Symphony Communication PCL (BKK:SYMC-R) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 1.30 (As of Mar. 2026) — 63% Above Median

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BKK:SYMC-R Symphony Communication PCL BKK:SYMC-R
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Price ฿4.12
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What is Symphony Communication PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow?

Symphony Communication PCL BKK:SYMC-R 86 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 1.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates BKK:SYMC-R with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿5.51. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 259 Telecommunication Services companies, Symphony Communication PCL ranks worse than 88.8% on this metric.

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.

Symphony Communication PCL's Capital Expenditure for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-193.23 Mil. Its Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿148.14 Mil.

Hence, Symphony Communication PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.30.


Symphony Communication PCL  (BKK:SYMC-R) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Explanation

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.

Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.


Symphony Communication PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms


Symphony Communication PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symphony Communication PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.

Symphony Communication PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart

Symphony Communication PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow
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Symphony Communication PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 1.31 1.09 0.73 1.74 1.30

BKK:SYMC-R vs VZ, TMUS, T: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Symphony Communication PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.


Symphony Communication PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Symphony Communication PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Symphony Communication PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.


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Symphony Communication PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation

Symphony Communication PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-769.341) / 592.007
=1.30

Symphony Communication PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-193.233) / 148.136
=1.30

* 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 1.30 mean?
Symphony Communication PCL (BKK:SYMC-R) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 1.30 as of Mar. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Symphony Communication PCL and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Symphony Communication PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.38 to 1.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Symphony Communication PCL ranks #230 out of 259 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 88.8%.
Is Symphony Communication PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Symphony Communication PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 1.30 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.65. The Telecommunication Services industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.54. Symphony Communication PCL's value of 1.30 is 140.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symphony Communication PCL ranks #230 out of 259 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Symphony Communication PCL has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symphony Communication PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Symphony Communication PCL ranks #230 out of 259 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Symphony Communication PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.54. Symphony Communication PCL's value of 1.30 is 140.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Symphony Communication PCL's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.38 to 1.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Symphony Communication PCL 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.54, based on 259 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Symphony Communication PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 1.30 is 140.7% 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Symphony Communication PCL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symphony Communication PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 1.30, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symphony Communication PCL stock overvalued right now?
Symphony Communication PCL (BKK:SYMC-R) has a current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 1.30. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿5.51, compared to a current price of ฿4.12 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 1.30, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 140.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.54. Symphony Communication PCL's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Symphony Communication PCL (BKK:SYMC-R), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 1.30 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 Symphony Communication PCL (BKK:SYMC-R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symphony Communication PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿4.12 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿5.51.

Key valuation signals for BKK:SYMC-R:

  • Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 1.30 (63% above median its 10-year median of 0.80)
  • GF Value™: ฿5.51 vs. price of ฿4.12 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 140.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#230 of 259)

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


Symphony Communication PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges SYMC:Thailand
Address Vibhavadee Rangsit Road, 123 Suntowers Building B, 35th-36th Floor, Chomphon, Chatuchak, Bangkok, THA, 10900
Symphony Communication PCL is engaged in the provision of communication high-speed circuit services. The company has been granted licenses from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to provide telecommunication services. It includes Telecom Operation License Type 1, Telecom Operation License Type 2, and Telecom Operation License Type 3. The company's products and service lines include connectivity service, network equipment, installation of network equipment, and maintenance service of network equipment of which key revenue is derived from the connectivity service. The company operates in Thailand, Southeast Asia countries, and Others.
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