Telecom ArgentinaTCMFF +37.14%87 Gross Margin % is 76.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 73.46. GuruFocus rates TCMFF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Telecommunication Services companies, Telecom Argentina ranks better than 86.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telecom Argentina's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TCMFF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 70.31 Med: 73.46 Max: 75.78
Current: 75.78
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Telecom Argentina was 75.78%. The lowest was 70.31%. And the median was 73.46%.
TCMFF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.92% of 344
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.415
vs TCMFF: 75.78
Telecom Argentina had a gross margin of 76.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Telecom Argentina was 0.10% per year.
Telecom Argentina (OTCPK:TCMFF) 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
Telecom Argentina had a gross margin of 76.35% 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.
Telecom Argentina Gross Margin % Related Terms
Telecom Argentina Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telecom Argentina'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, Telecom Argentina'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.
Telecom Argentina Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecom Argentina's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telecom Argentina'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.
Telecom Argentina (TCMFF) has a Gross Margin % of 76.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Telecom Argentina and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 73.46. Over the past decade, Telecom Argentina's Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.31 to 75.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #45 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Telecom Argentina's Gross Margin % too high?
Telecom Argentina's current Gross Margin % of 76.35% is near median its 10-year median of 73.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.31 to a high of 75.78. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Telecom Argentina's value of 76.35% is 48.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #45 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telecom Argentina has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom Argentina's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #45 out of 344 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Telecom Argentina in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Telecom Argentina's value of 76.35% is 48.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Telecom Argentina's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.31 to 75.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.46 vs. the industry median of 51.42, Telecom Argentina 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 51.42, 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. Telecom Argentina's current Gross Margin % of 76.35% is 48.5% 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 Telecom Argentina 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. Telecom Argentina's current Gross Margin % is 76.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 73.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina (TCMFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.42, compared to a current price of $2.40 — trading 69% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 76.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 73.46 and 48.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.42. Telecom Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 Telecom Argentina (TCMFF), the current Gross Margin % is 76.35% 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 Telecom Argentina (TCMFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.40 is trading 69% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.42.
GuruFocus considers Telecom Argentina to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TCMFF:
Gross Margin %: 76.35% (near median its 10-year median of 73.46)
GF Value™: $1.42 vs. price of $2.40 (69% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#45 of 344)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TCMFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telecom Argentina SA offers its customers quadruple play services, combining mobile telephony services, cable television services, Internet services and fixed telephony services. It also provides other telephone-related services such as international long-distance and wholesale services, data transmission and IT solutions outsourcing and install, operate and develop cable television and data transmission services. The company operates in segments: ICT Services provided in Argentina: Personal Network; ICT Services provided in Argentina - TMA Network; and Other segments..
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