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Millicom International CellularSTU:M4M1 -1.80%63 Gross Margin % is 75.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 72.23. GuruFocus rates STU:M4M1 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Telecommunication Services companies, Millicom International Cellular ranks better than 87.98% on this metric.
STU:M4M1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.98% of 341
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.78
vs STU:M4M1: 77.06
Millicom International Cellular had a gross margin of 75.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Millicom International Cellular (STU:M4M1) 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
Millicom International Cellular had a gross margin of 75.87% 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.
Millicom International Cellular Gross Margin % Related Terms
Millicom International Cellular 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.
Millicom International Cellular Gross Margin % Chart
STU:M4M1 vs CHTR, GSAT, LUMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Millicom International Cellular'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.
Millicom International Cellular Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Millicom International Cellular's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Millicom International Cellular'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.
Millicom International Cellular (STU:M4M1) has a Gross Margin % of 75.87% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Millicom International Cellular and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 72.23. Over the past decade, Millicom International Cellular's Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.30 to 77.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Millicom International Cellular ranks #41 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Millicom International Cellular's Gross Margin % too high?
Millicom International Cellular's current Gross Margin % of 75.87% is near median its 10-year median of 72.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.30 to a high of 77.45. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.78. Millicom International Cellular's value of 75.87% is 46.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Millicom International Cellular ranks #41 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Millicom International Cellular has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Millicom International Cellular's Gross Margin % compare to CHTR and GSAT?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Millicom International Cellular ranks #41 out of 341 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Millicom International Cellular in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.78. Millicom International Cellular's value of 75.87% is 46.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Millicom International Cellular's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.30 to 77.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.23 vs. the industry median of 51.78, Millicom International Cellular 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 51.78, based on 341 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. Millicom International Cellular's current Gross Margin % of 75.87% is 46.5% 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 Millicom International Cellular 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. Millicom International Cellular's current Gross Margin % is 75.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 72.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Millicom International Cellular stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Millicom International Cellular (STU:M4M1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.76, compared to a current price of €82.00 — trading 175.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 75.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 72.23 and 46.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.78. Millicom International Cellular's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 Millicom International Cellular (STU:M4M1), the current Gross Margin % is 75.87% 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 Millicom International Cellular (STU:M4M1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Millicom International Cellular stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €82.00 is trading 175.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.76.
GuruFocus considers Millicom International Cellular to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:M4M1:
Gross Margin %: 75.87% (near median its 10-year median of 72.23)
GF Value™: €29.76 vs. price of €82.00 (175.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#41 of 341)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:M4M1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Millicom International Cellular Business Description
Millicom offers wireless and fixed-line telecom services primarily in smaller, less developed countries in Latin America. Countries served include Bolivia, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Honduras (67% but not controlled or consolidated in the firm's financial statements). The firm's wireless networks cover about 145 million people, serving nearly 60 million customers. Its fixed-line networks reach 22 million homes, serving about 5.6 million broadband customers. Increasingly, Millicom offers converged packages that include broadband with wireless services. The firm also formed a joint venture to acquire Telefónica's operations in Chile.
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