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NettlinxBOM:511658 +0.95%46 Gross Margin % is 67.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 77.69. GuruFocus rates BOM:511658 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹43.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, Nettlinx ranks better than 75.59% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Nettlinx's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹40.2 Mil. Nettlinx's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹59.5 Mil. Therefore, Nettlinx's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.53%.
Warning Sign:
Nettlinx Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nettlinx's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:511658'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.47 Med: 77.69 Max: 87.91
Current: 66.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nettlinx was 87.91%. The lowest was 34.47%. And the median was 77.69%.
BOM:511658's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.59% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.825
vs BOM:511658: 66.23
Nettlinx had a gross margin of 67.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nettlinx was -1.80% per year.
Nettlinx (BOM:511658) 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
Nettlinx had a gross margin of 67.53% 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.
Nettlinx Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nettlinx Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nettlinx'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.
BOM:511658 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Nettlinx'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.
Nettlinx Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Nettlinx's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nettlinx'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.
Nettlinx (BOM:511658) has a Gross Margin % of 67.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nettlinx and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 77.69. Over the past decade, Nettlinx's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.47 to 87.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Nettlinx ranks #83 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Nettlinx's Gross Margin % too high?
Nettlinx's current Gross Margin % of 67.53% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 77.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.47 to a high of 87.91. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. Nettlinx's value of 67.53% is 30.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nettlinx ranks #83 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nettlinx has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nettlinx's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Nettlinx ranks #83 out of 340 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nettlinx in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. Nettlinx's value of 67.53% is 30.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nettlinx's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.47 to 87.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.69 vs. the industry median of 51.83, Nettlinx 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. Nettlinx's current Gross Margin % of 67.53% is 30.3% 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 Nettlinx 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. Nettlinx's current Gross Margin % is 67.53%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 77.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nettlinx stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nettlinx (BOM:511658) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹43.76, compared to a current price of ₹15.91 — trading 63.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.53%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 77.69 and 30.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.83. Nettlinx's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Nettlinx (BOM:511658), the current Gross Margin % is 67.53% 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 Nettlinx (BOM:511658) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nettlinx stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹15.91 is trading 63.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹43.76.
GuruFocus considers Nettlinx to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:511658:
Gross Margin %: 67.53% (13% below median its 10-year median of 77.69)
GF Value™: ₹43.76 vs. price of ₹15.91 (63.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#83 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:511658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nettlinx Ltd is an Indian-based company engaged in the telecom service business sector. The company offers a range of network solutions like the Internet, Network Management Services, Data Centre and Co-location Services, and Enterprise Mailing Solutions and derives revenues in the form of sale of products, sale of Voice Over Internet Protocol Telephones, Bandwidth Services, Web Solutions, and Information Technology Enabled Services(ITeS) export. Its connectivity services support live video streaming, mailing, and web services across multi-location enterprises, including print and electronic media, financial institutions, manufacturing units, healthcare, and the hotel industry. In terms of revenue, the company gets maximum revenue from the sale of bandwidth services.
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