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Telstra Group's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$7,362 Mil. Telstra Group's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$14,635 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Telstra Group's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$7,362 Mil. Telstra Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$11,410 Mil. Therefore, Telstra Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 64.52%.
Telstra Group had a gross margin of 64.52% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Telstra Group was 72.03%. The lowest was 60.00%. And the median was 63.19%.
Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) Gross Profit 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
Telstra Group had a gross margin of 64.52% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Telstra Group Gross Profit Related Terms
Telstra Group Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telstra Group's Gross Profit 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, Telstra Group's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Telstra Group Gross Profit vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telstra Group's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telstra Group's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$14,635 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) has a Gross Profit of A$14,635 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Telstra Group and its competitors.
Is Telstra Group's Gross Profit too high?
Telstra Group's current Gross Profit is A$14,635 Mil. Overall, Telstra Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telstra Group's Gross Profit compare to TMUS and VZ?
Telstra Group's Gross Profit of A$14,635 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Telstra Group and its competitors. Telstra Group's current Gross Profit is A$14,635 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telstra Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.42, compared to a current price of A$4.93 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is A$14,635 Mil. Telstra Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telstra Group (ASX:TLS), the current Gross Profit is A$14,635 Mil 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 Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telstra Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.93 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.42.
GuruFocus considers Telstra Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:TLS:
Gross Profit: A$14,635 Mil
GF Value™: A$4.42 vs. price of A$4.93 (11.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:TLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telstra is Australia's largest telecommunications company, with dominant market shares in voice, mobile, enterprise telecom, and fixed-line broadband resale via the national broadband network. Telstra provides most of its services via its infrastructure assets, such as a fixed-line network (data centers, exchanges, poles, ducts, pits and pipes, fiber network), a mobile network, and mobile towers. Its customers span retail, corporate, government, wholesale, and overseas segments. Telstra also provides the government-owned, last-mile fixed-line National Broadband Network with long-term access to its infrastructure, in return for recurring payments. Finally, Telstra operates a leading telecom operation in Papua New Guinea and the surrounding South-Pacific countries.
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