Telkom SOCJSE:TKG 68 Quick Ratio is 1.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates JSE:TKG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Telkom SOC ranks better than 50.82% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Telkom SOC's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.06.
Telkom SOC has a quick ratio of 1.06. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telkom SOC's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:TKG'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 0.93 Max: 1.26
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, Telkom SOC's highest Quick Ratio was 1.26. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 0.93.
JSE:TKG's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 50.82% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.05
vs JSE:TKG: 1.06
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Telkom SOC Quick Ratio Related Terms
Telkom SOC Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telkom SOC's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telkom SOC's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telkom SOC's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Telkom SOC's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) has a Quick Ratio of 1.06 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Telkom SOC's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #180 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Telkom SOC's Quick Ratio too high?
Telkom SOC's current Quick Ratio of 1.06 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 1.26. The Telecommunication Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.05. Telkom SOC's value of 1.06 is 1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #180 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telkom SOC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telkom SOC's Quick Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #180 out of 366 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Telkom SOC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.05. Telkom SOC's value of 1.06 is 1% above this benchmark. Historically, Telkom SOC's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 1.05, 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 Quick Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.05, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telkom SOC's current Quick Ratio of 1.06 is 1% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telkom SOC's current Quick Ratio is 1.06, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.93. 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 R33.55, compared to a current price of R55.70 — trading 66% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.06, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.05. Telkom SOC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG), the current Quick Ratio is 1.06 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 R55.70 is trading 66% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.55.
GuruFocus considers Telkom SOC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TKG:
Quick Ratio: 1.06 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: R33.55 vs. price of R55.70 (66% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#180 of 366)
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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