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Partner Communications CoPTNRF 81 Gross Margin % is 29.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 19.19. GuruFocus rates PTNRF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.63. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, Partner Communications Co ranks worse than 77.06% on this metric.
Partner Communications Co (OTCPK:PTNRF) 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
Partner Communications Co had a gross margin of 29.09% 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.
Partner Communications Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Partner Communications Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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, Partner Communications Co'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.
Partner Communications Co Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Partner Communications Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Partner Communications Co'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.
Partner Communications Co (PTNRF) has a Gross Margin % of 29.09% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Partner Communications Co and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 19.19. Over the past decade, Partner Communications Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.30 to 27.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Partner Communications Co ranks #262 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Partner Communications Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Partner Communications Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.09% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 19.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.30 to a high of 27.82. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.69. Partner Communications Co's value of 29.09% is 43.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Partner Communications Co ranks #262 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Partner Communications Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Partner Communications Co's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Partner Communications Co ranks #262 out of 340 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Partner Communications Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.69. Partner Communications Co's value of 29.09% is 43.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Partner Communications Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.30 to 27.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.19 vs. the industry median of 51.69, Partner Communications Co 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 51.69, 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. Partner Communications Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.09% is 43.7% 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 Partner Communications Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Partner Communications Co's current Gross Margin % is 29.09%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 19.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Partner Communications Co stock overvalued right now?
Partner Communications Co (PTNRF) has a current Gross Margin % of 29.09%. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.63, compared to a current price of $11.75 — trading 108.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.09%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 19.19 and 43.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.69. Partner Communications Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Partner Communications Co (PTNRF), the current Gross Margin % is 29.09% 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 Partner Communications Co (PTNRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Partner Communications Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.75 is trading 108.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.63.
Key valuation signals for PTNRF:
Gross Margin %: 29.09% (52% above median its 10-year median of 19.19)
GF Value™: $5.63 vs. price of $11.75 (108.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#262 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PTNRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Partner Communications Co Ltd is an Israeli-based telecommunications company. It provides a wide integrated and customized range of cellular and fixed-line telecommunication services, including infrastructure, international long-distance (ILD), internet services provider (ISP), television, and other services. The cellular business segment represents the portion of total revenues, and it offers services such as airtime calls, international roaming services, text messaging, internet browsing, value-added and content services, and services provided to other operators that use the company's cellular network.
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