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Samart Telcoms PCLBKK:SAMTEL-R -0.49%63 Capex-to-Operating-Income is 2.89 as of Jun. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 4.53. GuruFocus rates BKK:SAMTEL-R with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿5.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Telecommunication Services companies, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks worse than 87.5% on this metric.
Capex-to-Operating-Income measures a company's investments in physical assets such as property, industrial buildings or equipment to its operating income.
Capex-to-Operating-Income assesses how much emphasis a company is placing upon investing in capital-intensive projects. The ratio is generally a good gauge to quantify how much focus on growth a company has. Typically, smaller companies that are still growing and expanding will have a higher Capex to Operating Income Ratio, since such businesses are likely investing more in physical assets. Lower ratios could indicate that a company has reached maturity and it is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.
Samart Telcoms PCL Capex-to-Operating-Income Related Terms
Samart Telcoms PCL Capex-to-Operating-Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samart Telcoms PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income 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.
BKK:SAMTEL-R vs VZ, TMUS, T: Capex-to-Operating-Income Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Samart Telcoms PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Income 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.
Samart Telcoms PCL Capex-to-Operating-Income vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Samart Telcoms PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samart Telcoms PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income 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.
What does a Capex-to-Operating-Income of 2.89 mean?
Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL-R) has a Capex-to-Operating-Income of 2.89 as of Jun. 2026. Capex to Operating Income ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets to its operating income. View historical data on Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 4.53. Over the past decade, Samart Telcoms PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income has ranged from 1.01 to 7.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #210 out of 240 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is Samart Telcoms PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income too high?
Samart Telcoms PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Income of 2.89 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 4.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 7.47. The Telecommunication Services industry median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.81. Samart Telcoms PCL's value of 2.89 is 259% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #210 out of 240 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Samart Telcoms PCL has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samart Telcoms PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #210 out of 240 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Income. This places Samart Telcoms PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.81. Samart Telcoms PCL's value of 2.89 is 259% above this benchmark. Historically, Samart Telcoms PCL's own Capex-to-Operating-Income has ranged from 1.01 to 7.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.53 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Samart Telcoms 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-Income for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Income among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.81, based on 240 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Income significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Samart Telcoms PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Income of 2.89 is 259% 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-Income mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Income ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets to its operating income. View historical data on Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samart Telcoms PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 2.89, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 4.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samart Telcoms PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL-R) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿5.18, compared to a current price of ฿3.00 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 2.89, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 4.53 and 259% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.81. Samart Telcoms PCL's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Income calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL-R), the current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 2.89 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 Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿3.00 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿5.18.
GuruFocus considers Samart Telcoms PCL to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SAMTEL-R:
Capex-to-Operating-Income: 2.89 (36% below median its 10-year median of 4.53)
GF Value™: ฿5.18 vs. price of ฿3.00 (42.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 259% above the Telecommunication Services median (#210 of 240)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SAMTEL-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samart Telcoms PCL is engaged in the operation of a fully-integrated telecommunications, communication network and information technology business, the provision of IT and communication system design and installation services, and communication equipment and computer distribution, repair and maintenance system. Reporting segments of the company are Network Infrastructure Solutions, Enhanced Technology Solutions and Business application. Geographically the company processes its operations in Thailand only.
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