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IDTFRA:IDC2 +2.03%70 Gross Margin % is 38.80% as of Apr. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 19.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:IDC2 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, IDT ranks worse than 67.06% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. IDT's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €105 Mil. IDT's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €270 Mil. Therefore, IDT's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 38.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IDT's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IDC2'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.05 Med: 19.85 Max: 37.35
Current: 37.35
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of IDT was 37.35%. The lowest was 15.05%. And the median was 19.85%.
FRA:IDC2's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.06% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.825
vs FRA:IDC2: 37.35
IDT had a gross margin of 38.80% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for IDT was 14.40% per year.
IDT (FRA:IDC2) 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
IDT had a gross margin of 38.80% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
IDT Gross Margin % Related Terms
IDT Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDT'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.
FRA:IDC2 vs LILA, SIFY, ATEX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, IDT'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.
IDT Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, IDT's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDT'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.
IDT (FRA:IDC2) has a Gross Margin % of 38.80% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IDT and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 19.85. Over the past decade, IDT's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.05 to 37.35. According to the industry distribution chart, IDT ranks #228 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is IDT's Gross Margin % too high?
IDT's current Gross Margin % of 38.80% is 95% above median its 10-year median of 19.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.05 to a high of 37.35. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. IDT's value of 38.80% is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDT ranks #228 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IDT has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDT's Gross Margin % compare to LILA and SIFY?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, IDT ranks #228 out of 340 companies for Gross Margin %. This places IDT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. IDT's value of 38.80% is 25.1% below this benchmark. Historically, IDT's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.05 to 37.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.85 vs. the industry median of 51.83, IDT 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 51.83, 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. IDT's current Gross Margin % of 38.80% is 25.1% 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 IDT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDT's current Gross Margin % is 38.80%, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 19.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDT (FRA:IDC2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.21, compared to a current price of €52.85 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.80%, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 19.85 and 25.1% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.83. IDT's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 IDT (FRA:IDC2), the current Gross Margin % is 38.80% as of Apr. 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 IDT (FRA:IDC2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €52.85 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.21.
GuruFocus considers IDT to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IDC2:
Gross Margin %: 38.80% (95% above median its 10-year median of 19.85)
GF Value™: €43.21 vs. price of €52.85 (22.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the Telecommunication Services median (#228 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IDC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IDT Corp is a multinational holding company. It operates in the telecommunications and payment industries. It has four reportable business segments, Fintech, National Retail Solutions; net2phone and Traditional Communications, The Fintech segment is comprised of National Retail Solutions (NRS), an operator of a nationwide point of sale (POS) network providing payment processing, digital advertising, transaction data, and ancillary services, and BOSS Money, a provider of international money remittance and related value/payment transfer services. The net2phone segment provides unified cloud communications and telephony services to business customers.
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