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Telecom EgyptECAI:ETEL -0.32%79 Gross Margin % is 43.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 39.29. GuruFocus rates CAI:ETEL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of E£60.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, Telecom EgyptE ranks worse than 60% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telecom EgyptE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:ETEL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.07 Med: 39.29 Max: 43.23
Current: 42.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Telecom EgyptE was 43.23%. The lowest was 36.07%. And the median was 39.29%.
CAI:ETEL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.685
vs CAI:ETEL: 42.32
Telecom EgyptE had a gross margin of 43.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Telecom EgyptE was 0.10% 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
Telecom EgyptE had a gross margin of 43.23% 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.
Telecom EgyptE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Telecom EgyptE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telecom EgyptE'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.
CAI:ETEL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecom EgyptE'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.
Telecom EgyptE Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecom EgyptE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telecom EgyptE'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.
Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) has a Gross Margin % of 43.23% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Telecom EgyptE and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 39.29. Over the past decade, Telecom EgyptE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.07 to 43.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom EgyptE ranks #204 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is Telecom EgyptE's Gross Margin % too high?
Telecom EgyptE's current Gross Margin % of 43.23% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 39.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.07 to a high of 43.23. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.69. Telecom EgyptE's value of 43.23% is 16.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom EgyptE ranks #204 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telecom EgyptE has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom EgyptE's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecom EgyptE ranks #204 out of 340 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Telecom EgyptE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.69. Telecom EgyptE's value of 43.23% is 16.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Telecom EgyptE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.07 to 43.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.29 vs. the industry median of 51.69, Telecom EgyptE has consistently been below 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 51.69, 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. Telecom EgyptE's current Gross Margin % of 43.23% is 16.4% below 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 Telecom EgyptE and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telecom EgyptE's current Gross Margin % is 43.23%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 39.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom EgyptE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£60.59, compared to a current price of E£103.28 — trading 70.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.23%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 39.29 and 16.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.69. Telecom EgyptE's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 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 Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL), the current Gross Margin % is 43.23% 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 Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom EgyptE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£103.28 is trading 70.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£60.59.
GuruFocus considers Telecom EgyptE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:ETEL:
Gross Margin %: 43.23% (10% above median its 10-year median of 39.29)
GF Value™: E£60.59 vs. price of E£103.28 (70.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#204 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:ETEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telecom Egypt SAE is the country's sole provider of fixed-line voice telecommunication services, where it generates the vast majority of its revenue. The company provides voice services, Internet, and data services in four segments: Communications marine cables and infrastructure services, Internet services, Outsourcing services, and Other activities. Additionally, because of Telecom Egypt's ownership of telecommunication infrastructure, there is wholesale revenue. This constitutes the majority of overall company revenue.
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