VDMCY (Vodacom Group) EBITDA Margin %: 42.62% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


VDMCY Vodacom Group Ltd VDMCY
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GF Value $8.49
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Vodacom Group EBITDA Margin %?

Vodacom Group VDMCY +2.34% 89 EBITDA Margin % is 42.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 41.00. GuruFocus rates VDMCY with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodacom Group ranks better than 72.75% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Vodacom Group's EBITDA for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,190 Mil. Vodacom Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,139 Mil. Therefore, Vodacom Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.62%.


Vodacom Group  (OTCPK:VDMCY) 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.


Vodacom Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Vodacom Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vodacom Group'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.

Vodacom Group EBITDA Margin % Chart

Vodacom Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Vodacom Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 38.38 37.76 39.43 40.56 42.62

VDMCY vs TMUS, VZ, T: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodacom Group'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.


Vodacom Group EBITDA Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Vodacom Group's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Vodacom Group EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Vodacom Group's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=4166/10009.433
=41.62 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2190.228/5138.512
=42.62 %

* 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 EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 42.62% mean?
Vodacom Group (VDMCY) has a EBITDA Margin % of 42.62% 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 Vodacom Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.00. Over the past decade, Vodacom Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 38.51 to 45.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #100 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Vodacom Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Vodacom Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 42.62% is near median its 10-year median of 41.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.51 to a high of 45.97. The Telecommunication Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57. Vodacom Group's value of 42.62% is 66.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #100 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vodacom Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodacom Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #100 out of 367 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Vodacom Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57. Vodacom Group's value of 42.62% is 66.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Vodacom Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 38.51 to 45.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.00 vs. the industry median of 25.57, Vodacom Group 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 367 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. Vodacom Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 42.62% is 66.7% 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 Vodacom Group 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. Vodacom Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 42.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodacom Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group (VDMCY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.49, compared to a current price of $9.18 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 42.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.00 and 66.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 25.57. Vodacom Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 Vodacom Group (VDMCY), the current EBITDA Margin % is 42.62% 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 Vodacom Group (VDMCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.18 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.49. GuruFocus considers Vodacom Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for VDMCY:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 42.62% (near median its 10-year median of 41.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.49 vs. price of $9.18 (8.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#100 of 367)

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Vodacom Group Business Description

Address 082 Vodacom Boulevard, Vodacom Corporate Park, Midrand, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 1685
Vodacom Group Ltd is a telecommunications provider. It is engaged in the provision of a wide range of communications products and services including but not limited to voice, messaging, converged services, broadband, data connectivity, mobile financial services and other value added services. Its segments includes South Africa comprises the information relating to the South African-based cellular network and other business segments. Egypt comprises the information relating to the Egyptian-based cellular network and other business segments. International comprises the segment information relating to the non-South African-based cellular networks in Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It generates majority of revenue from South Africa.
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