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Telkom SOCJSE:TKG -3.00%72 EV-to-EBIT is 5.27 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 6.97. GuruFocus rates JSE:TKG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, Telkom SOC ranks better than 87.54% on this metric.
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Telkom SOC's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R35,535 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Telkom SOC's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R6,137 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Telkom SOC EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBIT 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, Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Telkom SOC's current Enterprise Value is R32,340 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Telkom SOC's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R6,137 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 5.27 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 6.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #36 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Telkom SOC's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.27 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.97. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.26. Telkom SOC's value of 5.27 is 60.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #36 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telkom SOC has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBIT compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #36 out of 289 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Telkom SOC in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.26. Telkom SOC's value of 5.27 is 60.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.97 vs. the industry median of 13.26, Telkom SOC has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.26, based on 289 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telkom SOC's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.27 is 60.3% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telkom SOC's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.27, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 6.97. 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 R33.80, compared to a current price of R52.36 — trading 54.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.27, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.97 and 60.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.26. Telkom SOC's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.27 as of Sep. 21, 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 R52.36 is trading 54.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.80.
GuruFocus considers Telkom SOC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TKG:
EV-to-EBIT: 5.27 (24% below median its 10-year median of 6.97)
GF Value™: R33.80 vs. price of R52.36 (54.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#36 of 289)
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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