Teleste OyjFRA:TS6 +1.22%69 Gross Margin % is 56.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 49.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:TS6 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Teleste Oyj ranks better than 90.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Teleste Oyj's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:TS6'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.91 Med: 49.71 Max: 55.06
Current: 53.97
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Teleste Oyj was 55.06%. The lowest was 44.91%. And the median was 49.71%.
FRA:TS6's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.09% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs FRA:TS6: 53.97
Teleste Oyj had a gross margin of 56.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Teleste Oyj was 1.10% per year.
Teleste Oyj (FRA:TS6) 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
Teleste Oyj had a gross margin of 56.44% 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.
Teleste Oyj Gross Margin % Related Terms
Teleste Oyj Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Teleste Oyj'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:TS6 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Teleste Oyj'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.
Teleste Oyj Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Teleste Oyj's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Teleste Oyj'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.
Teleste Oyj (FRA:TS6) has a Gross Margin % of 56.44% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Teleste Oyj and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 49.71. Over the past decade, Teleste Oyj's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.91 to 55.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Teleste Oyj ranks #243 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Teleste Oyj's Gross Margin % too high?
Teleste Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 56.44% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 49.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.91 to a high of 55.06. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Teleste Oyj's value of 56.44% is 130.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Teleste Oyj ranks #243 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Teleste Oyj has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Teleste Oyj's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Teleste Oyj ranks #243 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Teleste Oyj in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Teleste Oyj's value of 56.44% is 130.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Teleste Oyj's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.91 to 55.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.71 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Teleste Oyj 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,453 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. Teleste Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 56.44% is 130.2% 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 Teleste Oyj and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Teleste Oyj's current Gross Margin % is 56.44%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 49.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Teleste Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teleste Oyj (FRA:TS6) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.59, compared to a current price of €3.33 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.44%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 49.71 and 130.2% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Teleste Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Teleste Oyj (FRA:TS6), the current Gross Margin % is 56.44% 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 Teleste Oyj (FRA:TS6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teleste Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.33 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.59.
GuruFocus considers Teleste Oyj to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TS6:
Gross Margin %: 56.44% (14% above median its 10-year median of 49.71)
GF Value™: €2.59 vs. price of €3.33 (28.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 130.2% above the Hardware median (#243 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TS6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Teleste Oyj offers an integrated product and service portfolio that makes it possible to build and run a networked society. The company's solutions bring television and broadband services, security, and safety in public places and guide the use of public transport. With solid industry experience and a drive for innovation, it is an international company in broadband, security and information technologies, and related services. Further, the group connects with customers through a network of offices and partners.
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