendered to other operators and corporate organizations; and Others, containing items which could not be linked with the main operating segments of the Group. It generate majority of revenue from Data segment. It has presence in Sudan, Senegal, Mauritania, Guinea, Conakry, UAE of which majority of revenue is from Sudan.
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