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LS telcom AGLTELF 71 Gross Margin % is 26.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 27.61. GuruFocus rates LTELF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.68. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, LS telcom AG ranks worse than 72.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LS telcom AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTELF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.61 Med: 27.61 Max: 33.53
Current: 31.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of LS telcom AG was 33.53%. The lowest was 17.61%. And the median was 27.61%.
LTELF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.06% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.825
vs LTELF: 31.49
LS telcom AG had a gross margin of 26.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for LS telcom AG was 1.30% per year.
LS telcom AG (OTCPK:LTELF) 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
LS telcom AG had a gross margin of 26.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
LS telcom AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
LS telcom AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LS telcom AG'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, LS telcom AG'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.
LS telcom AG Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, LS telcom AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LS telcom AG'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.
LS telcom AG (LTELF) has a Gross Margin % of 26.25% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LS telcom AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.61. Over the past decade, LS telcom AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.61 to 33.53. According to the industry distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #245 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is LS telcom AG's Gross Margin % too high?
LS telcom AG's current Gross Margin % of 26.25% is near median its 10-year median of 27.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.61 to a high of 33.53. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. LS telcom AG's value of 26.25% is 49.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #245 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LS telcom AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LS telcom AG's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #245 out of 340 companies for Gross Margin %. This places LS telcom AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. LS telcom AG's value of 26.25% is 49.3% below this benchmark. Historically, LS telcom AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.61 to 33.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.61 vs. the industry median of 51.83, LS telcom AG 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 51.83, based on 340 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. LS telcom AG's current Gross Margin % of 26.25% is 49.3% 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 LS telcom AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LS telcom AG's current Gross Margin % is 26.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LS telcom AG stock overvalued right now?
LS telcom AG (LTELF) has a current Gross Margin % of 26.25%. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.68, compared to a current price of $10.97 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.61 and 49.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.83. LS telcom AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 LS telcom AG (LTELF), the current Gross Margin % is 26.25% 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 LS telcom AG (LTELF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LS telcom AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.97 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.68.
Key valuation signals for LTELF:
Gross Margin %: 26.25% (near median its 10-year median of 27.61)
GF Value™: $9.68 vs. price of $10.97 (13.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#245 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTELF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LS telcom AG is engaged in the development, implementation, distribution, and installation of hardware and software solutions in the field of wireless and wired telecommunications, in particular radio network planning, frequency management, and other system solutions, as well as consulting and training, particularly for radio network operators, media companies, and regulatory authorities. The group's reportable segments are: Hardware-Related Systems, Services, and Software Systems. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Software Systems segment, which includes integrating products from different areas into a comprehensive system solution, maintenance, and software-based radio network planning products.
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