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TIMB

9/9 Score

TIM S.A.

Analysis Date: February 16, 2026

TIM S.A., a telecommunications company, provides mobile voice and data services, broadband internet access, value-added services, and other telecommunications services and products in Brazil. The company offers services for individuals, as well as corporate solutions for small, medium, and large companies. It also offers fixed-line ultra-broadband and TIM Live services, as well as WTTx technology through Ultrafibra services and IoT solutions. In addition, the company provides digital content and services in its portfolio of packages; sells various mobile handsets and accessories through its dealer network, which includes its own stores, exclusive franchises, and authorized dealers; and offers co-billing services to other telecommunication service providers. As of December 31, 2021, it served a subscriber base of 52.6 million customers. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. TIM S.A. is a subsidiary of TIM Brasil Serviços e Participações S.A.

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 15.9%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 12.9%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 15.6%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 6.1%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: -0.3%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 53.4%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Communication Services

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.65x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 136.6%

Analysis Summary

This looks like a company with a strong ability to generate returns on capital, evident in its high ROE and ROIC. The substantial moat suggests a durable competitive advantage, and with conservative debt levels and a simple business, it appears to pass many of the important tests for a long-term investment. It's encouraging to see consistent growth underpinning these operational strengths, making TIMB a company worth further contemplation.

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