Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Dec. 2025) — 20% Below Median

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JSE:TLM Telemasters Holdings Ltd JSE:TLM
69 GF Score
Price R1.00
GF Value R1.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Telemasters Holdings Profitability Rank?

Telemasters Holdings JSE:TLM 69 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:TLM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Telemasters Holdings 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.

Telemasters Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.82%. As of today, Telemasters Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Telemasters Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


JSE:TLM vs VZ, TMUS, T: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telemasters Holdings'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.


Telemasters Holdings Profitability Rank vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Telemasters Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Telemasters Holdings 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.

Telemasters Holdings 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.

Telemasters Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1.743 / 36.172
=4.82 %

* 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

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Telemasters Holdings has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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?
Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Telemasters Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Telemasters Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Telemasters Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Telemasters Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telemasters Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to VZ and TMUS?
Telemasters Holdings' Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Telemasters Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 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 Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. Telemasters Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.10, compared to a current price of R1.00 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Telemasters Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 undervalued. The current stock price of R1.00 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.10. GuruFocus considers Telemasters Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TLM:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: R1.10 vs. price of R1.00 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 74 Waterfall Drive, Waterfall Corporate Campus, Building 5, First Floor, Waterfall City, ZAF, 1685
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.
69GF Score

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