VODAF (Vodacom Group) Gross Profit: $6,054 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Vodacom Group Gross Profit?

Vodacom Group VODAF 93 Gross Profit is $6,054 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VODAF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.24. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Vodacom Group's gross profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,118 Mil. Vodacom Group's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,054 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Vodacom Group's gross profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,118 Mil. Vodacom Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,139 Mil. Therefore, Vodacom Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.68%.

Vodacom Group had a gross margin of 60.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Vodacom Group was 64.65%. The lowest was 61.02%. And the median was 62.05%.


Vodacom Group  (OTCPK:VODAF) 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

Vodacom Group had a gross margin of 60.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage


Vodacom Group Gross Profit Related Terms


Vodacom Group Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vodacom 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.

Vodacom Group Gross Profit Chart

Vodacom Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Profit
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4,285.62 4,010.41 4,928.64 5,085.91 6,172.76

Vodacom Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,556.11 2,566.04 2,613.83 2,936.04 3,118.26

VODAF vs VZ, TMUS, T: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodacom 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.


Vodacom Group Gross Profit vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodacom Group's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vodacom Group's Gross Profit falls into.


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Vodacom Group Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

Vodacom Group's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=10009.433 - 3836.675
=6,173

Vodacom Group's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=5138.512 - 2020.251
=3,118

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6,054 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

Vodacom Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=3,118 / 5138.512
=60.68 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of $6,054 Mil mean?
Vodacom Group (VODAF) has a Gross Profit of $6,054 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Vodacom Group and its competitors.
Is Vodacom Group's Gross Profit too high?
Vodacom Group's current Gross Profit is $6,054 Mil. Overall, Vodacom Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodacom Group's Gross Profit compare to VZ and TMUS?
Vodacom Group's Gross Profit of $6,054 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 Vodacom Group and its competitors. Vodacom Group's current Gross Profit is $6,054 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodacom Group stock overvalued right now?
Vodacom Group (VODAF) has a current Gross Profit of $6,054 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.24, compared to a current price of $8.98 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $6,054 Mil. Vodacom Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF), the current Gross Profit is $6,054 Mil 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.98 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.24.

Key valuation signals for VODAF:

  • Gross Profit: $6,054 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.24 vs. price of $8.98 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the VODAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vodacom Group Business Description

Address 082 Vodacom Boulevard, Vodacom Corporate Park, Midrand, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 1685
Vodacom Group Ltd is a telecommunications provider. It is engaged in the provision of a wide range of communications products and services including but not limited to voice, messaging, converged services, broadband, data connectivity, mobile financial services and other value added services. Its segments includes South Africa comprises the information relating to the South African-based cellular network and other business segments. Egypt comprises the information relating to the Egyptian-based cellular network and other business segments. International comprises the segment information relating to the non-South African-based cellular networks in Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It generates majority of revenue from South Africa.
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