KTEL (KonaTel) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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KTEL KonaTel Inc KTEL
35 GF Score
Price $0.14
GF Value $0.21
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is KonaTel Profitability Rank?

KonaTel KTEL -8.83% 35 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates KTEL with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

KonaTel has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

KonaTel's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -7.54%. As of today, KonaTel's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


KonaTel Profitability Rank Related Terms


KTEL vs HMMR, SURG, IQST: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, KonaTel's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


KonaTel Profitability Rank vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KonaTel's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KonaTel's Profitability Rank falls into.


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KonaTel Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

KonaTel has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

KonaTel's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-0.141 / 1.87
=-7.54 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

KonaTel has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
KonaTel (KTEL) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on KonaTel and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, KonaTel's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is KonaTel's Profitability Rank too high?
KonaTel's current Profitability Rank of 3 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, KonaTel has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KonaTel's Profitability Rank compare to HMMR and SURG?
KonaTel's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, KonaTel's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on KonaTel and its competitors. KonaTel's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KonaTel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KonaTel (KTEL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.21, compared to a current price of $0.14 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. KonaTel's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KonaTel (KTEL), the current Profitability Rank is 3 as of Jun. 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 KonaTel (KTEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KonaTel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.14 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.21. GuruFocus considers KonaTel to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KTEL:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.21 vs. price of $0.14 (35.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 7 warning signs

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


KonaTel Business Description

Address 500 N. Central Expressway, Suite 202, Plano, TX, USA, 75074
KonaTel Inc is a reseller of U.S. wireless network service. The reportable segments consist of Hosted Services include a suite of hosted CPaaS services within the Apeiron Systems cloud platform, including Cloud IVRs, Voicemail, Fax, Call Recording and other services; and Mobile Services include retail and wholesale cellular voice/text/data services and IoT mobile data services through its subsidiaries Apeiron Systems and IM Telecom. Mobile Services reporting will now consist of its post-paid and pre-paid cellular business. The company generates majority of revenue from Hosted Services.
35GF Score

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