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Telefonica SA ADR (TEF) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Telefonica SA ADR stock (TEF) is currently trading at $3.81. Telefonica SA ADR PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.52. Analyst consensus price target for TEF is $4.16. WallStSmart rates TEF as Underperform.

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TEF

Telefonica SA ADR

NYSECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
$3.81
$0.00 (0.00%)
52W$3.67
$5.48
Target$4.16+9.1%

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Smart Analysis

Telefonica SA ADR (TEF) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, price/sales. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Telefonica SA ADR (TEF) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.4/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.3510/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.5210/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
2660.00%10/10

Earnings per share surging 2660.00% year-over-year

Market CapQuality
$21.49B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Price/BookValuation
1.148/10

Trading at 1.14x book value, attractively priced

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
12.94
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.516
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.531
Undervalued

Telefonica SA ADR (TEF) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 1.2/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-2.31%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-6.60%0/10

Revenue declining -6.60%, a shrinking business

Profit MarginProfitability
-5.01%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Institutional Own.Quality
1.22%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 1.22%

Operating MarginProfitability
13.00%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Telefonica SA ADR (TEF) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.4/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 1.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.35), Price/Sales (0.52), Price/Book (1.14) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 2660.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -6.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -2.31%, Operating Margin at 13.00%, Profit Margin at -5.01%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -2.31% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -6.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Return on Equity, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

TEF Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

TEF's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.52x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 2.8x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 94% below its historical high of 8.61x set in Nov 2007, and -1% above its historical low of 0.52x in Mar 2026.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Telefonica SA ADR (TEF) · COMMUNICATION SERVICESTELECOM SERVICES

The Big Picture

Telefonica SA ADR is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 41.6B with 7% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -5.0% profit margin.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 864M in free cash flow and 2.4B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 7% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -5.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 9.2%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor TELECOM SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Telefonica SA ADR.

Bottom Line

Telefonica SA ADR is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions

Total Buys
0
Total Sells
0

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 8:25:27 AM

About Telefonica SA ADR(TEF)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Industry

TELECOM SERVICES

Country

USA

Telefnica, SA, provides telecommunications services in Europe and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.