Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.54 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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JSE:TKG Telkom SA SOC Ltd JSE:TKG
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Price R55.93
GF Value R33.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Telkom SOC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Telkom SOC JSE:TKG +0.87% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.54 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates JSE:TKG with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Telecommunication Services companies, Telkom SOC ranks better than 74.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Telkom SOC's current share price is R55.93. Telkom SOC's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was R102.72. Telkom SOC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.54.

The historical rank and industry rank for Telkom SOC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:TKG' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.5   Max: 1.04
Current: 0.54

During the past 13 years, Telkom SOC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.04. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.50.

JSE:TKG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
74.01% of 304 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.175 vs JSE:TKG: 0.54

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Telkom SOC's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was R89.331. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R102.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Telkom SOC  (JSE:TKG) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Telkom SOC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Telkom SOC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telkom SOC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Telkom SOC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Telkom SOC Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 0.37 0.30 0.36 0.57

Telkom SOC Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 0.30 0.00 0.36 0.00 0.57

JSE:TKG vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telkom SOC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telkom SOC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telkom SOC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Telkom SOC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Telkom SOC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=55.93/102.72
=0.54

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Telkom SOC's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=89.331/164.7700*164.7700
=89.331

Current CPI (Mar26) = 164.7700.

Telkom SOC Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201703 78.132 111.400 115.564
201803 76.635 115.542 109.286
201903 82.471 120.774 112.514
202003 85.295 125.679 111.825
202103 86.372 129.628 109.788
202203 84.522 137.594 101.216
202303 86.374 147.586 96.431
202403 85.223 155.483 90.313
202503 88.176 159.728 90.960
202603 89.331 164.770 89.331

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.54 mean?
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.54 as of Aug. 14, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Telkom SOC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #79 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Telkom SOC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Telkom SOC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.54 is near median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 1.04. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18. Telkom SOC's value of 0.54 is 54% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #79 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telkom SOC has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telkom SOC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #79 out of 304 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Telkom SOC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18. Telkom SOC's value of 0.54 is 54% below this benchmark. Historically, Telkom SOC's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Telkom SOC has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.18, based on 304 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telkom SOC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.54 is 54% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telkom SOC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.50. 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 R33.55, compared to a current price of R55.93 — trading 66.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 54% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.18. Telkom SOC's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.54 as of Aug. 14, 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 R55.93 is trading 66.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.55. GuruFocus considers Telkom SOC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TKG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.54 (near median its 10-year median of 0.50)
  • GF Value™: R33.55 vs. price of R55.93 (66.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54% below the Telecommunication Services median (#79 of 304)

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 SOC Business Description

Other Exchanges TZL1:Germany
Address 61 Oak Avenue, Telkom Park, Highveld, Centurion, GT, ZAF, 0157
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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