Telkom SOCJSE:TKG -1.65%68 OCF Margin % is 28.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 18.96. GuruFocus rates JSE:TKG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, Telkom SOC ranks worse than 51.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telkom SOC's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:TKG'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.25 Med: 18.96 Max: 25.31
Current: 22.06
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Telkom SOC was 25.31%. The lowest was 12.25%. And the median was 18.96%.
JSE:TKG's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 51.1% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 22.645
vs JSE:TKG: 22.06
Telkom SOC OCF Margin % Related Terms
Telkom SOC OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telkom SOC's OCF 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, Telkom SOC's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.
Telkom SOC OCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telkom SOC's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telkom SOC's OCF 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.
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) has a OCF Margin % of 28.23% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 18.96. Over the past decade, Telkom SOC's OCF Margin % has ranged from 12.25 to 25.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #186 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Telkom SOC's OCF Margin % too high?
Telkom SOC's current OCF Margin % of 28.23% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 18.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.25 to a high of 25.31. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Margin % is 22.65. Telkom SOC's value of 28.23% is 24.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #186 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telkom SOC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telkom SOC's OCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #186 out of 364 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Telkom SOC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 22.65. Telkom SOC's value of 28.23% is 24.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Telkom SOC's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 12.25 to 25.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.96 vs. the industry median of 22.65, Telkom SOC 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 OCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 22.65, based on 364 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telkom SOC's current OCF Margin % of 28.23% is 24.7% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 22.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telkom SOC's current OCF Margin % is 28.23%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 18.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telkom SOC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.54, compared to a current price of R56.16 — trading 67.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 28.23%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 18.96 and 24.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 22.65. Telkom SOC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG), the current OCF Margin % is 28.23% 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 Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telkom SOC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R56.16 is trading 67.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.54.
GuruFocus considers Telkom SOC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TKG:
OCF Margin %: 28.23% (49% above median its 10-year median of 18.96)
GF Value™: R33.54 vs. price of R56.16 (67.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#186 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:TKG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telkom SA SOC Ltd provides fixed-line voice and data communications services in South Africa. The company has segments namely: Openserve; Telkom Consumer; BCX; Gyro; and others It derives maximum revenue from Telkom Consumer segment.
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