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Telecom Italia SpAXTER:TQI0 -0.36%64 FCF Margin % is 31.18% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1652% above its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates XTER:TQI0 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, Telecom Italia SpA ranks worse than 59.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telecom Italia SpA's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:TQI0'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.93 Med: 1.78 Max: 11.73
Current: 4.32
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Telecom Italia SpA was 11.73%. The lowest was -8.93%. And the median was 1.78%.
XTER:TQI0's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 59.62% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.26
vs XTER:TQI0: 4.32
The historical data trend for Telecom Italia SpA'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, Telecom Italia SpA'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.
Telecom Italia SpA FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecom Italia SpA's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telecom Italia SpA'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.
Telecom Italia SpA (XTER:TQI0) has a FCF Margin % of 31.18% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Telecom Italia SpA and its competitors. This is 1652% above median its historical median of 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom Italia SpA ranks #217 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Telecom Italia SpA's FCF Margin % too high?
Telecom Italia SpA's current FCF Margin % of 31.18% is 1652% above median its 10-year median of 1.78. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Margin % is 8.26. Telecom Italia SpA's value of 31.18% is 277.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom Italia SpA ranks #217 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telecom Italia SpA has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom Italia SpA's FCF Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecom Italia SpA ranks #217 out of 364 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Telecom Italia SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.26. Telecom Italia SpA's value of 31.18% is 277.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 8.26, Telecom Italia SpA 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 8.26, based on 364 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. Telecom Italia SpA's current FCF Margin % of 31.18% is 277.5% 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 Telecom Italia SpA and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telecom Italia SpA's current FCF Margin % is 31.18%, which is 1652% above median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom Italia SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Italia SpA (XTER:TQI0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.14, compared to a current price of €7.53 — trading 46.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 31.18%, which is 1652% above median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 277.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.26. Telecom Italia SpA's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Telecom Italia SpA (XTER:TQI0), the current FCF Margin % is 31.18% as of Jun. 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 Telecom Italia SpA (XTER:TQI0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Italia SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.53 is trading 46.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.14.
GuruFocus considers Telecom Italia SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:TQI0:
FCF Margin %: 31.18% (1652% above median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: €5.14 vs. price of €7.53 (46.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 277.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#217 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:TQI0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telecom Italia is the incumbent telecommunications operator in Italy, with 23% share in the Italian mobile market and 35% share in broadband. In the mobile market, it competes with Vodafone, WindTre, and Iliad. After the sale of its fixed network to KKR for EUR 18.8 billion in 2024, TIM has become a pure service provider with no network ownership. TIM Brazil is significantly smaller than its peers, Telefonica and America Movil, with 25% wireless market share.
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