Gilat Telecom GlobalXTAE:GLTL +0.79%41 Gross Margin % is 30.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 24.51. GuruFocus rates XTAE:GLTL with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪0.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, Gilat Telecom Global ranks worse than 73.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gilat Telecom Global's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:GLTL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.97 Med: 24.51 Max: 31
Current: 31
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gilat Telecom Global was 31.00%. The lowest was 18.97%. And the median was 24.51%.
XTAE:GLTL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.24% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.825
vs XTAE:GLTL: 31.00
Gilat Telecom Global had a gross margin of 30.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gilat Telecom Global was 0.70% per year.
Gilat Telecom Global (XTAE:GLTL) 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
Gilat Telecom Global had a gross margin of 30.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Gilat Telecom Global Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gilat Telecom Global Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gilat Telecom Global'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.
XTAE:GLTL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Gilat Telecom Global'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.
Gilat Telecom Global Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Gilat Telecom Global's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gilat Telecom Global'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.
Gilat Telecom Global (XTAE:GLTL) has a Gross Margin % of 30.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gilat Telecom Global and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 24.51. Over the past decade, Gilat Telecom Global's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.97 to 31.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Gilat Telecom Global ranks #249 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Gilat Telecom Global's Gross Margin % too high?
Gilat Telecom Global's current Gross Margin % of 30.97% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 24.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.97 to a high of 31.00. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. Gilat Telecom Global's value of 30.97% is 40.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gilat Telecom Global ranks #249 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gilat Telecom Global has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gilat Telecom Global's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Gilat Telecom Global ranks #249 out of 340 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gilat Telecom Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.83. Gilat Telecom Global's value of 30.97% is 40.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Gilat Telecom Global's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.97 to 31.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.51 vs. the industry median of 51.83, Gilat Telecom Global has consistently been below 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. Gilat Telecom Global's current Gross Margin % of 30.97% is 40.2% below 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 Gilat Telecom Global 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. Gilat Telecom Global's current Gross Margin % is 30.97%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 24.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gilat Telecom Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gilat Telecom Global (XTAE:GLTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪0.36, compared to a current price of ₪2.43 — trading 575.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.97%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 24.51 and 40.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.83. Gilat Telecom Global's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Gilat Telecom Global (XTAE:GLTL), the current Gross Margin % is 30.97% 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 Gilat Telecom Global (XTAE:GLTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gilat Telecom Global stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪2.43 is trading 575.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪0.36.
GuruFocus considers Gilat Telecom Global to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:GLTL:
Gross Margin %: 30.97% (26% above median its 10-year median of 24.51)
GF Value™: ₪0.36 vs. price of ₪2.43 (575.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#249 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:GLTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gilat Telecom Global Ltd is engaged in providing end-to-end communication solutions including bandwidth and connectivity over satellite, fiber optic, and radio infrastructure to cellular operators, Internet providers, enterprises, government organizations, and emergency and rescue services in Africa and the middle east.
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