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Telia Company ABFRA:TLS +0.58%69 Net Margin % is 10.77% as of Jun. 2026, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 4.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:TLS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Telecommunication Services companies, Telia Company AB ranks better than 51.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telia Company AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:TLS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.78 Med: 4.39 Max: 13.22
Current: 6.04
FRA:TLS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.79% of 363
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.48
vs FRA:TLS: 6.04
Telia Company AB (FRA:TLS) 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.
Telia Company AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Telia Company AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telia Company AB'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, Telia Company AB'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.
Telia Company AB Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telia Company AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telia Company AB'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.
Telia Company AB (FRA:TLS) has a Net Margin % of 10.77% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Telia Company AB and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 4.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Telia Company AB ranks #175 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Telia Company AB's Net Margin % too high?
Telia Company AB's current Net Margin % of 10.77% is 145% above median its 10-year median of 4.39. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.48. Telia Company AB's value of 10.77% is 96.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telia Company AB ranks #175 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telia Company AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telia Company AB's Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telia Company AB ranks #175 out of 363 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Telia Company AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.48. Telia Company AB's value of 10.77% is 96.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.39 vs. the industry median of 5.48, Telia Company AB 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 5.48, based on 363 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. Telia Company AB's current Net Margin % of 10.77% is 96.5% 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 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 Telia Company AB and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telia Company AB's current Net Margin % is 10.77%, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 4.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telia Company AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telia Company AB (FRA:TLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.96, compared to a current price of €4.15 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.77%, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 4.39 and 96.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.48. Telia Company AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Telia Company AB (FRA:TLS), the current Net Margin % is 10.77% 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 Telia Company AB (FRA:TLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telia Company AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.15 is trading 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.96.
GuruFocus considers Telia Company AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TLS:
Net Margin %: 10.77% (145% above median its 10-year median of 4.39)
GF Value™: €2.96 vs. price of €4.15 (40.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#175 of 363)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telia is the incumbent telecom operator in Sweden. It also operates in Norway, Finland, and the Baltic countries. In the past five years, Telia has been narrowing its business focus, divesting businesses in Asia and focusing on its core markets.
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