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Telemasters HoldingsJSE:TLM 66 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:TLM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Telecommunication Services companies, Telemasters Holdings ranks worse than 476190% on this metric.
Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
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Telemasters Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telemasters Holdings's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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JSE:TLM vs TMUS, VZ, T: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telemasters Holdings's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telemasters Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telemasters Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #999999 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Telemasters Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Telemasters Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #999999 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telemasters Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telemasters Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #999999 out of 210 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Telemasters Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.38. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.38, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telemasters Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 R1.15 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Telemasters Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of R1.15 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.10.
GuruFocus considers Telemasters Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TLM:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: R1.10 vs. price of R1.15 (4.5% above fair value)
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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