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Telemasters HoldingsJSE:TLM 66 Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.00% as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:TLM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Telecommunication Services companies, Telemasters Holdings ranks worse than 85.27% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-18), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Telemasters Holdings is 1.00%.
As of today (2026-08-18), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Telemasters Holdings is 1.00%.
JSE:TLM's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 85.27% of 224
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.12
vs JSE:TLM: 1.00
During the past 12 months, Telemasters Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 200.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -58.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -53.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -21.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Telemasters Holdings was 33.90% per year. The lowest was -68.50% per year. And the median was -14.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Telemasters Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
JSE:TLM vs VZ, TMUS, T: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telemasters Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % 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.
Telemasters Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telemasters Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telemasters Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Telemasters Holdings Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
ZAR 0.003000
2026-07-15
2026-07-17
2026-07-20
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:ZAR 1.000000
ZAR 0.002000
2026-04-22
2026-04-24
2026-04-28
Cash Dividend
quarterly
ZAR:ZAR 1.000000
ZAR 0.002000
2025-12-17
2025-12-19
2025-12-22
Cash Dividend
quarterly
ZAR:ZAR 1.000000
ZAR 0.002000
2025-10-22
2025-10-24
2025-10-27
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:ZAR 1.000000
ZAR 0.001000
2025-08-20
2025-08-22
2025-08-25
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:ZAR 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Telemasters Holdings's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.00% mean?
Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.00% as of Aug. 18, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #191 out of 224 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Telemasters Holdings' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Telemasters Holdings' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.00%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.12. Telemasters Holdings' value of 1.00% is 75.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #191 out of 224 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telemasters Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telemasters Holdings' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #191 out of 224 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Telemasters Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.12. Telemasters Holdings' value of 1.00% is 75.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.12, based on 224 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telemasters Holdings's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.00% is 75.7% 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telemasters Holdings's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telemasters Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.10, compared to a current price of R1.00 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.00% and 75.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.12. Telemasters Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.00% as of Aug. 18, 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 Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telemasters Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R1.00 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.10.
GuruFocus considers Telemasters Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TLM:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.00%
GF Value™: R1.10 vs. price of R1.00 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#191 of 224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:TLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telemasters Holdings Ltd is a diversified technology investment company. It provides comprehensive telecommunications services including internet connectivity, cloud solutions, and data storage tailored for businesses across South Africa. The company's reporting segments are: ICT Managed Solutions, Data Centre Services and Corporate. It generates the majority of revenue from the ICT Managed Solutions segment, which provides i) ICT managed solutions to medium and small enterprises through a comprehensive suite of products and services focused on digital connectivity and ii) Data Centre Services.
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