Operating Margin - Telia Company AB (STO:TELIA)

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Price: 38.48 SEK 1.29%

Market Cap: 151.3B SEK

14.7%

Current

Average

9.7%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

14.7%

Operating Profit

12.2B

Revenue

83.4B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country	Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
SE	Telia Company AB STO:TELIA	151.3B SEK	15%
US	AT&T Inc NYSE:T	173.2B USD	19%
US	Verizon Communications Inc NYSE:VZ	172.4B USD	24%
DE	Deutsche Telekom AG XETRA:DTE	132.9B EUR	23%
CN	China Telecom Corp Ltd SSE:601728	607.6B CNY	7%
JP	Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp TSE:9432	12.8T JPY	13%
SG	Singapore Telecommunications Ltd SGX:Z74	74.8B SGD	10%
SA	Saudi Telecom Company SJSC SAU:7010	189B SAR	18%
FR	Orange SA PAR:ORA	36.8B EUR	11%
CH	Swisscom AG SIX:SCMN	29.2B CHF	12%
AU	Telstra Corporation Ltd ASX:TLS	54.7B AUD	17%

Telia Company AB
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Market Cap

151.3B SEK

Industry

Telecommunication

Telia Company AB, a beacon in the nordic and Baltic telecommunications landscape, traces its roots back to Sweden’s formative years, having evolved significantly from its inception. Founded in 1853, Telia has transitioned through transformative eras of technological innovation, embodying resilience and adaptability. As a leading provider of essential communication services, Telia leverages an expansive network infrastructure to connect millions of individuals and businesses across Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. It boasts a robust portfolio that spans mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband, and internet services. Driven by a profound commitment to digital advancements, Telia continuously enhances user experiences, thereby maintaining its competitive edge. Revenue generation at Telia follows a diverse yet interconnected approach. The company’s core earnings derive primarily from subscription-based mobile and fixed broadband services, offering both individual and corporate solutions. By maintaining a widespread and reliable network, Telia ensures a steady flow of recurring revenue from its telecommunications offerings, which is further augmented by supplementary services like IoT solutions and data-centric applications. Additionally, Telia capitalizes on synergistic partnerships and innovative digital strategies, driving growth through adjacent revenue streams such as media and entertainment services. This expansive approach not only cements Telia’s financial foundation but also allows it to stay at the forefront of an ever-evolving digital landscape, ensuring it remains a significant player in the telecommunications sector.

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TELIA Intrinsic Value

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Telia Company AB
STO:TELIA