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Cell C HoldingsFRA:LZ9 17 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LZ9 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 343 Telecommunication Services companies, Cell C Holdings ranks worse than 69.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cell C Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LZ9'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.75 Med: 27.44 Max: 39.03
Current: 34.55
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cell C Holdings was 39.03%. The lowest was 20.75%. And the median was 27.44%.
FRA:LZ9's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.68% of 343
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.15
vs FRA:LZ9: 34.55
Cell C Holdings had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cell C Holdings was 0.00% per year.
Cell C Holdings (FRA:LZ9) 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
Cell C Holdings had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Cell C Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cell C Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cell C Holdings'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, Cell C Holdings'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.
Cell C Holdings Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cell C Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cell C Holdings'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.
Cell C Holdings (FRA:LZ9) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cell C Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, Cell C Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.75 to 39.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Cell C Holdings ranks #239 out of 343 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Cell C Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Cell C Holdings' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.75 to a high of 39.03. Based on the distribution chart, Cell C Holdings ranks #239 out of 343 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cell C Holdings has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cell C Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cell C Holdings ranks #239 out of 343 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cell C Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.15. Historically, Cell C Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.75 to 39.03 over the past decade. 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 51.15, based on 343 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. 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 Cell C Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cell C Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cell C Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Cell C Holdings (FRA:LZ9) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Cell C Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Cell C Holdings (FRA:LZ9), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of May. 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.
Cell C Holdings Ltd is a mobile provider in South Africa offering a wide scope of products and services, including voice, data, device and SIM deals to millions of customers.
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