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Telkom SOC's Other Operating Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R15,321 Mil.
Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R23,479 Mil.
Telkom SOC's quarterly Other Operating Expense
declined
from Mar. 2025 (R15,458 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R8,158 Mil) but then
increased
from Sep. 2025 (R8,158 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R15,321 Mil).
Telkom SOC's annual Other Operating Expense
increased
from Mar. 2024 (R14,866 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (R23,513 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2025 (R23,513 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R23,479 Mil).
Telkom SOC Other Operating Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telkom SOC's Other Operating Expense 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.
Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)
Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.
Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R23,479 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Other Operating Expense of R23,479 Mil mean?
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) has a Other Operating Expense of R23,479 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors.
Is Telkom SOC's Other Operating Expense too high?
Telkom SOC's current Other Operating Expense is R23,479 Mil. Overall, Telkom SOC has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telkom SOC's Other Operating Expense compare to VZ and TMUS?
Telkom SOC's Other Operating Expense of R23,479 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Other Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. Telkom SOC's current Other Operating Expense is R23,479 Mil. 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 R33.59, compared to a current price of R55.32 — trading 64.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is R23,479 Mil. Telkom SOC's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG), the current Other Operating Expense is R23,479 Mil 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 R55.32 is trading 64.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.59.
GuruFocus considers Telkom SOC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TKG:
Other Operating Expense: R23,479 Mil
GF Value™: R33.59 vs. price of R55.32 (64.7% above fair value)
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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