Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) Total Operating Expense: R29,447 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:TKG Telkom SA SOC Ltd JSE:TKG
65 GF Score
Price R55.99
GF Value R33.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Telkom SOC Total Operating Expense?

Telkom SOC JSE:TKG -3.28% 65 Total Operating Expense is R29,447 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:TKG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Telkom SOC's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R14,849 Mil. Telkom SOC's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R29,447 Mil.

Telkom SOC Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Telkom SOC Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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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.

Telkom SOC Total Operating Expense Chart

Telkom SOC Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Total Operating Expense
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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
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Telkom SOC Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R29,447 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of R29,447 Mil mean?
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) has a Total Operating Expense of R29,447 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors.
Is Telkom SOC's Total Operating Expense too high?
Telkom SOC's current Total Operating Expense is R29,447 Mil. Overall, Telkom SOC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telkom SOC's Total Operating Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Telkom SOC's Total Operating Expense of R29,447 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 Total Operating Expense for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. Telkom SOC's current Total Operating Expense is R29,447 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 R33.47, compared to a current price of R55.99 — trading 67.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is R29,447 Mil. Telkom SOC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG), the current Total Operating Expense is R29,447 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 R55.99 is trading 67.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.47. GuruFocus considers Telkom SOC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TKG:

  • Total Operating Expense: R29,447 Mil
  • GF Value™: R33.47 vs. price of R55.99 (67.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 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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