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Indonesian (IDX) Telecom Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 08, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies45
  • 7D0.2%
  • 3M46.9%
  • 1Y65.6%
  • YTD0.7%

In the last week, the Telecom industry is flat overall, with Tower Bersama Infrastructure standing out by going down 10%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 67% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Indonesian Telecom Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 08 Jan 2026Rp1416.3tRp367.0tRp39.1t24.8x36.2x3.9x
Sat, 06 Dec 2025Rp1332.7tRp366.7tRp39.1t23.6x34.1x3.6x
Mon, 03 Nov 2025Rp993.0tRp363.0tRp45.2t22.3x22x2.7x
Wed, 01 Oct 2025Rp938.5tRp363.0tRp46.8t24.4x20x2.6x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025Rp959.7tRp362.8tRp46.9t25.4x20.5x2.6x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025Rp835.8tRp360.8tRp40.7t22.4x20.6x2.3x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025Rp835.0tRp362.4tRp41.9t19.4x19.9x2.3x
Thu, 22 May 2025Rp890.4tRp362.2tRp41.9t21.5x21.3x2.5x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025Rp811.5tRp362.8tRp37.3t21.4x21.8x2.2x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025Rp829.6tRp369.5tRp36.8t20.8x22.5x2.2x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025Rp775.6tRp368.7tRp37.2t20x20.9x2.1x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025Rp837.8tRp367.2tRp38.4t19.1x21.8x2.3x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024Rp867.2tRp366.2tRp38.2t22.2x22.7x2.4x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024Rp925.5tRp366.8tRp40.3t22.8x23x2.5x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024Rp963.8tRp368.0tRp41.8t21.3x23x2.6x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024Rp926.7tRp369.0tRp41.8t19.4x22.2x2.5x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024Rp877.8tRp367.3tRp41.6t20.9x21.1x2.4x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024Rp850.7tRp367.0tRp42.5t22.7x20x2.3x
Fri, 24 May 2024Rp852.2tRp367.0tRp42.3t20.1x20.1x2.3x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024Rp862.9tRp365.5tRp41.2t25.4x21x2.4x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024Rp965.0tRp373.3tRp39.4t25.6x24.5x2.6x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024Rp976.9tRp373.1tRp39.4t23.8x24.8x2.6x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024Rp995.2tRp368.7tRp38.8t27.2x25.6x2.7x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023Rp971.8tRp368.4tRp40.5t26.7x24x2.6x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023Rp908.7tRp368.0tRp41.0t27.3x22.2x2.5x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023Rp957.5tRp368.8tRp41.4t27.8x23.1x2.6x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023Rp968.7tRp368.9tRp41.5t30.6x23.3x2.6x
Tue, 01 Aug 2023Rp939.2tRp364.7tRp43.2t26.7x21.8x2.6x
Thu, 29 Jun 2023Rp958.6tRp364.1tRp44.1t29.3x21.8x2.6x
Sat, 27 May 2023Rp943.5tRp364.3tRp44.6t26.6x21.1x2.6x
Mon, 24 Apr 2023Rp957.0tRp360.1tRp48.3t18.9x19.8x2.7x
Wed, 22 Mar 2023Rp931.7tRp356.7tRp55.7t20.6x16.7x2.6x
Fri, 17 Feb 2023Rp938.7tRp351.9tRp55.9t16.2x16.8x2.7x
Sun, 15 Jan 2023Rp931.6tRp342.1tRp55.8t16.7x16.7x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.7x


Total Market Cap: Rp931.6tTotal Earnings: Rp55.8tTotal Revenue: Rp342.1tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Indonesian Telecom Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Indonesian Communication Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 36.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 22.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.6x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Communication Services industry have declined 11% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.4% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Indonesian Telecom sector?

ID Market3.12%
Telecom0.16%
Media6.22%
Entertainment0.30%
Telecom Services and Carriers-0.60%
Wireless Telecom-0.87%
Interactive Media and Services-4.98%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Entertainment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 111x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 1.8% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Wireless Telecom industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 64% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 17% per year.
  • In contrast, the Telecom Services and Carriers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.5% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
TLKM Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi IndonesiaRp3.54k1.7%
+Rp5.9t		33.6%PE16.1x
EMTK Elang Mahkota TeknologiRp1.16k6.9%
+Rp4.6t		121.0%PE9.5x
EXCL XLSMART Telecom SejahteraRp4.00k6.7%
+Rp4.3t		77.8%PS1.7x
NETV MDTV Media TechnologiesRp195.0025.0%
+Rp1.6t		80.6%PS75.2x
DATA Remala AbadiRp5.13k22.0%
+Rp1.3t		574.3%PE64.6x

Latest News

DATA
Rp5,125.00
Remala Abadi
7D
22.0%
1Y
574.3%
BHIT
Rp46.00
MNC Asia Holding
7D
17.9%
1Y
39.4%
NETV
Rp195.00
MDTV Media Technologies
7D
25.0%
1Y
80.6%
EXCL
Rp4,000.00
XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera
7D
6.7%
1Y
77.8%

EXCL: Higher Margin Outlook And Extra Dividend Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera slightly higher to Rp4,479.92 from Rp4,470.25, citing updated assumptions that combine more moderate revenue growth expectations with higher projected profit margins and a slightly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Management issued earnings guidance for 2025, indicating revenue is expected to move broadly in line with the wider market, with reported growth guided in a 20% to 25% year on year range.
BALI
Rp1,620.00
Bali Towerindo Sentra
7D
-9.0%
1Y
3.2%
MTEL
Rp630.00
Dayamitra Telekomunikasi
7D
-10.0%
1Y
-6.7%
TBIG
Rp2,400.00
Tower Bersama Infrastructure
7D
-10.4%
1Y
15.9%
TLKM
Rp3,540.00
Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia
7D
1.7%
1Y
33.6%

TLKM: Infrastructure Spinoff Execution Risks Will Likely Limit Future Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia from IDR 2,900 to about IDR 3,107, citing improving long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, as well as the potential capital unlock from ongoing infrastructure spinoff and streamlining initiatives. Analyst Commentary Recent rating and target price upgrades highlight growing confidence that the company can monetize its infrastructure assets and sustain mid single digit revenue growth.
EMTK
Rp1,160.00
Elang Mahkota Teknologi
7D
6.9%
1Y
121.0%
TOWR
Rp565.00
Sarana Menara Nusantara
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-16.3%

TOWR: Higher Required Returns Will Still Support A Bullish Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Sarana Menara Nusantara from approximately Rp1,175 to around Rp1,096. They cite a higher required return and slightly softer revenue growth expectations, partly offset by a modestly improved profit margin outlook and a richer projected forward P/E multiple.
SCMA
Rp350.00
Surya Citra Media
7D
3.6%
1Y
117.4%
ISAT
Rp2,150.00
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
7D
-7.3%
1Y
-8.1%

ISAT: Future Returns Will Likely Be Capped By Margin Compression

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison from IDR 1,882.77 to IDR 2,000.00, reflecting slightly stronger revenue growth expectations and a higher anticipated future price to earnings multiple, partly offset by a lower projected profit margin and discount rate. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has increased slightly from IDR 1,882.77 to IDR 2,000.00, implying modest upside versus the previous target.
LINK
Rp3,880.00
Link Net
7D
-4.7%
1Y
228.8%
IPTV
Rp51.00
MNC Vision Networks
7D
-5.6%
1Y
131.8%
MORA
Rp12,100.00
Mora Telematika Indonesia
7D
0.4%
1Y
2,925.0%
IBST
Rp4,950.00
Inti Bangun Sejahtera
7D
-4.8%
1Y
-12.0%