Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) Short-Term Debt: R2,130 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:TKG Telkom SA SOC Ltd JSE:TKG
73 GF Score
Price R54.33
GF Value R33.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Telkom SOC Short-Term Debt?

Telkom SOC JSE:TKG +1.10% 73 Short-Term Debt is R2,130 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:TKG with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Telkom SOC's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,130 Mil.

Telkom SOC's quarterly Short-Term Debt declined from Mar. 2025 (R2,343 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R1,176 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2025 (R1,176 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R2,130 Mil).

Telkom SOC's annual Short-Term Debt declined from Mar. 2024 (R2,854 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (R2,343 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2025 (R2,343 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R2,130 Mil).

Telkom SOC Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Telkom SOC Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Telkom SOC Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telkom SOC's Short-Term Debt can be seen below:

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Telkom SOC Short-Term Debt Chart

Telkom SOC Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Short-Term Debt
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Telkom SOC Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Short-Term Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,854.00 2,888.00 2,343.00 1,176.00 2,130.00
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of R2,130 Mil mean?
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) has a Short-Term Debt of R2,130 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Telkom SOC's Short-Term Debt too high?
Telkom SOC's current Short-Term Debt is R2,130 Mil. Overall, Telkom SOC has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telkom SOC's Short-Term Debt compare to VZ and TMUS?
Telkom SOC's Short-Term Debt of R2,130 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Short-Term Debt for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Telkom SOC's current Short-Term Debt is R2,130 Mil. 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 R33.58, compared to a current price of R54.33 — trading 61.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is R2,130 Mil. Telkom SOC's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG), the current Short-Term Debt is R2,130 Mil 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 R54.33 is trading 61.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.58. GuruFocus considers Telkom SOC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TKG:

  • Short-Term Debt: R2,130 Mil
  • GF Value™: R33.58 vs. price of R54.33 (61.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs

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 SOC Business Description

Other Exchanges TZL1:Germany
Address 61 Oak Avenue, Telkom Park, Highveld, Centurion, GT, ZAF, 0157
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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