PCCWPCWLF -0.19%45 Gross Margin % is 45.84% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 49.81. GuruFocus rates PCWLF with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Telecommunication Services companies, PCCW ranks worse than 55.81% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. PCCW's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,257 Mil. PCCW's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,741 Mil. Therefore, PCCW's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 45.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PCCW's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PCWLF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.51 Med: 49.81 Max: 53.78
Current: 46.51
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of PCCW was 53.78%. The lowest was 46.51%. And the median was 49.81%.
PCWLF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 55.81% of 344
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.415
vs PCWLF: 46.51
PCCW had a gross margin of 45.84% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PCCW was -0.20% per year.
PCCW (OTCPK:PCWLF) 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
PCCW had a gross margin of 45.84% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
PCCW Gross Margin % Related Terms
PCCW Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PCCW'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, PCCW'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.
PCCW Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PCCW's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PCCW'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.
PCCW (PCWLF) has a Gross Margin % of 45.84% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PCCW and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.81. Over the past decade, PCCW's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.51 to 53.78. According to the industry distribution chart, PCCW ranks #192 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is PCCW's Gross Margin % too high?
PCCW's current Gross Margin % of 45.84% is near median its 10-year median of 49.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.51 to a high of 53.78. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. PCCW's value of 45.84% is 10.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PCCW ranks #192 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PCCW has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCCW's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, PCCW ranks #192 out of 344 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PCCW in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. PCCW's value of 45.84% is 10.8% below this benchmark. Historically, PCCW's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.51 to 53.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.81 vs. the industry median of 51.42, PCCW 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. PCCW's current Gross Margin % of 45.84% is 10.8% 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 PCCW 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. PCCW's current Gross Margin % is 45.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCCW stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCCW (PCWLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.59, compared to a current price of $0.69 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.81 and 10.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.42. PCCW's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 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 PCCW (PCWLF), the current Gross Margin % is 45.84% as of Dec. 2025. 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 PCCW (PCWLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCCW stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.69 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.59.
GuruFocus considers PCCW to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PCWLF:
Gross Margin %: 45.84% (near median its 10-year median of 49.81)
GF Value™: $0.59 vs. price of $0.69 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#192 of 344)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PCWLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PCCW Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company engaged in the businesses of telecommunications, media, information technology solutions, property development and investment, and others. The company's operating segments are HKT Limited (HKT), Media Business, and Other businesses. Maximum revenue is generated from the HKT segment, which provides technology, telecommunications, and related services, including enterprise solutions, mobile services, total home solutions, media entertainment, and other new businesses such as loyalty platform, financial services, and healthtech services. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong, and the rest from the Mainland and other parts of China, Singapore, and other markets.
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