Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) Tax Rate %: 27.00% (As of Dec. 2025)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

JSE:TLM Telemasters Holdings Ltd JSE:TLM
64 GF Score
Price R1.15
GF Value R1.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Telemasters Holdings Tax Rate %?

Telemasters Holdings JSE:TLM 64 Tax Rate % is 27.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:TLM with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Telemasters Holdings's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.38 Mil. Telemasters Holdings's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1.39 Mil. Therefore, Telemasters Holdings's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 27.00%.

Telemasters Holdings Tax Rate % Related Terms

Telemasters Holdings Tax Rate % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Telemasters Holdings's Tax Rate % 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.

Telemasters Holdings Tax Rate % Chart

Telemasters Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Tax Rate %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 30.03 26.64 41.16 -3.10 44.57

Telemasters Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Tax Rate % 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 20.72 53.33 27.08 -3.90 27.00
JSE:TLM
64GF Score
Telemasters Holdings Ltd JSE:TLM
Tax Rate % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Telemasters Holdings Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Telemasters Holdings's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.119/0.267
=44.57 %

Telemasters Holdings's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.375/1.389
=27.00 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 27.00% mean?
Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) has a Tax Rate % of 27.00% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Telemasters Holdings' Tax Rate % too high?
Telemasters Holdings' current Tax Rate % is 27.00%. Overall, Telemasters Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telemasters Holdings' Tax Rate % compare to TMUS and VZ?
Telemasters Holdings' Tax Rate % of 27.00% 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 Tax Rate % for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Telemasters Holdings's current Tax Rate % is 27.00%. 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 R1.15 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 27.00%. Telemasters Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM), the current Tax Rate % is 27.00% 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 overvalued. The current stock price of R1.15 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.10. GuruFocus considers Telemasters Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TLM:

  • Tax Rate %: 27.00%
  • GF Value™: R1.10 vs. price of R1.15 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 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.
64GF Score

Get the complete analysis for JSE:TLM

Tax Rate % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

R1.15
Price
R1.10
GF Value