PT Telefast Indonesia TbkISX:TFAS -1.50%69 Gross Margin % is 3.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 6.26. GuruFocus rates ISX:TFAS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp166.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks worse than 96.92% on this metric.
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) 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
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk had a gross margin of 3.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Gross Margin % Related Terms
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk 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.
ISX:TFAS vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk'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.
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk'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.
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) has a Gross Margin % of 3.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 6.26. Over the past decade, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.06 to 8.36. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks #976 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Gross Margin % too high?
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 3.06% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 6.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.06 to a high of 8.36. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's value of 3.06% is 91.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks #976 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk ranks #976 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's value of 3.06% is 91.1% below this benchmark. Historically, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.06 to 8.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.26 vs. the industry median of 34.46, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,007 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. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 3.06% is 91.1% 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 PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's current Gross Margin % is 3.06%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 6.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp166.75, compared to a current price of Rp197.00 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.06%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 6.26 and 91.1% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS), the current Gross Margin % is 3.06% 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 PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk (ISX:TFAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of Rp197.00 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp166.75.
GuruFocus considers PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:TFAS:
Gross Margin %: 3.06% (51% below median its 10-year median of 6.26)
GF Value™: Rp166.75 vs. price of Rp197.00 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.1% below the Business Services median (#976 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:TFAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Telefast Indonesia Tbk is engaged in digital product distribution and network-based services. The Group manages and evaluates its operations based on the business segment that consists of Digital products and Digital services. The Company operates through a partner network spread across various regions and has expanded its business activities into network-based logistics through the development of a drop point network. The Digital products segment generates the majority of the Group's revenue. The Company conducts digital product distribution activities, particularly telecommunications products such as prepaid credit and data packages, through an outlet network spread across various regions. The Company manages more than 7,000 active outlets across 5 regional clusters in Java Island.
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