Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) Cash Flow from Investing: ARS-1,926,185 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BUE:TECO2 Telecom Argentina SA BUE:TECO2
83 GF Score
Price ARS4,332.50
GF Value ARS3,297.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Telecom Argentina Cash Flow from Investing?

Telecom Argentina BUE:TECO2 +1.94% 83 Cash Flow from Investing is ARS-1,926,185 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:TECO2 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS3,297.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 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 three months ended in Mar. 2026, Telecom Argentina spent ARS439,014 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment. It gained ARS1,199 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment. It spent ARS42,713 Mil on purchasing business. It gained ARS202 Mil from selling business. It spent ARS230,260 Mil on purchasing investments. It gained ARS154,612 Mil from selling investments. It paid ARS26,795Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale. And it paid ARS0 Mil for other investing activities. In all, Telecom Argentina spent ARS582,769 Mil on investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries for the three months ended in Mar. 2026.


Telecom Argentina  (BUE:TECO2) 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.

Telecom Argentina's purchase of property, plant, equipment for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-439,014 Mil. It means Telecom Argentina spent ARS439,014 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.

Telecom Argentina's sale of property, plant, equipment for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS1,199 Mil. It means Telecom Argentina gained ARS1,199 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment.

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

Telecom Argentina's purchase of business for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-42,713 Mil. It means Telecom Argentina spent ARS42,713 Mil on purchasing business.

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

Telecom Argentina's sale of business for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS202 Mil. It means Telecom Argentina gained ARS202 Mil from selling business.

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

Telecom Argentina's purchase of investment for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-230,260 Mil. It means Telecom Argentina spent {stock_data.stock.currency_symbol}}230,260 Mil on purchasing investments.

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

Telecom Argentina's sale of investment for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS154,612 Mil. It means Telecom Argentina gained ARS154,612 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.

Telecom Argentina's net Intangibles purchase and sale for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-26,795 Mil. It means Telecom Argentina paid ARS26,795 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.

Telecom Argentina's cash from discontinued investing activities for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0 Mil. It means Telecom Argentina paid ARS0 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.

Telecom Argentina's cash from other investing activities for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS0 Mil. It means Telecom Argentina paid ARS0 Mil for other investing activities.


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Telecom Argentina Cash Flow from Investing Historical Data

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* 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.

Telecom Argentina Cash Flow from Investing Chart

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Telecom Argentina 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.

Telecom Argentina's Cash Flow from Investing for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Telecom Argentina's Cash Flow from Investing for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:


Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS-1,926,185 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 ARS-1,926,185 Mil mean?
Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) has a Cash Flow from Investing of ARS-1,926,185 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for Telecom Argentina and its competitors.
Is Telecom Argentina's Cash Flow from Investing too high?
Telecom Argentina's current Cash Flow from Investing is ARS-1,926,185 Mil. Overall, Telecom Argentina has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom Argentina's Cash Flow from Investing compare to TMUS and VZ?
Telecom Argentina's Cash Flow from Investing of ARS-1,926,185 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 Telecom Argentina and its competitors. Telecom Argentina's current Cash Flow from Investing is ARS-1,926,185 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS3,297.25, compared to a current price of ARS4,332.50 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Investing is ARS-1,926,185 Mil. Telecom Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 10 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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2), the current Cash Flow from Investing is ARS-1,926,185 Mil 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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS4,332.50 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS3,297.25. GuruFocus considers Telecom Argentina to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:TECO2:

  • Cash Flow from Investing: ARS-1,926,185 Mil
  • GF Value™: ARS3,297.25 vs. price of ARS4,332.50 (31.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:TECO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Telecom Argentina Business Description

Other Exchanges TCMFF:USATEO:USATEO:Germany
Address General Hornos 690, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1272ACK
Telecom Argentina SA offers its customers quadruple play services, combining mobile telephony services, cable television services, Internet services and fixed telephony services. It also provides other telephone-related services such as international long-distance and wholesale services, data transmission and IT solutions outsourcing and install, operate and develop cable television and data transmission services. The company operates in segments: ICT Services provided in Argentina: Personal Network; ICT Services provided in Argentina - TMA Network; and Other segments..
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