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Etihad Etisalat Co JSCSAU:7020 +0.40%81 Gross Margin % is 56.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 57.76. GuruFocus rates SAU:7020 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼62.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks better than 55.88% on this metric.
SAU:7020's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.88% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.685
vs SAU:7020: 55.32
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC had a gross margin of 56.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Etihad Etisalat Co JSC was -1.70% per year.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) 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
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC had a gross margin of 56.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Etihad Etisalat Co JSC'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.
SAU:7020 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC'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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Etihad Etisalat Co JSC'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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) has a Gross Margin % of 56.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Etihad Etisalat Co JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.76. Over the past decade, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.34 to 59.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #150 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current Gross Margin % of 56.04% is near median its 10-year median of 57.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.34 to a high of 59.69. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.69. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's value of 56.04% is 8.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #150 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #150 out of 340 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Etihad Etisalat Co JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.69. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's value of 56.04% is 8.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.34 to 59.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.76 vs. the industry median of 51.69, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC has consistently been above 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. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current Gross Margin % of 56.04% is 8.4% above 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC 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. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current Gross Margin % is 56.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Etihad Etisalat Co JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼62.90, compared to a current price of ﷼62.65 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.76 and 8.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.69. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020), the current Gross Margin % is 56.04% 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼62.65 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼62.90.
GuruFocus considers Etihad Etisalat Co JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:7020:
Gross Margin %: 56.04% (near median its 10-year median of 57.76)
GF Value™: ﷼62.90 vs. price of ﷼62.65 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#150 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:7020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC operates in the telecom sector. The company also manages, installs, and operates telephone networks, terminals, and telecommunication unit systems, as well as to sell and maintains mobile phones and telecommunication units in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company's segment includes Consumer, Business, Wholesale and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Consumer segment, which includes products and services such as voice calls, mobile Internet, and fixed Internet. The company has provides integrated services for three main sectors; individuals, businesses, and carriers. All of the company's operations are principally conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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