Eutelsat CommunicationsETCMY +3.48%40 Gross Margin % is 79.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 92.66. GuruFocus rates ETCMY with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Telecommunication Services companies, Eutelsat Communications ranks better than 90.62% on this metric.
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
Eutelsat Communications had a gross margin of 79.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Eutelsat Communications Gross Margin % Related Terms
Eutelsat Communications 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Eutelsat Communications'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.
Eutelsat Communications Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Eutelsat Communications's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eutelsat Communications'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.
Eutelsat Communications (ETCMY) has a Gross Margin % of 79.82% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Eutelsat Communications and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 92.66. Over the past decade, Eutelsat Communications' Gross Margin % has ranged from 80.56 to 93.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Eutelsat Communications ranks #32 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Eutelsat Communications' Gross Margin % too high?
Eutelsat Communications' current Gross Margin % of 79.82% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 92.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 80.56 to a high of 93.30. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.50. Eutelsat Communications' value of 79.82% is 55% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eutelsat Communications ranks #32 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eutelsat Communications has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eutelsat Communications' Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Eutelsat Communications ranks #32 out of 341 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Eutelsat Communications in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.50. Eutelsat Communications' value of 79.82% is 55% above this benchmark. Historically, Eutelsat Communications' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 80.56 to 93.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 92.66 vs. the industry median of 51.50, Eutelsat Communications 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 51.50, based on 341 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. Eutelsat Communications's current Gross Margin % of 79.82% is 55% 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 Eutelsat Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eutelsat Communications's current Gross Margin % is 79.82%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 92.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eutelsat Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eutelsat Communications (ETCMY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.77, compared to a current price of $0.71 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 79.82%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 92.66 and 55% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.50. Eutelsat Communications' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Eutelsat Communications (ETCMY), the current Gross Margin % is 79.82% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Eutelsat Communications (ETCMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eutelsat Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.71 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.77.
GuruFocus considers Eutelsat Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ETCMY:
Gross Margin %: 79.82% (14% below median its 10-year median of 92.66)
GF Value™: $0.77 vs. price of $0.71 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55% above the Telecommunication Services median (#32 of 341)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ETCMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eutelsat Communications is a satellite operator, specialised in the supply of connectivity and broadcasting services across various countries. Its coverage spans the EMEA, the Americas, and Asia. It operates a fleet of various satellites serving broadcasters, telecommunications operators, Internet service providers, and government agencies. These satellites are used for video broadcasting, news gathering, broadband services, and data connectivity solutions. The company generates revenue in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Africa, and Asia.
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