Liberty CapitalGLIBB 16 Gross Margin % is 72.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 70.32. GuruFocus rates GLIBB with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Telecommunication Services companies, Liberty Capital ranks better than 75.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liberty Capital's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GLIBB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.82 Med: 70.32 Max: 73.42
Current: 65.82
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of Liberty Capital was 73.42%. The lowest was 65.82%. And the median was 70.32%.
GLIBB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.58% of 344
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.415
vs GLIBB: 65.82
Liberty Capital had a gross margin of 72.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Liberty Capital was 0.00% per year.
Liberty Capital (OTCPK:GLIBB) 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
Liberty Capital had a gross margin of 72.41% 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.
Liberty Capital Gross Margin % Related Terms
Liberty Capital Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liberty Capital'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.
GLIBB vs CCOI, SHEN, GOGO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Liberty Capital'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.
Liberty Capital Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Capital's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Capital'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.
Liberty Capital (GLIBB) has a Gross Margin % of 72.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Liberty Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.32. Over the past decade, Liberty Capital's Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.82 to 73.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Capital ranks #84 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Liberty Capital's Gross Margin % too high?
Liberty Capital's current Gross Margin % of 72.41% is near median its 10-year median of 70.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.82 to a high of 73.42. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Liberty Capital's value of 72.41% is 40.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Capital ranks #84 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Liberty Capital has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liberty Capital's Gross Margin % compare to CCOI and SHEN?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Capital ranks #84 out of 344 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Liberty Capital in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Liberty Capital's value of 72.41% is 40.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Liberty Capital's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.82 to 73.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.32 vs. the industry median of 51.42, Liberty Capital 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 51.42, based on 344 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. Liberty Capital's current Gross Margin % of 72.41% is 40.8% 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 Liberty Capital and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Capital's current Gross Margin % is 72.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liberty Capital stock overvalued right now?
Liberty Capital (GLIBB) has a current Gross Margin % of 72.41%. The current Gross Margin % is 72.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.32 and 40.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.42. Liberty Capital's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Liberty Capital (GLIBB), the current Gross Margin % is 72.41% 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.
Liberty Capital Corp is a United States-based company. Through its subsidiary, it provides a full range of data, mobile, voice, and managed services to residential customers, businesses, governmental entities, and educational and medical institutions.
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