TelestoWAR:TLO -1.47%73 Gross Margin % is 77.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 52.63. GuruFocus rates WAR:TLO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of zł27.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Waste Management companies, Telesto ranks better than 86.81% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Telesto's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł0.70 Mil. Telesto's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł0.91 Mil. Therefore, Telesto's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 77.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telesto's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:TLO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.07 Med: 52.63 Max: 61.97
Current: 56.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Telesto was 61.97%. The lowest was 47.07%. And the median was 52.63%.
WAR:TLO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.81% of 235
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.2
vs WAR:TLO: 56.27
Telesto had a gross margin of 77.34% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Telesto was 0.60% per year.
Telesto (WAR:TLO) 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
Telesto had a gross margin of 77.34% 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.
Telesto Gross Margin % Related Terms
Telesto Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telesto'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.
WAR:TLO vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Telesto'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.
Telesto Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Telesto's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telesto'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.
Telesto (WAR:TLO) has a Gross Margin % of 77.34% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Telesto and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 52.63. Over the past decade, Telesto's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.07 to 61.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Telesto ranks #31 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Telesto's Gross Margin % too high?
Telesto's current Gross Margin % of 77.34% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 52.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.07 to a high of 61.97. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Telesto's value of 77.34% is 184.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telesto ranks #31 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telesto has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telesto's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Telesto ranks #31 out of 235 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Telesto in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Telesto's value of 77.34% is 184.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Telesto's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.07 to 61.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.63 vs. the industry median of 27.20, Telesto 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.20, based on 235 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. Telesto's current Gross Margin % of 77.34% is 184.3% 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 Telesto and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telesto's current Gross Margin % is 77.34%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 52.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telesto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telesto (WAR:TLO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł27.54, compared to a current price of zł13.40 — trading 51.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 77.34%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 52.63 and 184.3% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.20. Telesto's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Telesto (WAR:TLO), the current Gross Margin % is 77.34% 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 Telesto (WAR:TLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telesto stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł13.40 is trading 51.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł27.54.
GuruFocus considers Telesto to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WAR:TLO:
Gross Margin %: 77.34% (47% above median its 10-year median of 52.63)
GF Value™: zł27.54 vs. price of zł13.40 (51.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 184.3% above the Waste Management median (#31 of 235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:TLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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