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Kyivstar GroupKYIV -0.70%21 Gross Margin % is 89.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 64.39. GuruFocus rates KYIV with a GF Score™ of 21/100. Among 341 Telecommunication Services companies, Kyivstar Group ranks better than 74.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kyivstar Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KYIV'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.2 Med: 64.39 Max: 66.78
Current: 65.63
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kyivstar Group was 66.78%. The lowest was 64.20%. And the median was 64.39%.
KYIV's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.78% of 341
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.59
vs KYIV: 65.63
Kyivstar Group had a gross margin of 89.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kyivstar Group was 0.00% per year.
Kyivstar Group (NAS:KYIV) 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
Kyivstar Group had a gross margin of 89.78% 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.
Kyivstar Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kyivstar Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kyivstar Group'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, Kyivstar Group'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.
Kyivstar Group Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kyivstar Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kyivstar Group'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.
Kyivstar Group (KYIV) has a Gross Margin % of 89.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kyivstar Group and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 64.39. Over the past decade, Kyivstar Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.20 to 66.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyivstar Group ranks #86 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Kyivstar Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Kyivstar Group's current Gross Margin % of 89.78% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 64.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.20 to a high of 66.78. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.59. Kyivstar Group's value of 89.78% is 74% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyivstar Group ranks #86 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyivstar Group has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyivstar Group's Gross Margin % compare to AD and LBTYA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kyivstar Group ranks #86 out of 341 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kyivstar Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.59. Kyivstar Group's value of 89.78% is 74% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyivstar Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.20 to 66.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.39 vs. the industry median of 51.59, Kyivstar Group 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 51.59, 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. Kyivstar Group's current Gross Margin % of 89.78% is 74% 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 Kyivstar Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyivstar Group's current Gross Margin % is 89.78%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 64.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyivstar Group stock overvalued right now?
Kyivstar Group (KYIV) has a current Gross Margin % of 89.78%. The current Gross Margin % is 89.78%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 64.39 and 74% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.59. Kyivstar Group's overall GF Score™ is 21/100. 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 Kyivstar Group (KYIV), the current Gross Margin % is 89.78% 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.
Kyivstar Group Ltd is a telecommunications and digital holding company that operates Ukraine provider of mobile communication and broadband services. The company offers a wide range of connectivity and digital services, including mobile and fixed-line voice and data, ride-hailing, e-health, digital TV, and enterprise solutions such as big data, cloud, and cybersecurity. It operates through two main segments: Telecommunications and Digital. The Telecommunications segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes service revenue from mobile and fixed connectivity services provided to both individual and corporate customers. The Digital segment comprises revenue from proprietary digital platforms and services.
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