Telkom SOCJSE:TKG +6.42%74 OCF Yield % is 35.65 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 37.53. GuruFocus rates JSE:TKG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Telkom SOC ranks better than 84.47% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Telkom SOC OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telkom SOC's OCF Yield % 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 Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telkom SOC's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telkom SOC's OCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 35.65 as of Jul. 09, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.53. Over the past decade, Telkom SOC's OCF Yield % has ranged from 11.65 to 94.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #57 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Telkom SOC's OCF Yield % too high?
Telkom SOC's current OCF Yield % of 35.65 is near median its 10-year median of 37.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.65 to a high of 94.80. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Yield % is 12.50. Telkom SOC's value of 35.65 is 185.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #57 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telkom SOC has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telkom SOC's OCF Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #57 out of 367 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Telkom SOC in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 12.50. Telkom SOC's value of 35.65 is 185.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Telkom SOC's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 11.65 to 94.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.53 vs. the industry median of 12.50, 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 Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 12.50, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telkom SOC's current OCF Yield % of 35.65 is 185.2% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telkom SOC's current OCF Yield % is 35.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.53. 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 R33.57, compared to a current price of R56.40 — trading 68% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 35.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.53 and 185.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 12.50. Telkom SOC's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG), the current OCF Yield % is 35.65 as of Jul. 09, 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 R56.40 is trading 68% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.57.
GuruFocus considers Telkom SOC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TKG:
OCF Yield %: 35.65 (near median its 10-year median of 37.53)
GF Value™: R33.57 vs. price of R56.40 (68% above fair value)
Industry Position: 185.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#57 of 367)
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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