Botswana TelecommunicationsBOT:BTCL 43 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates BOT:BTCL with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Telecommunication Services companies, Botswana Telecommunications ranks worse than 292397.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Botswana Telecommunications's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOT:BTCL's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 51.51 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Botswana Telecommunications had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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
Botswana Telecommunications had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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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.
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Botswana Telecommunications Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
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BOT:BTCL vs : Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Botswana Telecommunications'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.
Botswana Telecommunications Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Botswana Telecommunications's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Botswana Telecommunications'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.
Botswana Telecommunications (BOT:BTCL) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of . 20. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Botswana Telecommunications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Botswana Telecommunications ranks #999999 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Botswana Telecommunications' Gross Margin % too high?
Botswana Telecommunications' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Botswana Telecommunications ranks #999999 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Botswana Telecommunications has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Botswana Telecommunications' Gross Margin % compare to ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Botswana Telecommunications ranks #999999 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Botswana Telecommunications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.51. 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 51.51, based on 342 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. 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 Botswana Telecommunications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Botswana Telecommunications's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Botswana Telecommunications stock overvalued right now?
Botswana Telecommunications (BOT:BTCL) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Botswana Telecommunications' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 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 Botswana Telecommunications (BOT:BTCL), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.
Botswana Telecommunications Corp Ltd is a Botswana- based telecommunication company. The company is a converged telecommunications operator offering Fixed (voice and data), Mobile (voice and data) and Digital Solutions to consumers, enterprises and other licensed service providers.
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