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Telefonica SA ADR (TEF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: TEF (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $5.24
1 Year Target Price $5.24
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 7.9% | Avg. Invested days 57 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 30.28B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.24 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.24 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.6 | 52 Weeks Range 3.77 - 5.72 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.77 - 5.72 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.43% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.16 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -5.67% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.49% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.78% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.29% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 17.01 | Enterprise Value 29491478016 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.73 |
Enterprise Value 29491478016 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.73 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.62 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.13 | Shares Outstanding 5637919744 | Shares Floating 3921623246 |
Shares Outstanding 5637919744 | Shares Floating 3921623246 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.02 | Percent Institutions 1.18 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Telefonica SA ADR
Company Overview
History and Background
Telefu00f3nica, S.A. was founded in Madrid in 1924. It evolved from the National Telephone Company of Spain and has grown to become a major multinational telecommunications company with operations in Europe and Latin America.
Core Business Areas
- Telecommunications Services: Provides fixed and mobile telephony, broadband internet, and digital television services to residential and business customers.
- Business Solutions: Offers IT solutions, cloud services, cybersecurity, and other technology-related services to businesses.
- Infrastructure: Manages and maintains telecommunications infrastructure, including networks and data centers.
Leadership and Structure
The company operates under a board of directors and a management team, with a CEO overseeing day-to-day operations. It is structured geographically and by business segment.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Movistar (Mobile Services): A leading mobile operator in Spain and Latin America, offering voice, data, and value-added services. Competitors include Vodafone, Orange, and Amu00e9rica Mu00f3vil. Market share varies by country, but it generally holds a significant portion in its key markets. Some data show their market share in Spain to be around 27% for Mobile.
- Fiber Optic Broadband: High-speed internet service provided through fiber optic infrastructure, competing with other broadband providers. Market share varies by region, but Telefu00f3nica is a key player in Spain and parts of Latin America. Market share is approximately 42% in Spain.
- Movistar Plus+ (Pay TV): Pay television service offering a variety of channels and on-demand content. Competitors include Netflix, HBO Max, and other streaming services. The Pay-TV market is very fragmented, but their user base is around 3.6 million.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The telecommunications industry is characterized by rapid technological advancements, increasing competition, and evolving customer demands. Key trends include the growth of 5G, the rise of streaming services, and the increasing importance of cybersecurity.
Positioning
Telefu00f3nica SA ADR holds a strong position in the European and Latin American telecommunications markets. Its competitive advantages include its established brand, extensive network infrastructure, and a wide range of services.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global telecommunications market is valued at over $1.5 trillion. Telefu00f3nica is positioned to capture a share of this TAM by providing a range of telecom and digital services to consumers and businesses.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong Brand Recognition
- Extensive Network Infrastructure
- Diversified Service Portfolio
- Presence in Key Markets
Weaknesses
- High Debt Levels
- Complex Organizational Structure
- Exposure to Regulatory Risks
- Slow Growth in Developed Markets
Opportunities
- Expansion into New Markets
- Growth of 5G Technology
- Increasing Demand for Digital Services
- Strategic Partnerships
Threats
- Intense Competition
- Technological Disruption
- Economic Downturns
- Regulatory Changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- VZ
- AMT
- ORAN
- DT
- CMCSA
Competitive Landscape
Telefu00f3nica faces strong competition in all its markets. It competes on price, service quality, and technology.
Major Acquisitions
Gradiant
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 6.3
- Strategic Rationale: Strengthen cybersecurity capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been modest in recent years, facing challenges in mature markets. Data requires specific timeframe, please populate from relevant sources for the most up to date information.
Future Projections: Analysts expect moderate growth driven by digital services and expansion in Latin America. Data requires specific timeframe, please populate from relevant sources for the most up to date information.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on digital transformation, network upgrades, and strategic partnerships.
Summary
Telefu00f3nica SA ADR is a large telecommunications company with a strong presence in Europe and Latin America. It faces challenges related to debt and competition but has opportunities in digital services and 5G. The company is working to improve its financial performance and drive growth through strategic initiatives. Monitor the company's ability to navigate the competitive market to achieve the expected growth. Recent acquisitions and strategic partnerships showcase their will to increase their market share and improve performance.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Financial Reports
- Industry Research Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Market Share Data
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Market data and analyst estimates are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Telefonica SA ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-06-11 | Executive Chairman & CEO Mr. Marc Thomas Murtra Millar | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Telecom Services | Full time employees 92196 | Website https://www.telefonica.com |
Full time employees 92196 | Website https://www.telefonica.com | ||
Telefónica, S.A., together with its subsidiaries, provides telecommunications services in Europe and Latin America. The company offers mobile and related services and products, including mobile voice, value added, mobile data and internet, wholesale, corporate, roaming, fixed wireless, and trunking and paging services; traditional fixed telecommunication services, such as PSTN lines; ISDN accesses; public telephone services; local, domestic, and international long-distance and fixed-to-mobile communications; corporate communications; supplementary value-added services; video telephony; intelligent network; telephony information services; and leases and sells handset equipment. It also provides internet provider service; portal and network, retail and wholesale broadband access, narrowband switched access and other technologies, internet through fibre to the home, very high bit-rate digital subscriber line, and voice over internet protocol services; leased line, virtual private network, fibre optics, web and managed hosting, content delivery and application, security, and outsourcing and consultancy services, including network management or CGP; and desktop, system integration, and professional services. In addition, the company offers wholesale services for telecommunication operators, such as domestic interconnection and international wholesale services; leased lines for other operators; and local loop leasing services, as well as bit stream services, wholesale line rental accesses, and leased ducts for other operators' fiber deployment. Further, it provides video/TV services; smart connectivity and services; financial and other payment, cloud, security, advertising, and big data services; digital products; Aura, an artificial-intelligence ecosystem; Movistar Home device; open gateway; living apps; smart Wi-Fi; NT; Solar 360; and Phoenix, a digital sales platform. Telefónica, S.A. was incorporated in 1924 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
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