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Telkom SOCFRA:TZL1 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.81 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 3.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:TZL1 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Telecommunication Services companies, Telkom SOC ranks better than 92.16% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Telkom SOC's enterprise value is €1,733 Mil.
Telkom SOC's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €616 Mil. Therefore, Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:TZL1'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47 Med: 3.14 Max: 5.23
Current: 2.6
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Telkom SOC was 5.23. The lowest was 1.47. And the median was 3.14.
FRA:TZL1's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 92.16% of 319
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.58
vs FRA:TZL1: 2.60
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Telkom SOC's share price for today is €2.86.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Telkom SOC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.355.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Telkom SOC's current Enterprise Value is €1,733 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Telkom SOC's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €616 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 (FRA:TZL1) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.81 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Telkom SOC. This is 11% below median its historical median of 3.14. Over the past decade, Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.47 to 5.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #25 out of 319 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Telkom SOC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.81 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 3.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 5.23. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.58. Telkom SOC's value of 2.81 is 57.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #25 out of 319 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 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telkom SOC's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #25 out of 319 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Telkom SOC in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.58. Telkom SOC's value of 2.81 is 57.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Telkom SOC's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.47 to 5.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.14 vs. the industry median of 6.58, 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-EBITDA for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.58, based on 319 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telkom SOC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.81 is 57.3% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Telkom SOC. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telkom SOC's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.81, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 3.14. 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 (FRA:TZL1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.71, compared to a current price of €2.86 — trading 67.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.81, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 3.14 and 57.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.58. Telkom SOC's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telkom SOC (FRA:TZL1), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.81 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 (FRA:TZL1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telkom SOC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.86 is trading 67.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.71.
GuruFocus considers Telkom SOC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TZL1:
EV-to-EBITDA: 2.81 (11% below median its 10-year median of 3.14)
GF Value™: €1.71 vs. price of €2.86 (67.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#25 of 319)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TZL1 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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