TIMTIMB -0.83%87 Net Margin % is 12.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 12.15. GuruFocus rates TIMB with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, TIM ranks better than 82.88% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. TIM's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $156 Mil. TIM's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,301 Mil. Therefore, TIM's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for TIM's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TIMB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.81 Med: 12.15 Max: 20.84
Current: 16.02
TIMB's Net Margin % is ranked better than 82.88% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs TIMB: 16.02
TIM (NYSE:TIMB) 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.
TIM Net Margin % Related Terms
TIM Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TIM'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, TIM'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.
TIM Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, TIM's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TIM'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.
TIM (TIMB) has a Net Margin % of 12.01% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on TIM and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.15. Over the past decade, TIM's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.81 to 20.84. According to the industry distribution chart, TIM ranks #63 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is TIM's Net Margin % too high?
TIM's current Net Margin % of 12.01% is near median its 10-year median of 12.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.81 to a high of 20.84. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. TIM's value of 12.01% is 120.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TIM ranks #63 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TIM has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TIM's Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, TIM ranks #63 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This places TIM in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. TIM's value of 12.01% is 120.2% above this benchmark. Historically, TIM's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.81 to 20.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.15 vs. the industry median of 5.46, TIM 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. TIM's current Net Margin % of 12.01% is 120.2% 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 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 TIM 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. TIM's current Net Margin % is 12.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TIM stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TIM (TIMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.60, compared to a current price of $21.47 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.15 and 120.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.46. TIM's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 TIM (TIMB), the current Net Margin % is 12.01% 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 TIM (TIMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TIM stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.47 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.60.
GuruFocus considers TIM to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TIMB:
Net Margin %: 12.01% (near median its 10-year median of 12.15)
GF Value™: $19.60 vs. price of $21.47 (9.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 120.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#63 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TIMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TIM, which is 67%-owned by Telecom Italia, is the third-largest wireless carrier in Brazil, with 62 million subscribers, equal to about 23% of the market. The firm owns 49% of I-Systems, an infrastructure partnership that is expanding its network footprint across Brazil. I-Systems can provide broadband service to about 8 million locations, including 6.5 million with fiber, equal to 10%-15% of the country. TIM leases capacity on the venture's network to serve retail broadband customers under the UltraFibra brand, but it has agreed to buy out its joint venture partner in 2026 and will take full ownership of these assets. TIM also resells fiber network access from other providers.
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