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Tele Columbus AGHAM:TC1 -4.00%33 EBITDA Margin % is 56.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 39.32. GuruFocus rates HAM:TC1 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Telecommunication Services companies, Tele Columbus AG ranks better than 66.12% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Tele Columbus AG's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €59.6 Mil. Tele Columbus AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €105.2 Mil. Therefore, Tele Columbus AG's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.58%.
Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) 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.
Tele Columbus AG EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Tele Columbus AG EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tele Columbus AG'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.
HAM:TC1 vs TMUS, VZ, T: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Tele Columbus AG'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.
Tele Columbus AG EBITDA Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Tele Columbus AG's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tele Columbus AG's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) has a EBITDA Margin % of 56.58% 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 Tele Columbus AG and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 39.32. Over the past decade, Tele Columbus AG's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 22.20 to 47.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #123 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Tele Columbus AG's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Tele Columbus AG's current EBITDA Margin % of 56.58% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 39.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.20 to a high of 47.76. The Telecommunication Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 24.25. Tele Columbus AG's value of 56.58% is 133.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #123 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tele Columbus AG has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tele Columbus AG's EBITDA Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #123 out of 363 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Tele Columbus AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 24.25. Tele Columbus AG's value of 56.58% is 133.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Tele Columbus AG's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 22.20 to 47.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.32 vs. the industry median of 24.25, Tele Columbus AG 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. Tele Columbus AG's current EBITDA Margin % of 56.58% is 133.3% 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 Tele Columbus AG 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. Tele Columbus AG's current EBITDA Margin % is 56.58%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 39.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tele Columbus AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.32, compared to a current price of €0.48 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 56.58%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 39.32 and 133.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 24.25. Tele Columbus AG's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1), the current EBITDA Margin % is 56.58% 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 Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele Columbus AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.48 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.32.
GuruFocus considers Tele Columbus AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:TC1:
EBITDA Margin %: 56.58% (44% above median its 10-year median of 39.32)
GF Value™: €0.32 vs. price of €0.48 (50% above fair value)
Industry Position: 133.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#123 of 363)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:TC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tele Columbus AG is a triple-play telecommunications company. It derives revenue from TV, the Internet, cellphone, and voice services. The group operates through two main segments: TV and Internet, and telephony. The company's TV segment offers cable TV services to customers. The majority of revenue stems from this segment. Internet and telephony derive revenue from the provision of broadband Internet access as well as fixed-line and mobile telephony services to customers. The company is an owner of telecommunications infrastructure. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in Germany.
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