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Telecom Argentina SA ADR(TEO)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 5 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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LAST CLOSE
$13.02
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TEO

09/25/2026: TEO (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Telecom Argentina is a significant provider of converged telecommunications and media services in Argentina, including mobile, broadband, and cable TV through its Flow platform. The company is known for its extensive network infrastructure and leading market presence in a challenging economic landscape. Its primary growth story revolves around the continued adoption of integrated digital services and future 5G infrastructure deployment. However, it faces substantial risks from hyperinflation, currency devaluation, and stringent price regulation. The stock may best suit investors comfortable with high volatility and emerging market exposure, while dividend-focused or low-risk investors may find the lack of consistent payouts and macro-risks less appealing.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely driven by domestic market penetration and inflationary pricing rather than pure expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often tracks macro-economic volatility in Argentina rather than sustained momentum signals.
Value investorMixed fitWhile assets are significant, valuation is difficult due to hyperinflation and currency risks.
Dividend investorWeak fitDividend reliability is low given the volatile economic environment and capital expenditure needs.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh exposure to Argentine economic, political, and currency risk makes this unsuitable for low-risk profiles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to macroeconomic news and currency shifts in Argentina.
Valuation riskMedium / highAccounting for inflation makes standard valuation metrics challenging for investors.
Competition risk (Telecom/Mobile)MediumCompetition from global players like América Móvil keeps margins under constant pressure.
Business qualityMediumInfrastructure is strong, but macro environment limits business flexibility.
Dividend incomeLowDividends are not consistent, making this a poor choice for income-focused investors.
Execution riskMediumMaintaining complex infrastructure amidst high inflation requires constant operational focus.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -34.08%
Avg. Invested days 20
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
TEO receives a 3-star rating, supported by available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
TEO has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.2%) and strong revenue growth (+101.3%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-116.8%), soft profitability (net margin -2.0%), very low insider ownership of 0.10%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
TEO's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $601.7B (7.2% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is TEO's strongest growth driver at +101.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+44.2%, strong) is also strong, while earnings growth (-116.8%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 12.9% and approximately 25.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.10%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

SPX Gestao de Recursos Ltda 0.54%
MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.44%
Oaktree Capital Management LLC 0.38%
Redwheel Asset Management LLP 0.30%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.21%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
TEO generates approximately $754 of gross profit, $103 of operating income, and $72 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 24.22%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
TEO has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.76B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.97
1Y Target Price 15.69
Price to earnings Ratio 10.97
1Y Target Price 15.69
Volume (30-day avg) 280.6K shares
Beta 0.33
52 Weeks Range 6.69 - 16.34
Updated Date 09/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.69 - 16.34
Updated Date 09/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.32%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.22

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Personal MobileMobile voice, SMS, and data plans for individuals.This is the primary mobile connectivity revenue driver.
Flow/Cable TVSubscription-based cable and streaming content.This platform provides the entertainment component of the bundle.
Fixed & BroadbandHome internet and fixed line services.Stable revenue base from high-speed home connectivity.
GeographyArgentina.The company operates exclusively within the Argentine economy.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 10.97
Forward PE 5.55
Enterprise Value 9.75B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 9.75B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.65
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.88
Shares Outstanding 125.61M
Shares Floating 32.57M
Shares Outstanding 125.61M
Shares Floating 32.57M
Percent Insiders 0.1
Percent Institutions 12.85

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Telecom Argentina SA ADR

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters -
IPO Launch date 1994-12-09
CEO -
Sector Communication Services
Industry Telecom Services
Full time employees 17289
Full time employees 17289

Telecom Argentina S.A., together with its subsidiaries, provides telecommunications services in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile and the United States. The company offers mobile telecommunications services, including voice communications, high-speed mobile internet content and applications download, online streaming, and other services; and sells mobile communication devices, such as handsets, modems, MiFi and wingles, and smartwatches. It also offers internet connectivity products, including virtual private network services, traditional internet protocol links, and other products; and programming and other cable television services. In addition, the company provides telephone services, including local, domestic, and international long-distance telephone services, as well as public telephone services; and other related supplementary services, such as call waiting, call forwarding, conference calls, caller ID, voice mail, itemized billing, and maintenance services. Further, it offers infrastructure, interconnection, datacenter, internet, value added, and international long-distance services; and data services, including data transmission, virtual private networks, symmetric internet access, national and international signal transport, and videoconferencing services; Personal Pay, a digital wallet service. The company also offers broadcasting, cable television, financial, cybersecurity, ICT services and audiovisual communication, content platform and related services; security solutions and services; closed-circuit and community closed-circuit television, as well as investment and consulting services. The company was formerly known as Cablevisión S.A. and changed its name to Telecom Argentina S.A. in January 2018. Telecom Argentina S.A. was founded in 1979 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.