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Vodacom GroupVODAF 91 EV-to-OCF is 7.14 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 7.99. GuruFocus rates VODAF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.24. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodacom Group ranks better than 51.09% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Vodacom Group's Enterprise Value is $23,553 Mil.
Vodacom Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,296 Mil. Therefore, Vodacom Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 7.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodacom Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
VODAF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.75 Med: 7.99 Max: 11.66
Current: 6.8
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Vodacom Group was 11.66. The lowest was 4.75. And the median was 7.99.
VODAF's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 51.09% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7
vs VODAF: 6.80
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Vodacom Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Vodacom Group's share price for today is $8.98.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vodacom Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.609.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Vodacom Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Vodacom Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodacom Group's EV-to-OCF 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, Vodacom Group's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodacom Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodacom Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Vodacom Group's current Enterprise Value is $23,553 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vodacom Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,296 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.
Vodacom Group (VODAF) has a EV-to-OCF of 7.14 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is 11% below median its historical median of 7.99. Over the past decade, Vodacom Group's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.75 to 11.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #180 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Vodacom Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
Vodacom Group's current EV-to-OCF of 7.14 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 7.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.75 to a high of 11.66. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.00. Vodacom Group's value of 7.14 is 2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #180 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vodacom Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodacom Group's EV-to-OCF compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #180 out of 368 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Vodacom Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.00. Vodacom Group's value of 7.14 is 2% above this benchmark. Historically, Vodacom Group's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.75 to 11.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.99 vs. the industry median of 7.00, 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 EV-to-OCF for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.00, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vodacom Group's current EV-to-OCF of 7.14 is 2% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodacom Group's current EV-to-OCF is 7.14, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 7.99. 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?
Vodacom Group (VODAF) has a current EV-to-OCF of 7.14. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.24, compared to a current price of $8.98 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 7.14, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 7.99 and 2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.00. Vodacom Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vodacom Group (VODAF), the current EV-to-OCF is 7.14 as of Aug. 11, 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 (VODAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.98 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.24.
Key valuation signals for VODAF:
EV-to-OCF: 7.14 (11% below median its 10-year median of 7.99)
GF Value™: $8.24 vs. price of $8.98 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#180 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VODAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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