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Nigerian (NSE) Telecom Sector Analysis

UpdatedMay 08, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
  • 7D-3.4%
  • 3M-18.4%
  • 1Y103.6%
  • YTD-23.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Telecom industry has remained flat, although notably MTN Nigeria Communications gained 6.4%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 109% in that time.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 08 May 2024₦8.8b₦11.3b-₦381,009,000.005.7x-23.1x0.8x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024₦8.6b₦11.2b-₦302,669,000.006.4x-28.6x0.8x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024₦10.8b₦11.2b-₦302,669,000.006.4x-35.6x1x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024₦6.2t₦2.3t₦238.9b10.7x25.8x2.6x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023₦5.3t₦2.3t₦238.9b5.5x22.1x2.3x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023₦5.0t₦2.3t₦238.9b5.7x20.9x2.1x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023₦5.2t₦2.2t₦308.2b4.8x17x2.3x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023₦5.7t₦2.2t₦308.2b4.5x18.4x2.5x
Fri, 18 Aug 2023₦5.6t₦2.2t₦308.4b4.9x18.1x2.5x
Sun, 16 Jul 2023₦5.4t₦2.1t₦365.1b6.8x14.8x2.5x
Tue, 13 Jun 2023₦5.1t₦2.1t₦364.0b7x14x2.4x
Thu, 11 May 2023₦4.7t₦2.1t₦364.0b5.7x12.8x2.2x
Sat, 08 Apr 2023₦4.9t₦2.0t₦360.5b4.5x13.5x2.4x
Mon, 06 Mar 2023₦5.0t₦2.0t₦360.5b5x13.8x2.5x
Wed, 01 Feb 2023₦4.6t₦1.9t₦347.7b4.8x13.2x2.4x
Fri, 30 Dec 2022₦4.4t₦1.9t₦348.2b3.1x12.5x2.3x
Sun, 27 Nov 2022₦4.3t₦1.9t₦348.2b3x12.3x2.2x
Tue, 25 Oct 2022₦4.0t₦1.8t₦337.8b5.1x11.7x2.2x
Thu, 22 Sep 2022₦4.1t₦1.8t₦337.8b5.1x12x2.2x
Sat, 20 Aug 2022₦4.0t₦1.8t₦338.2b6.2x11.8x2.2x
Mon, 18 Jul 2022₦4.7t₦1.8t₦321.5b4.8x14.6x2.7x
Wed, 15 Jun 2022₦4.9t₦1.8t₦321.5b4x15.2x2.8x
Fri, 13 May 2022₦4.9t₦1.8t₦321.5b4.2x15.2x2.8x
Sun, 10 Apr 2022₦4.2t₦1.7t₦298.2b4.2x14.1x2.5x
Tue, 08 Mar 2022₦4.1t₦1.7t₦299.7b4.5x13.8x2.5x
Thu, 03 Feb 2022₦4.1t₦1.7t₦297.8b3.4x13.9x2.5x
Sat, 01 Jan 2022₦3.7t₦1.6t₦280.1b8.7x13.2x2.3x
Mon, 29 Nov 2021₦3.9t₦1.6t₦280.1b8.5x13.8x2.4x
Wed, 27 Oct 2021₦3.5t₦1.5t₦250.5b14.4x14.2x2.4x
Fri, 24 Sep 2021₦3.6t₦1.5t₦250.5b16.5x14.2x2.4x
Sun, 22 Aug 2021₦3.5t₦1.5t₦250.5b14.8x14x2.3x
Fri, 09 Jul 2021₦3.3t₦1.5t₦250.5b13.2x13.3x2.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.7x


Total Market Cap: ₦3.3tTotal Earnings: ₦225.1bTotal Revenue: ₦1.4tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Nigerian Telecom Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 12.3x202220232024
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Nigerian Communication Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.3x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.80x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Communication Services industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 80% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

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

NG Market1.47%
Telecom-3.40%
Entertainment0%
Interactive Media and Services0%
Telecom Services and Carriers0%
Wireless Telecom0%
Media-3.42%
Industry PE
    Forecasted GrowthThere is insufficient data on the sub-industries of this industry.

    Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

    CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
    MTNN MTN Nigeria Communications₦215.002.4%
    +₦104.8b
    -6.1%PS1.7x
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