Telekom Austria AGWBO:TKA -3.55%76 Gross Margin % is 56.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 56.18. GuruFocus rates WBO:TKA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Telecommunication Services companies, Telekom Austria AG ranks better than 59.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telekom Austria AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:TKA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.41 Med: 56.18 Max: 57.15
Current: 56.91
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Telekom Austria AG was 57.15%. The lowest was 53.41%. And the median was 56.18%.
WBO:TKA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.36% of 342
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.415
vs WBO:TKA: 56.91
Telekom Austria AG had a gross margin of 56.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Telekom Austria AG was 0.40% per year.
Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA) 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
Telekom Austria AG had a gross margin of 56.84% 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.
Telekom Austria AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Telekom Austria AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telekom Austria AG'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, Telekom Austria 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.
Telekom Austria AG Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telekom Austria AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telekom Austria 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.
Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA) has a Gross Margin % of 56.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Telekom Austria AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.18. Over the past decade, Telekom Austria AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.41 to 57.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Telekom Austria AG ranks #139 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Telekom Austria AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Telekom Austria AG's current Gross Margin % of 56.84% is near median its 10-year median of 56.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.41 to a high of 57.15. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Telekom Austria AG's value of 56.84% is 10.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telekom Austria AG ranks #139 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telekom Austria AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Austria AG's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telekom Austria AG ranks #139 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Telekom Austria AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. Telekom Austria AG's value of 56.84% is 10.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Telekom Austria AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.41 to 57.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.18 vs. the industry median of 51.42, Telekom Austria AG 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 342 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. Telekom Austria AG's current Gross Margin % of 56.84% is 10.6% 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 Telekom Austria 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. Telekom Austria AG's current Gross Margin % is 56.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telekom Austria AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.03, compared to a current price of €9.78 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.18 and 10.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.42. Telekom Austria AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA), the current Gross Margin % is 56.84% 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 Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Austria AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.78 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.03.
GuruFocus considers Telekom Austria AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:TKA:
Gross Margin %: 56.84% (near median its 10-year median of 56.18)
GF Value™: €9.03 vs. price of €9.78 (8.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#139 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:TKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telekom Austria AG is a telecommunications provider. The company offers products and services in the areas of voice telephony, broadband Internet, mobile and home entertainment, as well as smart home, data and IT solutions, wholesale, payment solutions, and digital services. It generates income in the form of Service revenues and Equipment revenues. Geographically, the company operates across Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Belarus. A majority of its revenue is generated from its business in Austria.
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