Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Below Median

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BUE:TECO2 Telecom Argentina SA BUE:TECO2
83 GF Score
Price ARS4,250.00
GF Value ARS3,297.25
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Telecom Argentina Profitability Rank?

Telecom Argentina BUE:TECO2 +0.12% 83 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates BUE:TECO2 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS3,297.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Telecom Argentina has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Telecom Argentina's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.94%. As of today, Telecom Argentina's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Telecom Argentina Profitability Rank Related Terms


BUE:TECO2 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecom Argentina'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.


Telecom Argentina Profitability Rank vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Telecom Argentina's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Telecom Argentina 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.

Telecom Argentina has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Telecom Argentina'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 )
=823750 / 2357686
=34.94 %

* 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

Telecom Argentina has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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 7 mean?
Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Telecom Argentina and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Telecom Argentina's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Telecom Argentina's Profitability Rank too high?
Telecom Argentina's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Telecom Argentina has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom Argentina's Profitability Rank compare to TMUS and VZ?
Telecom Argentina's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Telecom Argentina's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 Telecom Argentina and its competitors. Telecom Argentina's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS3,297.25, compared to a current price of ARS4,250.00 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Telecom Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 10 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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS4,250.00 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS3,297.25. GuruFocus considers Telecom Argentina to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:TECO2:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (30% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: ARS3,297.25 vs. price of ARS4,250.00 (28.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:TECO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Telecom Argentina Business Description

Other Exchanges TCMFF:USATEO:USATEO:Germany
Address General Hornos 690, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1272ACK
Telecom Argentina SA offers its customers quadruple play services, combining mobile telephony services, cable television services, Internet services and fixed telephony services. It also provides other telephone-related services such as international long-distance and wholesale services, data transmission and IT solutions outsourcing and install, operate and develop cable television and data transmission services. The company operates in segments: ICT Services provided in Argentina: Personal Network; ICT Services provided in Argentina - TMA Network; and Other segments..
83GF Score

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