YeboYethuJSE:YYLBEE 57 Operating Margin % is 97.27% as of Sep. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 96.66. GuruFocus rates JSE:YYLBEE with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R22.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, YeboYethu ranks better than 99.46% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. YeboYethu's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was R372.9 Mil. YeboYethu's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was R383.4 Mil. Therefore, YeboYethu's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 97.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for YeboYethu's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:YYLBEE'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.09 Med: 96.66 Max: 98.27
Current: 97.19
JSE:YYLBEE's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 99.46% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 9.73
vs JSE:YYLBEE: 97.19
YeboYethu's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
YeboYethu's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was R372.9 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was R689.6 Mil.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
YeboYethu Operating Margin % Related Terms
YeboYethu Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YeboYethu's Operating 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.
JSE:YYLBEE vs TMUS, VZ, T: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, YeboYethu's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
YeboYethu Operating Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, YeboYethu's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YeboYethu's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
YeboYethu's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) has a Operating Margin % of 97.27% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on YeboYethu and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 96.66. Over the past decade, YeboYethu's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.09 to 98.27. According to the industry distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #2 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is YeboYethu's Operating Margin % too high?
YeboYethu's current Operating Margin % of 97.27% is near median its 10-year median of 96.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.09 to a high of 98.27. The Telecommunication Services industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. YeboYethu's value of 97.27% is 899.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #2 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, YeboYethu has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YeboYethu's Operating Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #2 out of 367 companies for Operating Margin %. This places YeboYethu in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. YeboYethu's value of 97.27% is 899.7% above this benchmark. Historically, YeboYethu's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.09 to 98.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.66 vs. the industry median of 9.73, YeboYethu 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 Operating Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 9.73, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. YeboYethu's current Operating Margin % of 97.27% is 899.7% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on YeboYethu and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YeboYethu's current Operating Margin % is 97.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 96.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YeboYethu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R22.66, compared to a current price of R55.15 — trading 143.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 97.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 96.66 and 899.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 9.73. YeboYethu's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE), the current Operating Margin % is 97.27% as of Sep. 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 YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YeboYethu stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R55.15 is trading 143.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R22.66.
GuruFocus considers YeboYethu to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:YYLBEE:
Operating Margin %: 97.27% (near median its 10-year median of 96.66)
GF Value™: R22.66 vs. price of R55.15 (143.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 899.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#2 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:YYLBEE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YeboYethu Ltd is a special purpose company formed for the purpose is to buying and holding Vodacom SA ordinary shares and Vodacom SA A shares for the benefit of shareholders. Vodacom SA is a mobile communications network operator in South Africa, by a large number of customers and revenue. The principal activities of the company are to carry on the business of acquiring and holding shares in Vodacom Group and receive and distribute dividends and other distributions received by it pursuant to its holding in Vodacom Group.
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