Vodacom GroupFRA:5VD -0.66%91 Net Margin % is 13.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 16.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:5VD with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodacom Group ranks better than 73.1% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Vodacom Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €596 Mil. Vodacom Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,445 Mil. Therefore, Vodacom Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodacom Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5VD'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.82 Med: 16.61 Max: 17.77
Current: 12.32
FRA:5VD's Net Margin % is ranked better than 73.1% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs FRA:5VD: 12.32
Vodacom Group (FRA:5VD) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Vodacom Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Vodacom Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodacom Group's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodacom Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodacom Group's Net 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 (FRA:5VD) has a Net Margin % of 13.41% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Vodacom Group and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 16.61. Over the past decade, Vodacom Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 10.82 to 17.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #99 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Vodacom Group's Net Margin % too high?
Vodacom Group's current Net Margin % of 13.41% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 16.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.82 to a high of 17.77. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Vodacom Group's value of 13.41% is 145.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #99 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 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodacom Group's Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #99 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Vodacom Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Vodacom Group's value of 13.41% is 145.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Vodacom Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 10.82 to 17.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.61 vs. the industry median of 5.46, 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 Net Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vodacom Group's current Net Margin % of 13.41% is 145.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Vodacom Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodacom Group's current Net Margin % is 13.41%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 16.61. 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 (FRA:5VD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.43, compared to a current price of €7.55 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.41%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 16.61 and 145.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.46. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vodacom Group (FRA:5VD), the current Net Margin % is 13.41% 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 (FRA:5VD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.55 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.43.
GuruFocus considers Vodacom Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5VD:
Net Margin %: 13.41% (19% below median its 10-year median of 16.61)
GF Value™: €7.43 vs. price of €7.55 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 145.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#99 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5VD 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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