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Orange BelgiumXBRU:OBEL +0.45%52 Gross Margin % is 69.66% as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 57.14. GuruFocus rates XBRU:OBEL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Telecommunication Services companies, Orange Belgium ranks better than 76.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orange Belgium's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XBRU:OBEL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.49 Med: 57.14 Max: 67.49
Current: 67.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Orange Belgium was 67.49%. The lowest was 51.49%. And the median was 57.14%.
XBRU:OBEL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.74% of 344
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.135
vs XBRU:OBEL: 67.49
Orange Belgium had a gross margin of 69.66% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Orange Belgium was 3.90% per year.
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
Orange Belgium had a gross margin of 69.66% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Orange Belgium Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orange Belgium Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orange Belgium'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.
XBRU:OBEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Orange Belgium'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.
Orange Belgium Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Orange Belgium's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orange Belgium'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.
Orange Belgium (XBRU:OBEL) has a Gross Margin % of 69.66% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orange Belgium and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 57.14. Over the past decade, Orange Belgium's Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.49 to 67.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Orange Belgium ranks #80 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Orange Belgium's Gross Margin % too high?
Orange Belgium's current Gross Margin % of 69.66% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 57.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.49 to a high of 67.49. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.14. Orange Belgium's value of 69.66% is 36.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orange Belgium ranks #80 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orange Belgium has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orange Belgium's Gross Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Orange Belgium ranks #80 out of 344 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Orange Belgium in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.14. Orange Belgium's value of 69.66% is 36.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Orange Belgium's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.49 to 67.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.14 vs. the industry median of 51.14, Orange Belgium 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 51.14, 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. Orange Belgium's current Gross Margin % of 69.66% is 36.2% 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 Orange Belgium and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orange Belgium's current Gross Margin % is 69.66%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 57.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orange Belgium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orange Belgium (XBRU:OBEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.33, compared to a current price of €22.10 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.66%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 57.14 and 36.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.14. Orange Belgium's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 10 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 Orange Belgium (XBRU:OBEL), the current Gross Margin % is 69.66% as of Jun. 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 Orange Belgium (XBRU:OBEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orange Belgium stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.10 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.33.
GuruFocus considers Orange Belgium to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRU:OBEL:
Gross Margin %: 69.66% (22% above median its 10-year median of 57.14)
GF Value™: €16.33 vs. price of €22.10 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#80 of 344)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRU:OBEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orange Belgium SA provide mobile telecommunication services, internet and TV to private clients, as well as mobile and fixed line services to businesses. Its products and services are offered under service contracts. The Company proposes a range of fixed and mobile telephone services, Internet access services, and content offers (TV) to mass-market and corporate customers. Its offers include Mobile + Internet + TV, Mobile, Internet, TV, Smartphones and mobile phones, Ultra Gaming, Smart Home, hey! telecom. Its services include Orange network, Orange applications, Orange Thank You, Return of your mobile phone, and Social rate. Its segment are Belgium generate maximum revenue and Luxembourg.
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