PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) TbkTLKMF -9.09%53 Pretax Margin % is 22.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 27.92. GuruFocus rates TLKMF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 53/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $0.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk ranks better than 80.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TLKMF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.02 Med: 27.92 Max: 33.24
Current: 20.02
TLKMF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.43% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.64
vs TLKMF: 20.02
PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (OTCPK:TLKMF) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Pretax Margin % Related Terms
PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Pretax Margin % Chart
For the Telecom Services subindustry, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's Pretax 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.
PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (TLKMF) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.18% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 27.92. Over the past decade, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 20.02 to 33.24. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk ranks #72 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's Pretax Margin % too high?
PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's current Pretax Margin % of 22.18% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 27.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.02 to a high of 33.24. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's value of 22.18% is 190.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk ranks #72 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk ranks #72 out of 368 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's value of 22.18% is 190.3% above this benchmark. Historically, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 20.02 to 33.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.92 vs. the industry median of 7.64, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk 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 Pretax Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.64, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's current Pretax Margin % of 22.18% is 190.3% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's current Pretax Margin % is 22.18%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 27.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (TLKMF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.19, compared to a current price of $0.15 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.18%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 27.92 and 190.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.64. PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (TLKMF), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.18% 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 PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (TLKMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.15 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.19.
GuruFocus considers PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TLKMF:
Pretax Margin %: 22.18% (21% below median its 10-year median of 27.92)
GF Value™: $0.19 vs. price of $0.15 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 190.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#72 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TLKMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Business Description
PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk is the integrated telecommunications provider in Indonesia. It also provides a wide range of other communication services, including telephone network, interconnection services, multimedia, data and internet communication-related services, satellite transponder leasing, leased line, intelligent network and related services, cable television, and VoIP services. It derives revenue from product lines: Mobile, Consumer, Enterprise, WIB, and Others. The firm has identified five reportable segments, namely B2C, B2B Infra, B2B ICT, International, and Others. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the B2C segment.
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