Telkom SOCJSE:TKG -1.92%68 EBITDA Margin % is 29.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 25.95. 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. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, Telkom SOC ranks better than 53.42% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Telkom SOC's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R6,498 Mil. Telkom SOC's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R22,373 Mil. Therefore, Telkom SOC's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.04%.
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) 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.
Telkom SOC EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Telkom SOC EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telkom SOC'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.
JSE:TKG vs TMUS, VZ, T: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telkom SOC'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.
Telkom SOC EBITDA Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telkom SOC's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telkom SOC'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.
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) has a EBITDA Margin % of 29.04% 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 Telkom SOC and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 25.95. Over the past decade, Telkom SOC's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 19.61 to 28.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #170 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Telkom SOC's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Telkom SOC's current EBITDA Margin % of 29.04% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 25.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.61 to a high of 28.52. The Telecommunication Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57. Telkom SOC's value of 29.04% is 13.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #170 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #170 out of 365 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Telkom SOC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57. Telkom SOC's value of 29.04% is 13.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Telkom SOC's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 19.61 to 28.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.95 vs. the industry median of 25.57, Telkom SOC 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 25.57, based on 365 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. Telkom SOC's current EBITDA Margin % of 29.04% is 13.6% 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 Telkom SOC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telkom SOC's current EBITDA Margin % is 29.04%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 25.95. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 29.04%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 25.95 and 13.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 25.57. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG), the current EBITDA Margin % is 29.04% 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:
EBITDA Margin %: 29.04% (12% above median its 10-year median of 25.95)
GF Value™: R33.52 vs. price of R56.84 (69.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#170 of 365)
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 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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