Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) Other Operating Expense: R33.03 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:TLM Telemasters Holdings Ltd JSE:TLM
66 GF Score
Price R1.15
GF Value R1.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Telemasters Holdings Other Operating Expense?

Telemasters Holdings JSE:TLM 66 Other Operating Expense is R33.03 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:TLM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Telemasters Holdings's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R16.95 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R33.03 Mil.

Telemasters Holdings's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2024 (R16.21 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R16.07 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (R16.07 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R16.95 Mil).

Telemasters Holdings's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Jun. 2023 (R33.66 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (R30.75 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2024 (R30.75 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R32.29 Mil).


Telemasters Holdings Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telemasters Holdings'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.

Telemasters Holdings Other Operating Expense Chart

Telemasters Holdings Annual Data
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Telemasters Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Telemasters Holdings Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R33.03 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 R33.03 Mil mean?
Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) has a Other Operating Expense of R33.03 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Telemasters Holdings and its competitors.
Is Telemasters Holdings' Other Operating Expense too high?
Telemasters Holdings' current Other Operating Expense is R33.03 Mil. Overall, Telemasters Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telemasters Holdings' Other Operating Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Telemasters Holdings' Other Operating Expense of R33.03 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 Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. Telemasters Holdings's current Other Operating Expense is R33.03 Mil. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.10, compared to a current price of R1.15 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is R33.03 Mil. Telemasters Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM), the current Other Operating Expense is R33.03 Mil 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 R1.15 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.10. GuruFocus considers Telemasters Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TLM:

  • Other Operating Expense: R33.03 Mil
  • GF Value™: R1.10 vs. price of R1.15 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 74 Waterfall Drive, Waterfall Corporate Campus, Building 5, First Floor, Waterfall City, ZAF, 1685
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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