Vodacom GroupVDMCY +2.34%89 FCF Margin % is 26.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 18.10. 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 79.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodacom Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VDMCY'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.61 Med: 18.1 Max: 20.88
Current: 19.69
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Vodacom Group was 20.88%. The lowest was 16.61%. And the median was 18.10%.
VDMCY's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 79.02% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.25
vs VDMCY: 19.69
Vodacom Group FCF Margin % Related Terms
Vodacom Group FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodacom Group's FCF 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodacom Group's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodacom Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodacom Group's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (VDMCY) has a FCF Margin % of 26.75% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Vodacom Group and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 18.10. Over the past decade, Vodacom Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 16.61 to 20.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #77 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Vodacom Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Vodacom Group's current FCF Margin % of 26.75% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 18.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.61 to a high of 20.88. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. Vodacom Group's value of 26.75% is 224.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #77 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 FCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #77 out of 367 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Vodacom Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. Vodacom Group's value of 26.75% is 224.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Vodacom Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 16.61 to 20.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.10 vs. the industry median of 8.25, 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 FCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.25, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vodacom Group's current FCF Margin % of 26.75% is 224.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Vodacom Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodacom Group's current FCF Margin % is 26.75%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 18.10. 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 FCF Margin % is 26.75%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 18.10 and 224.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.25. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vodacom Group (VDMCY), the current FCF Margin % is 26.75% 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:
FCF Margin %: 26.75% (48% above median its 10-year median of 18.10)
GF Value™: $8.49 vs. price of $9.18 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 224.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#77 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VDMCY 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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