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TELUSTU +1.05%58 EBITDA Margin % is 31.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 35.87. GuruFocus rates TU with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Telecommunication Services companies, TELUS ranks better than 59.12% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. TELUS's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,149 Mil. TELUS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,636 Mil. Therefore, TELUS's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.59%.
TELUS (NYSE:TU) 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.
TELUS EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
TELUS EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TELUS'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, TELUS'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.
TELUS EBITDA Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, TELUS's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TELUS'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.
TELUS (TU) has a EBITDA Margin % of 31.59% 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 TELUS and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 35.87. Over the past decade, TELUS's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 32.25 to 37.91. According to the industry distribution chart, TELUS ranks #148 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is TELUS's EBITDA Margin % too high?
TELUS's current EBITDA Margin % of 31.59% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 35.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.25 to a high of 37.91. The Telecommunication Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.07. TELUS's value of 31.59% is 26% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TELUS ranks #148 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TELUS has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TELUS's EBITDA Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, TELUS ranks #148 out of 362 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts TELUS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.07. TELUS's value of 31.59% is 26% above this benchmark. Historically, TELUS's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 32.25 to 37.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.87 vs. the industry median of 25.07, TELUS 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 25.07, based on 362 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. TELUS's current EBITDA Margin % of 31.59% is 26% 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 TELUS and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 25.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TELUS's current EBITDA Margin % is 31.59%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 35.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TELUS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TELUS (TU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.26, compared to a current price of $10.59 — trading 30.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 31.59%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 35.87 and 26% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 25.07. TELUS's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 TELUS (TU), the current EBITDA Margin % is 31.59% 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 TELUS (TU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TELUS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.59 is trading 30.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.26.
GuruFocus considers TELUS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TU:
EBITDA Margin %: 31.59% (12% below median its 10-year median of 35.87)
GF Value™: $15.26 vs. price of $10.59 (30.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26% above the Telecommunication Services median (#148 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telus is one of the Big Three wireless service providers in Canada, with over 10 million mobile phone subscribers nationwide constituting almost 30% of the total market. It is the incumbent local exchange carrier in the western Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, where it provides internet, television, and landline phone services. It also has a small wireline presence in eastern Quebec. Mostly because of recent acquisitions, more than 20% of Telus' sales now come from nontelecom businesses, most notably in the international business services, health, security, and agriculture industries. The firm has a 55% economic stake in Telus International.
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