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Telkom (JSE:TKG)
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Growth - shows a company's growth potential. Green is "high growth" expected; red is "tough times ahead".
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Telkom stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 92 (better than 92% compared with investment alternatives), Telkom (Integrated Telecommunication, South Africa) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Telkom are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 98 (better than 98% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 80) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 37), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 92, is a strong buy recommendation based on Telkom's financial characteristics. As the company Telkom's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 98) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 80), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 37) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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360° Viewnew| Country | South Africa |
| Industry | Integrated Telecommunication |
| Index | Artificial Intelligence, Independent Boards Growth Markets, SDG 12, SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 9, JSE All Shares |
| Size class | Large |
This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.
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Research History: Telkom
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 87 |
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92 |
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99 |
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98 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 43 |
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71 |
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71 |
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80 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 51 |
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31 |
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44 |
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37 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | 28 |
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34 |
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57 |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | 59 |
|
68 |
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86 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 92 (better than 92% compared with investment alternatives), Telkom (Integrated Telecommunication, South Africa) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Telkom are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 98 (better than 98% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 80) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 37), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 92, is a strong buy recommendation based on Telkom's financial characteristics. As the company Telkom's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 98) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 80), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 37) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 87 |
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92 |
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99 |
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98 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 43 |
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71 |
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71 |
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80 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 51 |
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31 |
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44 |
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37 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 69 |
|
80 |
|
94 |
|
92 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Telkom shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Telkom. Price-to-Sales is 95 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 95% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Telkom's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 93% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 95. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Telkom are expected to be higher than for 51% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 51). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 98, is a buy recommendation based on Telkom's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in Telkom based on its detailed value metrics. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 89 |
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97 |
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95 |
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95 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 93 |
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93 |
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91 |
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93 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 86 |
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95 |
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97 |
|
95 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 29 |
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21 |
|
56 |
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51 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 87 |
|
92 |
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99 |
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98 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 80 (better than 80% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Telkom shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Telkom. Profit Growth has a rank of 82 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 82% of its competitors. The same is valid for capital growth and stock returns. Capital Growth has a rank of 67, and Stock Returns has a rank of 84 which means that the stock returns have recently been above 84% of alternative investments. Only revenue growth is low with a Sales Growth has a rank of 26 (74% of its competitors are better). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 80, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The many positive growth indicators indicate a positive growth momentum with only low revenue growth. That can also be attributed to divestments or the sale of unprofitable businesses. If that is the reason, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 23 |
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24 |
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27 |
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26 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 39 |
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81 |
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84 |
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82 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | 35 |
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87 |
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59 |
|
67 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 87 |
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33 |
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77 |
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84 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 43 |
|
71 |
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71 |
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80 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 37 (better than 37% compared with alternatives), the company Telkom has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Telkom is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Telkom and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 60 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 60% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 32, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 68% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 23, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 77% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 37 (worse than 63% compared with alternatives), Telkom has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. This is an indication that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. There is only below-market average liquidity, and a short-term refinancing issue might be around the corner. But in the long-term, the debt levels of Telkom are on the safer side. Investors may have a short-term debt challenge and liquidity issues with Telkom and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 70 |
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62 |
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61 |
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60 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 25 |
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31 |
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34 |
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32 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 54 |
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16 |
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29 |
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23 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 51 |
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31 |
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44 |
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37 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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12 |
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35 |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | 50 |
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97 |
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68 |
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new |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | 25 |
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39 |
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66 |
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new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | 47 |
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17 |
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27 |
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new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | 28 |
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34 |
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57 |
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new |
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