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Telkom SOCJSE:TKG +0.95%64 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:TKG with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 115 Telecommunication Services companies, Telkom SOC ranks worse than 869564.35% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Telkom SOC's Buyback Yield % 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.
JSE:TKG vs VZ, TMUS, T: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telkom SOC's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback 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.
Telkom SOC Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telkom SOC's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telkom SOC's Buyback Yield % 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.
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. Over the past decade, Telkom SOC's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.10 to 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #999999 out of 115 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Telkom SOC's Buyback Yield % too high?
Telkom SOC's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 3.63. Based on the distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #999999 out of 115 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telkom SOC has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telkom SOC's Buyback Yield % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #999999 out of 115 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Telkom SOC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.12. Historically, Telkom SOC's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.10 to 3.63 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 Buyback Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.12, based on 115 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telkom SOC's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telkom SOC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.50, compared to a current price of R55.48 — trading 65.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Telkom SOC's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 31, 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 Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telkom SOC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R55.48 is trading 65.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.50.
GuruFocus considers Telkom SOC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TKG:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: R33.50 vs. price of R55.48 (65.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:TKG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telkom SA SOC Ltd provides fixed-line voice and data communications services in South Africa. The company has segments namely: Openserve; Telkom Consumer; BCX; Gyro; and others It derives maximum revenue from Telkom Consumer segment.
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