XBRV:SNTS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.76% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.825
vs XBRV:SNTS: 67.03
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL had a gross margin of 67.03% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) 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
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL had a gross margin of 67.03% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Gross Margin % Chart
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Annual Data
* 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
* 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) has a Gross Margin % of 67.03% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 63.68. Over the past decade, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.01 to 67.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #79 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Gross Margin % too high?
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Gross Margin % of 67.03% is near median its 10-year median of 63.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.01 to a high of 67.03. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 67.03% is 29.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #79 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #79 out of 340 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 67.03% is 29.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.01 to 67.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.68 vs. the industry median of 51.83, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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 51.83, based on 340 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. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Gross Margin % of 67.03% is 29.3% 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Gross Margin % is 67.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 63.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF27,180.35, compared to a current price of XOF30,900.00 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 63.68 and 29.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.83. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 7 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS), the current Gross Margin % is 67.03% 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF30,900.00 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF27,180.35.
GuruFocus considers Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:SNTS:
Gross Margin %: 67.03% (near median its 10-year median of 63.68)
GF Value™: XOF27,180.35 vs. price of XOF30,900.00 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#79 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:SNTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Business Description
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL provides telecommunications solutions in the areas of fixed, mobile, Internet, television and data serving individuals and businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from Mobile including data services ad geographically from Africa.
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