Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) Cash Flow from Investing: A$-3,473 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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ASX:TLS Telstra Group Ltd ASX:TLS
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Price A$4.58
GF Value A$4.21
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What is Telstra Group Cash Flow from Investing?

Telstra Group ASX:TLS 79 Cash Flow from Investing is A$-3,473 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:TLS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Flow from Investing covers the cash a company gains or spends from investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries. It also includes the cash the company used for property, plant and equipment (PPE).

For the six months ended in Jun. 2026, Telstra Group spent A$1,362 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment. It gained A$76 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment. It spent A$0 Mil on purchasing business. It gained A$0 Mil from selling business. It spent A$36 Mil on purchasing investments. It gained A$-37 Mil from selling investments. It paid A$629Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale. And it received A$250 Mil from other investing activities. In all, Telstra Group spent A$1,738 Mil on investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries for the six months ended in Jun. 2026.


Telstra Group  (ASX:TLS) Cash Flow from Investing Explanation

Cash flow from investing contains nine items:

1. Purchase Of Property, Plant, Equipment:
Purchase of PPE indicates the amount used to purchase property, plant, and equipment.

Telstra Group's purchase of property, plant, equipment for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$-1,362 Mil. It means Telstra Group spent A$1,362 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment.

In the capital spending for property, plant and equipment (PPE), some part of spending may be from the expansion of business. The business needs more property, plant and equipment (PPE) as it grows. Another part may be from replacement of the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of existing business. For some companies, the cash spent on replacing of the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of the existing business will be close to the depreciation of property, plant and equipment (PPE) reported in the income statement.

In Warren Buffett's definition of Owner's Earnings, he deducts the estimate of the cost of replacing the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of the existing business from cash flow from operations. The cash spent on the new property, plant, and equipment is not deducted. The reason is because these are not costs of the existing business. In his 1986 letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett wrote this about owner earnings:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume....Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

2. Sale Of Property, Plant, Equipment:
Sale of PPE indicates the amount gained from selling property, plant, and equipment.

Telstra Group's sale of property, plant, equipment for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$76 Mil. It means Telstra Group gained A$76 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment.

3.Purchase Of Business:
Purchase of business indicates the amount used to purchase business.

Telstra Group's purchase of business for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$0 Mil. It means Telstra Group spent A$0 Mil on purchasing business.

4. Sale Of Business:
Sale of business indicates the amount gained from selling business.

Telstra Group's sale of business for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$0 Mil. It means Telstra Group gained A$0 Mil from selling business.

5. Purchase Of Investment:
Purchase of Investments represents cash outflow on the purchase of investments in securities.

Telstra Group's purchase of investment for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$-36 Mil. It means Telstra Group spent {stock_data.stock.currency_symbol}}36 Mil on purchasing investments.

6. Sale Of Investment:
Sale of Investments represents cash inflow on the sale of investments in securities.

Telstra Group's sale of investment for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$-37 Mil. It means Telstra Group gained A$-37 Mil from selling investments.

7. Net Intangibles Purchase And Sale:
Net Intangibles purchase and sale means the net cash inflow received by a company that comes from the purchase and sale of intangibles. It equals the cash received from sale of intangibles minus the cash spent on purchasing intangibles.

Telstra Group's net Intangibles purchase and sale for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$-629 Mil. It means Telstra Group paid A$629 Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale.

8. Cash From Discontinued Investing Activities:
Cash from discontinued investing activities means the cash received by a company that comes from the discontinued investing activities.

Telstra Group's cash from discontinued investing activities for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0 Mil. It means Telstra Group paid A$0 Mil for discontinued investing activities.

9. Cash From Other Investing Activities:
Cash from other investing activities means the cash received by a company that comes from other investing activities.

Telstra Group's cash from other investing activities for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$250 Mil. It means Telstra Group received A$250 Mil from other investing activities.


Telstra Group Cash Flow from Investing Related Terms


Telstra Group Cash Flow from Investing Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telstra Group's Cash Flow from Investing 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.

Telstra Group Cash Flow from Investing Chart

Telstra Group Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Cash Flow from Investing
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Telstra Group Semi-Annual Data
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Telstra Group Cash Flow from Investing Calculation

Cash Flow from Investing covers the cash a company gains or spends from investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries. It also includes the cash the company used for property, plant and equipment (PPE).

If a company spends cash on property, plant and equipment (PPE), this will reduce their cash position. This is called Capital Expenditures (CPEX).

Likewise, if a company buys another company for cash, this will reduce their cash position.

Telstra Group's Cash Flow from Investing for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Telstra Group's Cash Flow from Investing for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:


Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-3,473 Mil.

* 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 Cash Flow from Investing of A$-3,473 Mil mean?
Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) has a Cash Flow from Investing of A$-3,473 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for Telstra Group and its competitors.
Is Telstra Group's Cash Flow from Investing too high?
Telstra Group's current Cash Flow from Investing is A$-3,473 Mil. Overall, Telstra Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telstra Group's Cash Flow from Investing compare to VZ and TMUS?
Telstra Group's Cash Flow from Investing of A$-3,473 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Investing for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Cash Flow from Investing depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Cash Flow from Investing 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 Cash Flow from Investing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Investing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for Telstra Group and its competitors. Telstra Group's current Cash Flow from Investing is A$-3,473 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telstra Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.21, compared to a current price of A$4.58 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Investing is A$-3,473 Mil. Telstra Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Investing calculated?
Cash Flow from Investing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telstra Group (ASX:TLS), the current Cash Flow from Investing is A$-3,473 Mil 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 Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telstra Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$4.58 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.21. GuruFocus considers Telstra Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:TLS:

  • Cash Flow from Investing: A$-3,473 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$4.21 vs. price of A$4.58 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Telstra Group Business Description

Address 242 Exhibition Street, Level 41 - Telstra Centre, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
Telstra is Australia's largest telecommunications company, with dominant market shares in voice, mobile, enterprise telecom, and fixed-line broadband resale via the national broadband network. Telstra provides most of its services via its infrastructure assets, such as a fixed-line network (data centers, exchanges, poles, ducts, pits and pipes, fiber network), a mobile network, and mobile towers. Its customers span retail, corporate, government, wholesale, and overseas segments. Telstra also provides the government-owned, last-mile fixed-line National Broadband Network with long-term access to its infrastructure, in return for recurring payments. Finally, Telstra operates a leading telecom operation in Papua New Guinea and the surrounding South-Pacific countries.
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