Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) EBITDA Margin %: 45.14% (As of Mar. 2026) — 73% Above Median

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CAI:ETEL Telecom Egypt SAE CAI:ETEL
79 GF Score
Price E£103.28
GF Value E£60.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Telecom EgyptE EBITDA Margin %?

Telecom EgyptE CAI:ETEL -0.32% 79 EBITDA Margin % is 45.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 26.09. GuruFocus rates CAI:ETEL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of E£60.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Telecommunication Services companies, Telecom EgyptE ranks better than 74.38% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Telecom EgyptE's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£12,735 Mil. Telecom EgyptE's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£28,211 Mil. Therefore, Telecom EgyptE's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.14%.


Telecom EgyptE  (CAI:ETEL) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Telecom EgyptE EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Telecom EgyptE EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telecom EgyptE's EBITDA Margin % 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 EgyptE EBITDA Margin % Chart

Telecom EgyptE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Telecom EgyptE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CAI:ETEL vs TMUS, VZ, T: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecom EgyptE's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EgyptE EBITDA Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecom EgyptE's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telecom EgyptE's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Telecom EgyptE EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Telecom EgyptE's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=44071.919/106672.946
=41.31 %

Telecom EgyptE's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=12735.158/28210.642
=45.14 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 45.14% mean?
Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 45.14% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Telecom EgyptE and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 26.09. Over the past decade, Telecom EgyptE's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 22.20 to 42.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom EgyptE ranks #93 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Telecom EgyptE's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Telecom EgyptE's current EBITDA Margin % of 45.14% is 73% above median its 10-year median of 26.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.20 to a high of 42.14. The Telecommunication Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 24.25. Telecom EgyptE's value of 45.14% is 86.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom EgyptE ranks #93 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telecom EgyptE has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom EgyptE's EBITDA Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecom EgyptE ranks #93 out of 363 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Telecom EgyptE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 24.25. Telecom EgyptE's value of 45.14% is 86.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Telecom EgyptE's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 22.20 to 42.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.09 vs. the industry median of 24.25, Telecom EgyptE has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 24.25, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telecom EgyptE's current EBITDA Margin % of 45.14% is 86.1% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Telecom EgyptE and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 24.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telecom EgyptE's current EBITDA Margin % is 45.14%, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 26.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom EgyptE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£60.59, compared to a current price of E£103.28 — trading 70.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 45.14%, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 26.09 and 86.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 24.25. Telecom EgyptE's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 45.14% 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 EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom EgyptE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of E£103.28 is trading 70.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£60.59. GuruFocus considers Telecom EgyptE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:ETEL:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 45.14% (73% above median its 10-year median of 26.09)
  • GF Value™: E£60.59 vs. price of E£103.28 (70.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#93 of 363)

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


Telecom EgyptE Business Description

Address 26 Ramses Street, Cairo, EGY, 11511
Telecom Egypt SAE is the country's sole provider of fixed-line voice telecommunication services, where it generates the vast majority of its revenue. The company provides voice services, Internet, and data services in four segments: Communications marine cables and infrastructure services, Internet services, Outsourcing services, and Other activities. Additionally, because of Telecom Egypt's ownership of telecommunication infrastructure, there is wholesale revenue. This constitutes the majority of overall company revenue.
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