TeleChoice International (SGX:T41) Gross Margin %: 8.26% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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SGX:T41 TeleChoice International Ltd SGX:T41
61 GF Score
Price S$0.24
GF Value S$0.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is TeleChoice International Gross Margin %?

TeleChoice International SGX:T41 +2.17% 61 Gross Margin % is 8.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 7.99. GuruFocus rates SGX:T41 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Telecommunication Services companies, TeleChoice International ranks worse than 96.46% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. TeleChoice International's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$22.8 Mil. TeleChoice International's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$276.2 Mil. Therefore, TeleChoice International's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.26%.


The historical rank and industry rank for TeleChoice International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:T41' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.5   Med: 7.99   Max: 10.52
Current: 7.98


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of TeleChoice International was 10.52%. The lowest was 6.50%. And the median was 7.99%.

SGX:T41's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
96.46% of 339 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.78 vs SGX:T41: 7.98

TeleChoice International had a gross margin of 8.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for TeleChoice International was -0.10% per year.


TeleChoice International  (SGX:T41) 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

TeleChoice International had a gross margin of 8.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.


TeleChoice International Gross Margin % Related Terms


TeleChoice International Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TeleChoice International'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.

TeleChoice International Gross Margin % Chart

TeleChoice International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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TeleChoice International Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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SGX:T41 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, TeleChoice International'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.


TeleChoice International Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, TeleChoice International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TeleChoice International's Gross Margin % falls into.


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TeleChoice International Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

TeleChoice International's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=41.4 / 518.044
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(518.044 - 476.686) / 518.044
=7.98 %

TeleChoice International's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=22.8 / 276.225
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(276.225 - 253.416) / 276.225
=8.26 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 8.26% mean?
TeleChoice International (SGX:T41) has a Gross Margin % of 8.26% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on TeleChoice International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.99. Over the past decade, TeleChoice International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.50 to 10.52. According to the industry distribution chart, TeleChoice International ranks #327 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 96.5%.
Is TeleChoice International's Gross Margin % too high?
TeleChoice International's current Gross Margin % of 8.26% is near median its 10-year median of 7.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.50 to a high of 10.52. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.78. TeleChoice International's value of 8.26% is 84% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TeleChoice International ranks #327 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TeleChoice International has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TeleChoice International's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, TeleChoice International ranks #327 out of 339 companies for Gross Margin %. This places TeleChoice International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.78. TeleChoice International's value of 8.26% is 84% below this benchmark. Historically, TeleChoice International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.50 to 10.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.99 vs. the industry median of 51.78, TeleChoice International 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 51.78, based on 339 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. TeleChoice International's current Gross Margin % of 8.26% is 84% 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 TeleChoice International and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TeleChoice International's current Gross Margin % is 8.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TeleChoice International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TeleChoice International (SGX:T41) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.17, compared to a current price of S$0.24 — trading 38.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.99 and 84% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.78. TeleChoice International's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 TeleChoice International (SGX:T41), the current Gross Margin % is 8.26% 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 TeleChoice International (SGX:T41) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TeleChoice International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.24 is trading 38.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.17. GuruFocus considers TeleChoice International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:T41:

  • Gross Margin %: 8.26% (near median its 10-year median of 7.99)
  • GF Value™: S$0.17 vs. price of S$0.24 (38.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84% below the Telecommunication Services median (#327 of 339)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:T41 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TeleChoice International Business Description

Address 15 Pandan Crescent, Level M3 Unit B, Tiong Woon Building, Singapore, SGP, 128470
TeleChoice International Ltd is a regional provider and enabler of info-communications products and services. It is also a wholesaler, retailer, supplier, importer, exporter, distributor, and dealer of mobile phones, prepaid cards, radio and telecommunication equipment and accessories, and the provision of related services. The company operates under three business segments that are Personal Communications Solutions Services (PCS), Info-Communications Technology Services (ICT), and Network Engineering Services(NES). The firm conducts operations in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Other Counties. It generates maximum revenue from Singapore.
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