Telemasters HoldingsJSE:TLM 64 OCF Margin % is 2.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 10.65. GuruFocus rates JSE:TLM with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, Telemasters Holdings ranks worse than 67.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telemasters Holdings's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:TLM'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.44 Med: 10.65 Max: 16.8
Current: 11.05
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Telemasters Holdings was 16.80%. The lowest was 2.44%. And the median was 10.65%.
JSE:TLM's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 67.67% of 365
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 22.44
vs JSE:TLM: 11.05
Telemasters Holdings OCF Margin % Related Terms
Telemasters Holdings OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telemasters Holdings'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, Telemasters Holdings'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.
Telemasters Holdings OCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telemasters Holdings's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telemasters Holdings'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.
Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) has a OCF Margin % of 2.96% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 10.65. Over the past decade, Telemasters Holdings' OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.44 to 16.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #247 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Telemasters Holdings' OCF Margin % too high?
Telemasters Holdings' current OCF Margin % of 2.96% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 10.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.44 to a high of 16.80. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Margin % is 22.44. Telemasters Holdings' value of 2.96% is 86.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #247 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telemasters Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telemasters Holdings' OCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #247 out of 365 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Telemasters Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 22.44. Telemasters Holdings' value of 2.96% is 86.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Telemasters Holdings' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.44 to 16.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.65 vs. the industry median of 22.44, Telemasters Holdings has consistently been below 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 22.44, based on 365 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. Telemasters Holdings's current OCF Margin % of 2.96% is 86.8% below 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 Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 22.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telemasters Holdings's current OCF Margin % is 2.96%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 10.65. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.10, compared to a current price of R1.30 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 2.96%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 10.65 and 86.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 22.44. Telemasters Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM), the current OCF Margin % is 2.96% as of Dec. 2025. 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 R1.30 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.10.
GuruFocus considers Telemasters Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TLM:
OCF Margin %: 2.96% (72% below median its 10-year median of 10.65)
GF Value™: R1.10 vs. price of R1.30 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#247 of 365)
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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