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iQSTELIQST -0.74%56 Gross Margin % is 2.52% as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 2.98. GuruFocus rates IQST with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Telecommunication Services companies, iQSTEL ranks worse than 98.26% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. iQSTEL's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.7 Mil. iQSTEL's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $109.1 Mil. Therefore, iQSTEL's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for iQSTEL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IQST'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92 Med: 2.98 Max: 13.87
Current: 2.66
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of iQSTEL was 13.87%. The lowest was 1.92%. And the median was 2.98%.
IQST's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 98.26% of 345
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.15
vs IQST: 2.66
iQSTEL had a gross margin of 2.52% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for iQSTEL was 8.30% per year.
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
iQSTEL had a gross margin of 2.52% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
iQSTEL Gross Margin % Related Terms
iQSTEL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for iQSTEL'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.
IQST vs IOTR, ATGN, KTEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, iQSTEL'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.
iQSTEL Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, iQSTEL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where iQSTEL'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.
iQSTEL (IQST) has a Gross Margin % of 2.52% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on iQSTEL and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 2.98. Over the past decade, iQSTEL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.92 to 13.87. According to the industry distribution chart, iQSTEL ranks #339 out of 345 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is iQSTEL's Gross Margin % too high?
iQSTEL's current Gross Margin % of 2.52% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 13.87. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.15. iQSTEL's value of 2.52% is 95.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, iQSTEL ranks #339 out of 345 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, iQSTEL has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iQSTEL's Gross Margin % compare to IOTR and ATGN?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, iQSTEL ranks #339 out of 345 companies for Gross Margin %. This places iQSTEL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.15. iQSTEL's value of 2.52% is 95.1% below this benchmark. Historically, iQSTEL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.92 to 13.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.98 vs. the industry median of 51.15, iQSTEL 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 51.15, based on 345 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. iQSTEL's current Gross Margin % of 2.52% is 95.1% 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 iQSTEL 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. iQSTEL's current Gross Margin % is 2.52%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iQSTEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iQSTEL (IQST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.79, compared to a current price of $0.91 — trading 89.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 2.52%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.98 and 95.1% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.15. iQSTEL's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 iQSTEL (IQST), the current Gross Margin % is 2.52% as of Jun. 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 iQSTEL (IQST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iQSTEL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.91 is trading 89.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.79.
GuruFocus considers iQSTEL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IQST:
Gross Margin %: 2.52% (15% below median its 10-year median of 2.98)
GF Value™: $8.79 vs. price of $0.91 (89.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.1% below the Telecommunication Services median (#339 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IQST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
iQSTEL Inc is a technology company offering a wide array of services to the telecom and Internet industry. The business divisions of the company are Telecommunication including VoIP, SMS, International Fiber-Optic, Proprietary Internet of Things (IoT), and a Proprietary Mobile Portability Blockchain Platform; the Fintech division includes remittances services, top-up services, Master Card Debit Card, a USA Bank Account, and a Mobile App; Electric Vehicles division offers Electric Motorcycles and plans to launch a Mid Speed Car; and the Metaverse division includes Metaverse platform to access products, services, content, entertainment, information, customer support, and more in a virtual 3D interface. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the USA.
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