Telecom Plus (CHIX:TEPL) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:TEPL Telecom Plus PLC CHIX:TEPL
71 GF Score
Price £8.48
GF Value £16.67
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Telecom Plus Profitability Rank?

Telecom Plus CHIX:TEPL +0.47% 71 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TEPL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £16.67 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Telecom Plus has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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 Plus's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.82%. As of today, Telecom Plus's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Telecom Plus Profitability Rank Related Terms


CHIX:TEPL vs SRE, AES: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Telecom Plus'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 Plus Profitability Rank vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Telecom Plus's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


CHIX:TEPL
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Telecom Plus 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 Plus has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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 Plus'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 )
=117.55 / 1196.572
=9.82 %

* 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 Plus has an F-score of 4 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.

Good Sign:

Telecom Plus PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Telecom Plus (CHIX:TEPL) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Telecom Plus and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Telecom Plus' Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 8.00.
Is Telecom Plus' Profitability Rank too high?
Telecom Plus' current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Telecom Plus has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom Plus' Profitability Rank compare to SRE and AES?
Telecom Plus' Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Telecom Plus' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 8.00 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Plus and its competitors. Telecom Plus's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom Plus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Plus (CHIX:TEPL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £16.67, compared to a current price of £8.48 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Telecom Plus' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Plus (CHIX:TEPL), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 Plus (CHIX:TEPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Plus stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £8.48 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £16.67. GuruFocus considers Telecom Plus to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:TEPL:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: £16.67 vs. price of £8.48 (49.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Telecom Plus Business Description

Other Exchanges TEP:UKT8T:Germany
Address 508 Edgware Road, The Hyde, Network HQ, London, GBR, NW9 5AB
Telecom Plus PLC is a UK Based telecommunications and utilities company that provides mobile services, fixed-line services, Internet services, and gas and electricity services. The company generates maximum revenue from Electricity services. Its main income streams from the provision of fixed-line telephony, broadband, mobile telephony, gas and electricity services, and transactions.
71GF Score

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