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Telkom SOCJSE:TKG -2.20%68 Receivables Turnover is 4.28 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:TKG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Telecommunication Services companies, Telkom SOC ranks better than 62.26% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Telkom SOC's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R22,373 Mil. Telkom SOC's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R5,231 Mil.
Hence, Telkom SOC's Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.28.
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Telkom SOC Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Telkom SOC Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telkom SOC's Receivables Turnover can be seen below:
* 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.
JSE:TKG vs VZ, TMUS, T: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telkom SOC's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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.
Telkom SOC Receivables Turnover vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telkom SOC's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telkom SOC's Receivables Turnover falls into.
* 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.
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) has a Receivables Turnover of 4.28 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #137 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Telkom SOC's Receivables Turnover too high?
Telkom SOC's current Receivables Turnover is 4.28. The Telecommunication Services industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.34. Telkom SOC's value of 4.28 is 32.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #137 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telkom SOC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telkom SOC's Receivables Turnover compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #137 out of 363 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Telkom SOC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.34. Telkom SOC's value of 4.28 is 32.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.34, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telkom SOC's current Receivables Turnover of 4.28 is 32.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telkom SOC's current Receivables Turnover is 4.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telkom SOC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.54, compared to a current price of R54.70 — trading 63.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 4.28 and 32.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.34. Telkom SOC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG), the current Receivables Turnover is 4.28 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 Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telkom SOC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R54.70 is trading 63.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.54.
GuruFocus considers Telkom SOC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TKG:
Receivables Turnover: 4.28
GF Value™: R33.54 vs. price of R54.70 (63.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#137 of 363)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:TKG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telkom SA SOC Ltd provides fixed-line voice and data communications services in South Africa. The company has segments namely: Openserve; Telkom Consumer; BCX; Gyro; and others It derives maximum revenue from Telkom Consumer segment.
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