VEONVEON +0.37%76 Gross Margin % is 87.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 87.05. GuruFocus rates VEON with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Telecommunication Services companies, VEON ranks better than 95.93% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. VEON's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,050 Mil. VEON's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,201 Mil. Therefore, VEON's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 87.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for VEON's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VEON'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 76.71 Med: 87.05 Max: 90.29
Current: 90.29
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of VEON was 90.29%. The lowest was 76.71%. And the median was 87.05%.
VEON's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.93% of 344
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.415
vs VEON: 90.29
VEON had a gross margin of 87.43% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for VEON was 0.20% per year.
VEON (NAS:VEON) 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
VEON had a gross margin of 87.43% 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.
VEON Gross Margin % Related Terms
VEON Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VEON'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, VEON'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.
VEON Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, VEON's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VEON'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.
VEON (VEON) has a Gross Margin % of 87.43% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on VEON and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 87.05. Over the past decade, VEON's Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.71 to 90.29. According to the industry distribution chart, VEON ranks #14 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is VEON's Gross Margin % too high?
VEON's current Gross Margin % of 87.43% is near median its 10-year median of 87.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.71 to a high of 90.29. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. VEON's value of 87.43% is 70% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VEON ranks #14 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VEON has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VEON's Gross Margin % compare to LBTYA and AD?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, VEON ranks #14 out of 344 companies for Gross Margin %. This places VEON in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. VEON's value of 87.43% is 70% above this benchmark. Historically, VEON's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.71 to 90.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.05 vs. the industry median of 51.42, VEON 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. VEON's current Gross Margin % of 87.43% is 70% 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 VEON 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. VEON's current Gross Margin % is 87.43%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 87.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VEON stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VEON (VEON) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.09, compared to a current price of $51.78 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 87.43%, which is near median its 10-year median of 87.05 and 70% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.42. VEON's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 VEON (VEON), the current Gross Margin % is 87.43% 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 VEON (VEON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VEON stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $51.78 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.09.
GuruFocus considers VEON to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VEON:
Gross Margin %: 87.43% (near median its 10-year median of 87.05)
GF Value™: $40.09 vs. price of $51.78 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70% above the Telecommunication Services median (#14 of 344)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VEON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VEON Ltd is a United Arab Emirates-based digital operator providing connectivity and Internet services to corporations and individuals. The company offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunications services through a range of traditional and broadband mobile technologies. The company's reportable segments consist of the following five segments: Pakistan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, and Uzbekistan. It provides its services under the Beeline, Kyivstar, Banglalink, and Jazz brands. It generates the majority of its revenue from Pakistan. Its telecommunications and digital services include voice, fixed broadband, data and cloud services.
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