Botswana Telecommunications (BOT:BTCL) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 300% Above Median

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BOT:BTCL Botswana Telecommunications Corp Ltd BOT:BTCL
61 GF Score
Price BWP1.46
GF Value BWP1.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Botswana Telecommunications Profitability Rank?

Botswana Telecommunications BOT:BTCL 61 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates BOT:BTCL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of BWP1.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Botswana Telecommunications has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Botswana Telecommunications's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.76%. As of today, Botswana Telecommunications's Piotroski F-Score is 9999.


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BOT:BTCL vs : Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Botswana Telecommunications's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Botswana Telecommunications Profitability Rank vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Botswana Telecommunications's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Botswana Telecommunications's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Botswana Telecommunications Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Botswana Telecommunications has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Botswana Telecommunications's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=112.892 / 673.48
=16.76 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Botswana Telecommunications has an F-score of 9999. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
Botswana Telecommunications (BOT:BTCL) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Botswana Telecommunications and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Botswana Telecommunications' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Botswana Telecommunications' Profitability Rank too high?
Botswana Telecommunications' current Profitability Rank of 4 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Botswana Telecommunications has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Botswana Telecommunications' Profitability Rank compare to ?
Botswana Telecommunications' Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Botswana Telecommunications' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Botswana Telecommunications and its competitors. Botswana Telecommunications's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Botswana Telecommunications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Botswana Telecommunications (BOT:BTCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BWP1.08, compared to a current price of BWP1.46 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Botswana Telecommunications' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Botswana Telecommunications (BOT:BTCL), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 Botswana Telecommunications (BOT:BTCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Botswana Telecommunications stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BWP1.46 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of BWP1.08. GuruFocus considers Botswana Telecommunications to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOT:BTCL:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (300% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: BWP1.08 vs. price of BWP1.46 (35.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOT:BTCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Botswana Telecommunications Business Description

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Address Plot 50350, Megaleng House, Khama Crescent, P.O. Box 700, Gaborone, BWA
Botswana Telecommunications Corp Ltd is a Botswana- based telecommunication company. The company is a converged telecommunications operator offering Fixed (voice and data), Mobile (voice and data) and Digital Solutions to consumers, enterprises and other licensed service providers.
61GF Score

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