Zain Bahrain BSCBAH:ZAINBH 71 Gross Margin % is 67.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 70.34. GuruFocus rates BAH:ZAINBH with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Telecommunication Services companies, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks better than 78.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zain Bahrain BSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:ZAINBH'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.95 Med: 70.34 Max: 82.7
Current: 68.65
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Zain Bahrain BSC was 82.70%. The lowest was 66.95%. And the median was 70.34%.
BAH:ZAINBH's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.89% of 341
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.52
vs BAH:ZAINBH: 68.65
Zain Bahrain BSC had a gross margin of 67.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zain Bahrain BSC was -0.80% per year.
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
Zain Bahrain BSC had a gross margin of 67.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Zain Bahrain BSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zain Bahrain BSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zain Bahrain BSC'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.
BAH:ZAINBH vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Zain Bahrain BSC'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.
Zain Bahrain BSC Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Zain Bahrain BSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zain Bahrain BSC'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.
Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) has a Gross Margin % of 67.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zain Bahrain BSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.34. Over the past decade, Zain Bahrain BSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.95 to 82.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #72 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Zain Bahrain BSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Zain Bahrain BSC's current Gross Margin % of 67.30% is near median its 10-year median of 70.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.95 to a high of 82.70. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.52. Zain Bahrain BSC's value of 67.30% is 30.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #72 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zain Bahrain BSC has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zain Bahrain BSC's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #72 out of 341 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zain Bahrain BSC in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.52. Zain Bahrain BSC's value of 67.30% is 30.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Zain Bahrain BSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.95 to 82.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.34 vs. the industry median of 51.52, Zain Bahrain BSC 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 51.52, based on 341 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. Zain Bahrain BSC's current Gross Margin % of 67.30% is 30.6% 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 Zain Bahrain BSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zain Bahrain BSC's current Gross Margin % is 67.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zain Bahrain BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.13, compared to a current price of BHD0.12 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.34 and 30.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.52. Zain Bahrain BSC's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH), the current Gross Margin % is 67.30% 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 Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zain Bahrain BSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.12 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.13.
GuruFocus considers Zain Bahrain BSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:ZAINBH:
Gross Margin %: 67.30% (near median its 10-year median of 70.34)
GF Value™: BHD0.13 vs. price of BHD0.12 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#72 of 341)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:ZAINBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zain Bahrain BSC provides telecommunication and related products and services mainly in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Its business involves three main activities: mobile operation, fixed broadband operation, and trading of handsets and accessories. The company offers: 4G LTE and 5G services through its mobile network, broadband services, ICT and digital lifestyle communications services, and trades in mobile phones, earphones, and other electronic accessories through its e-commerce website. The majority of its revenue is generated from the provision of airtime, data, subscription, and other related services. Geographically, the company operates in Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and South Sudan.
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