Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) EBIT: R2.07 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:TLM Telemasters Holdings Ltd JSE:TLM
64 GF Score
Price R1.30
GF Value R1.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Telemasters Holdings EBIT?

Telemasters Holdings JSE:TLM 64 EBIT is R2.07 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:TLM with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Telemasters Holdings's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1.94 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R2.07 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Telemasters Holdings's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.46%. Telemasters Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.99%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Telemasters Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.55%.


Telemasters Holdings  (JSE:TLM) EBIT Explanation

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

Telemasters Holdings's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=3.486 * ( 1 - 27% )/( (47.889 + 45.243)/ 2 )
=2.54478/46.566
=5.46 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.

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

Telemasters Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=3.874/( ( (16.01 + max(-4.858, 0)) + (16.287 + max(-2.071, 0)) )/ 2 )
=3.874/( ( 16.01 + 16.287 )/ 2 )
=3.874/16.1485
=23.99 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1.959 + 0.626 + 0.371) - (5.802 + 0 + 2.012)
=-4.858

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(4.288 + 0.559 + 2.095) - (9.013 + 0 + -1.7763568394003E-15)
=-2.071

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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

Telemasters Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=2.073/81.162
=2.55 %

* 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.


Telemasters Holdings EBIT Related Terms


Telemasters Holdings EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telemasters Holdings'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.

Telemasters Holdings EBIT Chart

Telemasters Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.35 -0.58 2.47 1.66 1.43

Telemasters Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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JSE:TLM vs TMUS, VZ, T: EBIT Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telemasters Holdings'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.


Telemasters Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Telemasters Holdings 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R2.07 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 R2.07 Mil mean?
Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) has a EBIT of R2.07 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Telemasters Holdings.
Is Telemasters Holdings' EBIT too high?
Telemasters Holdings' current EBIT is R2.07 Mil. Overall, Telemasters Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telemasters Holdings' EBIT compare to TMUS and VZ?
Telemasters Holdings' EBIT of R2.07 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 Telemasters Holdings. Telemasters Holdings's current EBIT is R2.07 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telemasters Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.10, compared to a current price of R1.30 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is R2.07 Mil. Telemasters Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM), the current EBIT is R2.07 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telemasters Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R1.30 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.10. GuruFocus considers Telemasters Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TLM:

  • EBIT: R2.07 Mil
  • GF Value™: R1.10 vs. price of R1.30 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Telemasters Holdings Business Description

Address 74 Waterfall Drive, Waterfall Corporate Campus, Building 5, First Floor, Waterfall City, ZAF, 1685
Telemasters Holdings Ltd is a diversified technology investment company. It provides comprehensive telecommunications services including internet connectivity, cloud solutions, and data storage tailored for businesses across South Africa. The company's reporting segments are: ICT Managed Solutions, Data Centre Services and Corporate. It generates the majority of revenue from the ICT Managed Solutions segment, which provides i) ICT managed solutions to medium and small enterprises through a comprehensive suite of products and services focused on digital connectivity and ii) Data Centre Services.
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