Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG (OTCPK:TELDY) 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
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG 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.
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG Gross Margin % Chart
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG'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.
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG'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.
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG (TELDY) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.88 to 71.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG ranks #64 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.88 to a high of 71.28. Based on the distribution chart, Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG ranks #64 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG ranks #64 out of 344 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Historically, Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.88 to 71.28 over the past decade. 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. 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 Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG 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. Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG (TELDY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.82, compared to a current price of $11.75 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG (TELDY), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG (TELDY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.75 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.82.
GuruFocus considers Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TELDY:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $12.82 vs. price of $11.75 (8.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TELDY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG Business Description
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG is the German subsidiary of Telefonica, which provides integrated network operations in Germany. The company offers mobile and fixed-network services for private and business customers as well as digital products and services. Its core brand is O2. It includes secondary brands and partners such as ALDI TALK, Tchibo MOBIL, AY YILDIZ, and others.
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