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Telemasters HoldingsJSE:TLM 65 EV-to-FCF is 58.21 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 487% above its 10-year median of 9.92. GuruFocus rates JSE:TLM with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Telecommunication Services companies, Telemasters Holdings ranks worse than 91.41% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Telemasters Holdings's Enterprise Value is R64.20 Mil.
Telemasters Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R1.10 Mil. Therefore, Telemasters Holdings's EV-to-FCF for today is 58.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telemasters Holdings's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:TLM'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.21 Med: 9.92 Max: 63.18
Current: 58.21
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Telemasters Holdings was 63.18. The lowest was -23.21. And the median was 9.92.
JSE:TLM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 91.41% of 256
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 16.02
vs JSE:TLM: 58.21
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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.
Telemasters Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Telemasters Holdings's share price for today is R1.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Telemasters Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.013.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Telemasters Holdings EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Telemasters Holdings EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telemasters Holdings's EV-to-FCF 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, Telemasters Holdings's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
Telemasters Holdings EV-to-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telemasters Holdings's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telemasters Holdings's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Telemasters Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R64.20 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Telemasters Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R1.10 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.
Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) has a EV-to-FCF of 58.21 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. This is 487% above median its historical median of 9.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #234 out of 256 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is Telemasters Holdings' EV-to-FCF too high?
Telemasters Holdings' current EV-to-FCF of 58.21 is 487% above median its 10-year median of 9.92. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.02. Telemasters Holdings' value of 58.21 is 263.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #234 out of 256 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telemasters Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telemasters Holdings' EV-to-FCF compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #234 out of 256 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Telemasters Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.02. Telemasters Holdings' value of 58.21 is 263.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.92 vs. the industry median of 16.02, Telemasters Holdings 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-FCF for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 16.02, based on 256 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telemasters Holdings's current EV-to-FCF of 58.21 is 263.4% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telemasters Holdings's current EV-to-FCF is 58.21, which is 487% above median its own 10-year median of 9.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telemasters Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.10, compared to a current price of R1.00 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 58.21, which is 487% above median its 10-year median of 9.92 and 263.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 16.02. Telemasters Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM), the current EV-to-FCF is 58.21 as of Aug. 27, 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 Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telemasters Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R1.00 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.10.
GuruFocus considers Telemasters Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TLM:
EV-to-FCF: 58.21 (487% above median its 10-year median of 9.92)
GF Value™: R1.10 vs. price of R1.00 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 263.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#234 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:TLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telemasters Holdings Ltd is a diversified technology investment company. It provides comprehensive telecommunications services including internet connectivity, cloud solutions, and data storage tailored for businesses across South Africa. The company's reporting segments are: ICT Managed Solutions, Data Centre Services and Corporate. It generates the majority of revenue from the ICT Managed Solutions segment, which provides i) ICT managed solutions to medium and small enterprises through a comprehensive suite of products and services focused on digital connectivity and ii) Data Centre Services.
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