DFM:DU's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.63% of 344
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.415
vs DFM:DU: 58.48
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC had a gross margin of 59.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC (DFM:DU) 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
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC had a gross margin of 59.65% 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.
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC 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.
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC Gross Margin % Chart
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC Annual Data
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC'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.
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
* 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.
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC (DFM:DU) has a Gross Margin % of 59.65% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 49.06. Over the past decade, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.27 to 65.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC ranks #132 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 59.65% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 49.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.27 to a high of 65.09. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's value of 59.65% is 16% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC ranks #132 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC ranks #132 out of 344 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's value of 59.65% is 16% above this benchmark. Historically, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.27 to 65.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.06 vs. the industry median of 51.42, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC 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 51.42, based on 344 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. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 59.65% is 16% 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 Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC 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. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's current Gross Margin % is 59.65%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 49.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC (DFM:DU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ8.44, compared to a current price of د.إ11.40 — trading 35.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.65%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 49.06 and 16% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.42. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC (DFM:DU), the current Gross Margin % is 59.65% 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 Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC (DFM:DU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ11.40 is trading 35.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ8.44.
GuruFocus considers Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:DU:
Gross Margin %: 59.65% (22% above median its 10-year median of 49.06)
GF Value™: د.إ8.44 vs. price of د.إ11.40 (35.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16% above the Telecommunication Services median (#132 of 344)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:DU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC Business Description
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co PJSC is a telecommunication service provider. The company provides telecommunications and entertainment services to customers in the UAE. It is organized into four business segments: Mobile, Fixed, Wholesale, and ICT and associated telecom services. The Mobile Segment derives the maximum revenue and offers mobility services to the enterprise and consumer market; and fixed services to the enterprise and consumer customers. Services include broadband, IPTV, home wireless, IP/VPN business internet, and telephony.; Wholesale Segment provides voice and SMS to national and international carriers and operators.; ICT and associated telecom services include broadcasting services, data center co-location, multi-cloud, cybersecurity, IOT and equipment etc.
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