Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) EBIT: R6,137 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:TKG Telkom SA SOC Ltd JSE:TKG
68 GF Score
Price R56.84
GF Value R33.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Telkom SOC EBIT?

Telkom SOC JSE:TKG -1.92% 68 EBIT is R6,137 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:TKG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Telkom SOC's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R3,219 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R6,137 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Telkom SOC's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.01%. Telkom SOC's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.41%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Telkom SOC's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.76%.


Telkom SOC  (JSE:TKG) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Telkom SOC's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=7878 * ( 1 - 24.21% )/( (50839 + 57582)/ 2 )
=5970.7362/54210.5
=11.01 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Telkom SOC's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Sep. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=6438/( ( (34079 + max(-4279, 0)) + (35880 + max(-5035, 0)) )/ 2 )
=6438/( ( 34079 + 35880 )/ 2 )
=6438/34979.5
=18.41 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(5263 + 817 + 2338) - (9329 + 0 + 3368)
=-4279

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(5198 + 544 + 1861) - (5237 + 0 + 7401)
=-5035

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Telkom SOC's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=6137/34553.222
=17.76 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Telkom SOC EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telkom SOC's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

Telkom SOC Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4,910.00 -12,447.00 4,078.00 5,368.00 6,137.00

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
EBIT 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 2,043.00 2,149.00 3,219.00 2,918.00 3,219.00

JSE:TKG vs TMUS, VZ, T: EBIT Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Telkom SOC EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R6,137 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of R6,137 Mil mean?
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) has a EBIT of R6,137 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Telkom SOC.
Is Telkom SOC's EBIT too high?
Telkom SOC's current EBIT is R6,137 Mil. Overall, Telkom SOC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telkom SOC's EBIT compare to TMUS and VZ?
Telkom SOC's EBIT of R6,137 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 EBIT for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Telkom SOC. Telkom SOC's current EBIT is R6,137 Mil. 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 R33.52, compared to a current price of R56.84 — trading 69.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is R6,137 Mil. Telkom SOC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG), the current EBIT is R6,137 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 Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telkom SOC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R56.84 is trading 69.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.52. GuruFocus considers Telkom SOC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TKG:

  • EBIT: R6,137 Mil
  • GF Value™: R33.52 vs. price of R56.84 (69.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs

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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