Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) Degree of Operating Leverage : 0.64 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BUE:TECO2 Telecom Argentina SA BUE:TECO2
83 GF Score
Price ARS4,332.50
GF Value ARS3,298.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Telecom Argentina Degree of Operating Leverage?

Telecom Argentina BUE:TECO2 +1.94% 83 Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.64 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:TECO2 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS3,298.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Telecommunication Services companies, Telecom Argentina ranks better than 56.06% on this metric.

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. Telecom Argentina's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

The industry rank for Telecom Argentina's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:TECO2's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked better than
56.06% of 355 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.12 vs BUE:TECO2: 0.64

Telecom Argentina  (BUE:TECO2) Degree of Operating Leverage Explanation

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s operting income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), to fluctuations in its Revenue. DOL is a method used to quantify a company’s operating risk. This risk is related to the company's structure of variable costs and fixed costs. Since the fixed costs do not allow the company to adjust the operating costs, the operating risk rises with a higher fixed-to-variable costs proportion.

A high Degree of Operating Leverage indicates that the company’s fixed costs exceed its variable costs. By increasing the sales, the company can earn more profits. In addition, the company must be able to maintain relatively high sales to cover all fixed costs.

Be Aware

The use of operating leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) should be adjusted accordingly.


Telecom Argentina Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms


Telecom Argentina Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telecom Argentina's Degree of Operating Leverage 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.

Telecom Argentina Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

Telecom Argentina Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Degree of Operating Leverage
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Telecom Argentina Quarterly Data
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Degree of Operating Leverage 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 -134.67 17.91 2.21 -1.30 0.64

BUE:TECO2 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecom Argentina's Degree of Operating Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Operating Leverage 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.


Telecom Argentina Degree of Operating Leverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecom Argentina's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telecom Argentina's Degree of Operating Leverage falls into.


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Telecom Argentina Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

Telecom Argentina's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Degree of Operating Leverage=% Change in EBIT**/% Change in Revenue
=( 1137422 (Mar. 2026) / 857629 (Mar. 2025) - 1 )/( 9040828 (Mar. 2026) / 5979808 (Mar. 2025) - 1 )
=0.3262/0.5119
=0.64***

* 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.

** TTM data of EBIT and Revenue was used to calculate Degree of Operating Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Operating Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.

What does a Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.64 mean?
Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.64 as of Mar. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Telecom Argentina and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #156 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Telecom Argentina's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Telecom Argentina's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.64. The Telecommunication Services industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.12. Telecom Argentina's value of 0.64 is 42.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #156 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Degree of Operating Leverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #156 out of 355 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This puts Telecom Argentina in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.12. Telecom Argentina's value of 0.64 is 42.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Degree of Operating Leverage for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.12, based on 355 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Degree of Operating Leverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Degree of Operating Leverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telecom Argentina's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 0.64 is 42.9% 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 Degree of Operating Leverage mean?
A high Degree of Operating Leverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Telecom Argentina and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telecom Argentina's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.64. 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 ARS3,298.84, compared to a current price of ARS4,332.50 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.64 and 42.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.12. 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 Degree of Operating Leverage calculated?
Degree of Operating Leverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 0.64 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 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS3,298.84. GuruFocus considers Telecom Argentina to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:TECO2:

  • Degree of Operating Leverage: 0.64
  • GF Value™: ARS3,298.84 vs. price of ARS4,332.50 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#156 of 355)

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..
83GF Score

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