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Netas Telekomunikasyon AS (IST:NETAS) 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
Netas Telekomunikasyon AS had a gross margin of 6.56% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Netas Telekomunikasyon AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Netas Telekomunikasyon AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
IST:NETAS vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS'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.
Netas Telekomunikasyon AS Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Netas Telekomunikasyon AS'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.
Netas Telekomunikasyon AS (IST:NETAS) has a Gross Margin % of 6.56% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Netas Telekomunikasyon AS and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 9.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS ranks #2224 out of 2452 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's current Gross Margin % of 6.56% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 9.94. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.51. Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's value of 6.56% is 73.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS ranks #2224 out of 2452 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS ranks #2224 out of 2452 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Netas Telekomunikasyon AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.51. Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's value of 6.56% is 73.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.94 vs. the industry median of 24.51, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.51, based on 2,452 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. Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's current Gross Margin % of 6.56% is 73.2% 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 Netas Telekomunikasyon AS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's current Gross Margin % is 6.56%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 9.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netas Telekomunikasyon AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS (IST:NETAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺101.81, compared to a current price of ₺61.55 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 6.56%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 9.94 and 73.2% below the Hardware industry median of 24.51. Netas Telekomunikasyon AS's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Netas Telekomunikasyon AS (IST:NETAS), the current Gross Margin % is 6.56% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Netas Telekomunikasyon AS (IST:NETAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netas Telekomunikasyon AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺61.55 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺101.81.
GuruFocus considers Netas Telekomunikasyon AS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IST:NETAS:
Gross Margin %: 6.56% (34% below median its 10-year median of 9.94)
GF Value™: ₺101.81 vs. price of ₺61.55 (39.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.2% below the Hardware median (#2224 of 2452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:NETAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Netas Telekomunikasyon AS is engaged in the manufacture and trade of telecommunication equipment, project installation services, technical support, repair and maintenance services, IT services, strategic outsourcing services, implementation activities, and associated services. The group continues to provide end-to-end solutions and technology services to service providers and institutions in local and international markets. Its solutions and services are Cyber Security Solutions, New Generation Data Center, Localized Solutions, Mobile Broadband Solutions, Managed Services, Cyber Security Operation Center, Netas Network Operation Center, Informatics Support Services, and Others. Its operating segments are: Telecom, System Integration, Technology, and BDH.
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