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South African (JSE) Wireless Telecom Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
  • 7D-1.8%
  • 3M-1.5%
  • 1Y19.8%
  • YTD16.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Wireless Telecom industry has remained flat. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 20% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 19% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the South African Wireless Telecom Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 11 Aug 2026R700.7bR409.8bR46.6b14.7x15x1.7x
Thu, 09 Jul 2026R697.5bR409.8bR46.6b13.8x15x1.7x
Sat, 06 Jun 2026R698.5bR409.8bR46.6b14.1x15x1.7x
Mon, 04 May 2026R675.4bR402.5bR44.8b14.5x15.1x1.7x
Wed, 01 Apr 2026R656.5bR402.5bR44.8b14.8x14.7x1.6x
Fri, 27 Feb 2026R703.6bR382.4bR32.1b16.4x21.9x1.8x
Sun, 25 Jan 2026R617.0bR367.0bR26.4b28.9x23.4x1.7x
Tue, 23 Dec 2025R569.2bR367.0bR26.4b26.6x21.6x1.6x
Thu, 20 Nov 2025R582.9bR367.0bR26.4b27.8x22.1x1.6x
Sat, 18 Oct 2025R564.1bR359.0bR24.1b28x23.4x1.6x
Mon, 15 Sep 2025R508.7bR359.0bR24.1b24.4x21.1x1.4x
Wed, 13 Aug 2025R579.3bR340.8bR7.0b16.2x82.7x1.7x
Fri, 11 Jul 2025R530.1bR340.8bR7.0b16.3x75.7x1.6x
Sun, 08 Jun 2025R498.9bR340.8bR7.0b15.9x71.2x1.5x
Tue, 06 May 2025R477.8bR339.9bR5.2b17.9x92.6x1.4x
Thu, 03 Apr 2025R466.0bR339.9bR5.2b16.8x90.4x1.4x
Sat, 01 Mar 2025R441.0bR350.5bR7.3b15.3x60.3x1.3x
Mon, 27 Jan 2025R409.4bR350.5bR7.3b13.9x56x1.2x
Wed, 25 Dec 2024R349.6bR350.5bR7.3b13.3x47.8x1x
Fri, 22 Nov 2024R350.3bR350.5bR7.3b13.7x47.9x1x
Sun, 20 Oct 2024R377.3bR349.8bR8.9b13x42.6x1.1x
Tue, 17 Sep 2024R381.6bR349.8bR8.9b13.2x43.1x1.1x
Thu, 15 Aug 2024R345.7bR371.9bR20.4b24.7x17x0.9x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024R337.9bR371.9bR20.4b23.9x16.6x0.9x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024R321.8bR371.9bR20.4b23.2x15.8x0.9x
Wed, 08 May 2024R348.2bR359.6bR21.5b25.8x16.2x1x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024R369.8bR359.6bR21.5b27.2x17.2x1x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024R334.2bR361.1bR37.9b8.9x8.8x0.9x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024R367.2bR361.1bR37.9b9.8x9.7x1x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023R415.7bR361.1bR37.9b11x11x1.2x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023R390.9bR361.1bR37.9b10.4x10.3x1.1x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023R388.3bR342.0bR37.3b10.5x10.4x1.1x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023R418.5bR342.0bR37.3b11.3x11.2x1.2x
Fri, 18 Aug 2023R453.9bR342.0bR37.3b12.2x12.2x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.2x


Total Market Cap: R453.9bTotal Earnings: R37.3bTotal Revenue: R342.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Wireless Telecom Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 31.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the South African Wireless Telecom industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 15.0x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 31.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Wireless Telecom industry have grown 7.7% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 6.2% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the South African Telecom industry?

ZA Market3.58%
Telecom-1.84%
Wireless Telecom-1.80%
Wireless Telecom Services-1.80%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
No data available

Latest News

VOD
R153.24
Vodacom Group
7D
-4.2%
1Y
10.3%
MTN
R193.20
MTN Group
7D
-5.4%
1Y
12.3%
Narrative Update • Aug 03

MTN: Fintech Execution And Margin Discipline Will Drive Future Repricing

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for MTN Group to ZAR280 from ZAR300, citing updated assumptions on future revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower forward P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on MTN Group highlights how valuation adjustments can still sit within a constructive view of the company.
CCD
R25.99
Cell C Holdings
7D
-1.0%
1Y
n/a