Airtel Networks ZambiaLUS:ATEL 38 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:ATEL with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Telecommunication Services companies, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks worse than 292397.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Airtel Networks Zambia's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
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in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 51.415 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Airtel Networks Zambia had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Airtel Networks Zambia was 0.00% per year.
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
Airtel Networks Zambia had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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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.
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Airtel Networks Zambia Gross Margin % Historical Data
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For the Telecom Services subindustry, Airtel Networks Zambia'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.
Airtel Networks Zambia Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Airtel Networks Zambia's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Airtel Networks Zambia'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.
Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of . 20. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Airtel Networks Zambia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks #999999 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Airtel Networks Zambia's Gross Margin % too high?
Airtel Networks Zambia's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks #999999 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Airtel Networks Zambia has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Networks Zambia's Gross Margin % compare to ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks #999999 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Airtel Networks Zambia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. 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 51.42, based on 342 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 Airtel Networks Zambia and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airtel Networks Zambia'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 Airtel Networks Zambia stock overvalued right now?
Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Airtel Networks Zambia's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 2 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 Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.
Airtel Networks Zambia PLC is engaged in the provision of cellular radio telecommunication services. It operates in a single operating segment, being Zambia operations. The reportable operating segment derives its revenue from the sale of voice and data services to subscribers of the network and to foreign telephony operators when their subscribers utilise the Airtel Zambia network. Other revenue consists of connection and subscription charges and the sale of mobile handsets to customers. It provides postpaid, prepaid, international calling, and broadband recharge services.
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