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Etihad Etisalat Co JSCSAU:7020 +0.40%81 Net Margin % is 17.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 173% above its 10-year median of 6.40. GuruFocus rates SAU:7020 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼62.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Telecommunication Services companies, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks better than 85.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:7020'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.25 Med: 6.4 Max: 17.98
Current: 17.98
SAU:7020's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.67% of 363
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.48
vs SAU:7020: 17.98
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC Net Margin % Related Terms
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC Net 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Net 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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) has a Net Margin % of 17.46% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Etihad Etisalat Co JSC and its competitors. This is 173% above median its historical median of 6.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #52 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Net Margin % too high?
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current Net Margin % of 17.46% is 173% above median its 10-year median of 6.40. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.48. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's value of 17.46% is 218.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #52 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #52 out of 363 companies for Net Margin %. This places Etihad Etisalat Co JSC in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.48. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's value of 17.46% is 218.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.40 vs. the industry median of 5.48, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC 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 Net Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.48, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current Net Margin % of 17.46% is 218.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Etihad Etisalat Co JSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current Net Margin % is 17.46%, which is 173% above median its own 10-year median of 6.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Etihad Etisalat Co JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼62.90, compared to a current price of ﷼62.65 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 17.46%, which is 173% above median its 10-year median of 6.40 and 218.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.48. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020), the current Net Margin % is 17.46% 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼62.65 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼62.90.
GuruFocus considers Etihad Etisalat Co JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:7020:
Net Margin %: 17.46% (173% above median its 10-year median of 6.40)
GF Value™: ﷼62.90 vs. price of ﷼62.65 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 218.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#52 of 363)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:7020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC operates in the telecom sector. The company also manages, installs, and operates telephone networks, terminals, and telecommunication unit systems, as well as to sell and maintains mobile phones and telecommunication units in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company's segment includes Consumer, Business, Wholesale and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Consumer segment, which includes products and services such as voice calls, mobile Internet, and fixed Internet. The company has provides integrated services for three main sectors; individuals, businesses, and carriers. All of the company's operations are principally conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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