Telemasters HoldingsJSE:TLM 64 Quick Ratio is 0.93 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates JSE:TLM with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Telemasters Holdings ranks worse than 58.58% on this metric.
Telemasters Holdings has a quick ratio of 0.93. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telemasters Holdings's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:TLM'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 1.24 Max: 4.56
Current: 0.93
During the past 13 years, Telemasters Holdings's highest Quick Ratio was 4.56. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.24.
JSE:TLM's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 58.58% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.05
vs JSE:TLM: 0.93
Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) 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.
Telemasters Holdings Quick Ratio Related Terms
Telemasters Holdings Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telemasters Holdings'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, Telemasters Holdings'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.
Telemasters Holdings Quick Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telemasters Holdings's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telemasters Holdings'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.
Telemasters Holdings's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) has a Quick Ratio of 0.93 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, Telemasters Holdings' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 4.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #215 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Telemasters Holdings' Quick Ratio too high?
Telemasters Holdings' current Quick Ratio of 0.93 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 4.56. The Telecommunication Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.05. Telemasters Holdings' value of 0.93 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #215 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telemasters Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telemasters Holdings' Quick Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #215 out of 367 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Telemasters Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.05. Telemasters Holdings' value of 0.93 is 11.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Telemasters Holdings' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 4.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.05, Telemasters Holdings has consistently been below 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 367 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. Telemasters Holdings's current Quick Ratio of 0.93 is 11.4% below 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 Telemasters Holdings 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. Telemasters Holdings's current Quick Ratio is 0.93, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.10, compared to a current price of R1.30 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.93, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 11.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.05. Telemasters Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs 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 Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM), the current Quick Ratio is 0.93 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 R1.30 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.10.
GuruFocus considers Telemasters Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TLM:
Quick Ratio: 0.93 (25% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: R1.10 vs. price of R1.30 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#215 of 367)
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 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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