Cellcom IsraelCELJF 58 Gross Margin % is 36.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 29.88. GuruFocus rates CELJF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Telecommunication Services companies, Cellcom Israel ranks worse than 68.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cellcom Israel's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CELJF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.83 Med: 29.88 Max: 35.59
Current: 35.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cellcom Israel was 35.59%. The lowest was 23.83%. And the median was 29.88%.
CELJF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.42% of 342
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.415
vs CELJF: 35.59
Cellcom Israel had a gross margin of 36.82% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cellcom Israel was 6.60% per year.
Cellcom Israel (OTCPK:CELJF) 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
Cellcom Israel had a gross margin of 36.82% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Cellcom Israel Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cellcom Israel Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cellcom Israel'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cellcom Israel'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.
Cellcom Israel Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cellcom Israel's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cellcom Israel'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.
Cellcom Israel (CELJF) has a Gross Margin % of 36.82% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cellcom Israel and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 29.88. Over the past decade, Cellcom Israel's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.83 to 35.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #234 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Cellcom Israel's Gross Margin % too high?
Cellcom Israel's current Gross Margin % of 36.82% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 29.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.83 to a high of 35.59. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Cellcom Israel's value of 36.82% is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #234 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cellcom Israel has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cellcom Israel's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #234 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cellcom Israel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Cellcom Israel's value of 36.82% is 28.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Cellcom Israel's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.83 to 35.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.88 vs. the industry median of 51.42, Cellcom Israel 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 51.42, 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. Cellcom Israel's current Gross Margin % of 36.82% is 28.4% 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 Cellcom Israel and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cellcom Israel's current Gross Margin % is 36.82%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 29.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cellcom Israel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cellcom Israel (CELJF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.67, compared to a current price of $10.46 — trading 84.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.82%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 29.88 and 28.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.42. Cellcom Israel's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Cellcom Israel (CELJF), the current Gross Margin % is 36.82% 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 Cellcom Israel (CELJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cellcom Israel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.46 is trading 84.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.67.
GuruFocus considers Cellcom Israel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CELJF:
Gross Margin %: 36.82% (23% above median its 10-year median of 29.88)
GF Value™: $5.67 vs. price of $10.46 (84.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#234 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CELJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cellcom Israel Ltd is an Israeli communications group that provides a wide variety of communication services in Israel. Additionally, it also provides electricity supply services to private and business customers. The group's operating segments are: Cellular Communications, Fixed Line Communications, and Electricity Supply. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Cellular Communications segment, which provides cellular communications services in Israel, on several networks deployed across the country, which include calls, text messages (SMS, MMS), internet access, and transfer of data over the internet and other associated equipment and services. In addition, the group provides overseas roaming services to its customers and to customers of foreign operators visiting Israel.
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