STL NetworksNSE:STLNETWORK -2.01%3 Gross Margin % is 35.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 27.75. GuruFocus rates NSE:STLNETWORK with a GF Score™ of 3/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Telecommunication Services companies, STL Networks ranks worse than 74.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for STL Networks's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STLNETWORK'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.72 Med: 27.75 Max: 28.77
Current: 28.77
During the past 2 years, the highestGross Margin % of STL Networks was 28.77%. The lowest was 26.72%. And the median was 27.75%.
NSE:STLNETWORK's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.42% of 344
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.415
vs NSE:STLNETWORK: 28.77
STL Networks had a gross margin of 35.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for STL Networks 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
STL Networks had a gross margin of 35.00% 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.
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STL Networks Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STL Networks'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.
NSE:STLNETWORK vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, STL Networks'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.
STL Networks Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, STL Networks's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STL Networks'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.
STL Networks (NSE:STLNETWORK) has a Gross Margin % of 35.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on STL Networks and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 27.75. Over the past decade, STL Networks' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.72 to 28.77. According to the industry distribution chart, STL Networks ranks #256 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is STL Networks' Gross Margin % too high?
STL Networks' current Gross Margin % of 35.00% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 27.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.72 to a high of 28.77. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. STL Networks' value of 35.00% is 31.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STL Networks ranks #256 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, STL Networks has a GF Score™ of 3/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STL Networks' Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, STL Networks ranks #256 out of 344 companies for Gross Margin %. This places STL Networks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. STL Networks' value of 35.00% is 31.9% below this benchmark. Historically, STL Networks' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.72 to 28.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.75 vs. the industry median of 51.42, STL Networks 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 51.42, based on 344 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. STL Networks's current Gross Margin % of 35.00% is 31.9% 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 STL Networks 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. STL Networks's current Gross Margin % is 35.00%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 27.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STL Networks stock overvalued right now?
STL Networks (NSE:STLNETWORK) has a current Gross Margin % of 35.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 35.00%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 27.75 and 31.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.42. STL Networks' overall GF Score™ is 3/100 with 8 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 STL Networks (NSE:STLNETWORK), the current Gross Margin % is 35.00% 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.
STL Networks Ltd aims to provide comprehensive services for network modernization, including design, development, sale, and maintenance of telecommunication systems, creating interconnected data centers, and providing a comprehensive cyberinfrastructure. The Group operates only in one Business Segment Global Services Business consisting of providing comprehensive solutions across fiber network services, system integration, IT Infrastructure management, setting up of data center operations, Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center.
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