Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) Gross Margin %: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026)


KUW:STC Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:STC
56 GF Score
Price KWD0.64
GF Value KWD0.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Gross Margin %?

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:STC -3.01% 56 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:STC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Telecommunication Services companies, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks worse than 293254.84% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD85.3 Mil. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD85.3 Mil. Therefore, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. If there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.


The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC was 78.36%. The lowest was 48.00%. And the median was 54.27%.

KUW:STC's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 51.52
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC was 1.50% per year.


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC  (KUW:STC) 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

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC had a gross margin of N/A% 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.


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Gross Margin % Related Terms


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC'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.

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Gross Margin % Chart

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Annual Data
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Gross Margin %
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Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Quarterly Data
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KUW:STC vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC'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.


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue. (Note that if there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.)

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=187.6 / 342.512
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(342.512 - 154.959) / 342.512
=54.76 %

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=85.3 / 85.289
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(85.289 - 0) / 85.289
=N/A %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 0.00% mean?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.00 to 78.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #999999 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.00 to a high of 78.36. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #999999 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #999999 out of 341 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.52. Historically, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.00 to 78.36 over the past decade. 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 51.52, based on 341 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. 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.64 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 9 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.64 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:STC:

  • Gross Margin %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.64 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description

Address Al-Khansa Street, P.O. Box. 181, Olympia Building, Salmiya, KWT, 22002
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC is a telecommunication service provider. The company provides internet access using 4G LTE technology, and 5G technology. The principal activities of the company are to purchase, supply, install, operate, and maintain wireless telecommunication devices and equipment. The company offers numerous opportunities in the field of telecommunications, entertainment, information, digital, and data transfer services. The Group has identified Consumer (i.e., Individual customers) and Enterprise (i.e., Corporates & others) as operating segments.
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