Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of . 20) — 83% Below Median

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What is Telekom Networks Malawi Profitability Rank?

Telekom Networks Malawi MSW:TNM -0.11% 25 Profitability Rank is 1 as of . 20, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates MSW:TNM with a GF Score™ of 25/100.

Telekom Networks Malawi has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Telekom Networks Malawi's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 was %. As of today, Telekom Networks Malawi's Piotroski F-Score is 9999.


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MSW:TNM vs : Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telekom Networks Malawi'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.


Telekom Networks Malawi Profitability Rank vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Telekom Networks Malawi's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Telekom Networks Malawi 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.

Telekom Networks Malawi has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Telekom Networks Malawi's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: . 20 ) / Revenue (Q: . 20 )
= /
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* 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

Telekom Networks Malawi 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 1 mean?
Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of . 20. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Telekom Networks Malawi and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Telekom Networks Malawi's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is Telekom Networks Malawi's Profitability Rank too high?
Telekom Networks Malawi's current Profitability Rank of 1 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Telekom Networks Malawi has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Networks Malawi's Profitability Rank compare to ?
Telekom Networks Malawi's Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Telekom Networks Malawi's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00 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 Telekom Networks Malawi and its competitors. Telekom Networks Malawi's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telekom Networks Malawi stock overvalued right now?
Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM) has a current Profitability Rank of 1. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Telekom Networks Malawi's overall GF Score™ is 25/100. 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 Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM), the current Profitability Rank is 1 as of . 20. 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.

Telekom Networks Malawi Business Description

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Address Glyn Jones Road, P O Box 3039, 5th Floor, Livingstone Towers, Blantyre, MWI
Telekom Networks Malawi PLC is engaged in the provision of telecommunications services, offering communication products and related services to customers. The company operates through two reportable segments: Telecommunications and Mobile Money. The Telecommunications segment provides a wide range of communication products and services, while the Mobile Money segment offers services such as money transfers, cash withdrawals and deposits, bill payments, and merchant payments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Telecommunications segment.
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