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Tele Columbus AGHAM:TC1 +2.08%33 Gross Margin % is 78.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 74.27. GuruFocus rates HAM:TC1 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, Tele Columbus AG ranks better than 87.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tele Columbus AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:TC1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 67.48 Med: 74.27 Max: 82.84
Current: 76.95
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tele Columbus AG was 82.84%. The lowest was 67.48%. And the median was 74.27%.
HAM:TC1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.65% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.685
vs HAM:TC1: 76.95
Tele Columbus AG had a gross margin of 78.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tele Columbus AG was 1.60% per year.
Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) 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
Tele Columbus AG had a gross margin of 78.78% 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.
Tele Columbus AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tele Columbus AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tele Columbus AG'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, Tele Columbus AG'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.
Tele Columbus AG Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Tele Columbus AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tele Columbus AG'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.
Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) has a Gross Margin % of 78.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tele Columbus AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.27. Over the past decade, Tele Columbus AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.48 to 82.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #42 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Tele Columbus AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Tele Columbus AG's current Gross Margin % of 78.78% is near median its 10-year median of 74.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.48 to a high of 82.84. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.69. Tele Columbus AG's value of 78.78% is 52.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #42 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tele Columbus AG has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tele Columbus AG's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #42 out of 340 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tele Columbus AG in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.69. Tele Columbus AG's value of 78.78% is 52.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Tele Columbus AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.48 to 82.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.27 vs. the industry median of 51.69, Tele Columbus AG 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 51.69, 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. Tele Columbus AG's current Gross Margin % of 78.78% is 52.4% 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 Tele Columbus AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tele Columbus AG's current Gross Margin % is 78.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tele Columbus AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.32, compared to a current price of €0.49 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 78.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.27 and 52.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.69. Tele Columbus AG's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1), the current Gross Margin % is 78.78% 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 Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele Columbus AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.49 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.32.
GuruFocus considers Tele Columbus AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:TC1:
Gross Margin %: 78.78% (near median its 10-year median of 74.27)
GF Value™: €0.32 vs. price of €0.49 (53.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#42 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:TC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tele Columbus AG is a triple-play telecommunications company. It derives revenue from TV, the Internet, cellphone, and voice services. The group operates through two main segments: TV and Internet, and telephony. The company's TV segment offers cable TV services to customers. The majority of revenue stems from this segment. Internet and telephony derive revenue from the provision of broadband Internet access as well as fixed-line and mobile telephony services to customers. The company is an owner of telecommunications infrastructure. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in Germany.
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