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Vodafone Qatar QSCDSMD:VFQS 84 Gross Margin % is 54.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 49.57. GuruFocus rates DSMD:VFQS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق2.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks better than 54.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodafone Qatar QSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DSMD:VFQS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.41 Med: 49.57 Max: 54.54
Current: 54.54
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Vodafone Qatar QSC was 54.54%. The lowest was 29.41%. And the median was 49.57%.
DSMD:VFQS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.87% of 339
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.78
vs DSMD:VFQS: 54.54
Vodafone Qatar QSC had a gross margin of 54.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vodafone Qatar QSC was 1.70% 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
Vodafone Qatar QSC had a gross margin of 54.11% 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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vodafone Qatar QSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodafone Qatar QSC'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.
DSMD:VFQS vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Qatar QSC'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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Qatar QSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Qatar QSC'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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) has a Gross Margin % of 54.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vodafone Qatar QSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.57. Over the past decade, Vodafone Qatar QSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.41 to 54.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #153 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Vodafone Qatar QSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Gross Margin % of 54.11% is near median its 10-year median of 49.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.41 to a high of 54.54. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.78. Vodafone Qatar QSC's value of 54.11% is 4.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #153 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vodafone Qatar QSC has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Qatar QSC's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #153 out of 339 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Vodafone Qatar QSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.78. Vodafone Qatar QSC's value of 54.11% is 4.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Vodafone Qatar QSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.41 to 54.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.57 vs. the industry median of 51.78, Vodafone Qatar QSC 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 51.78, based on 339 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. Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Gross Margin % of 54.11% is 4.5% 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodafone Qatar QSC's current Gross Margin % is 54.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Qatar QSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق2.11, compared to a current price of ر.ق2.57 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.57 and 4.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.78. Vodafone Qatar QSC's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS), the current Gross Margin % is 54.11% 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Qatar QSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق2.57 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق2.11.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Qatar QSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:VFQS:
Gross Margin %: 54.11% (near median its 10-year median of 49.57)
GF Value™: ر.ق2.11 vs. price of ر.ق2.57 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#153 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:VFQS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone Qatar QSC provides cellular mobile telecommunication services, fixed-line services, and sells mobile-related equipment and accessories. It operates in two segments: Consumer and Enterprise and others. Its services include messaging, interconnect, data broadband services, connection fees, and equipment sales. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that include voice, messaging, data, fixed communications, Internet of Things and ICT managed services, for consumers and businesses alike.
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