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Chinese (SSE) Telecom Sector Analysis
UpdatedAug 23, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies140
- 7D5.8%
- 3M19.9%
- 1Y63.9%
- YTD25.1%
The Telecom industry is up 4.4% in the last week, with China United Network Communications up 9.1%. During this same period, the Shanghai Film underperformed, falling 5.6%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 60%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 29% annually.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the Chinese Telecom Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 23 Aug 2025 | CN¥2.1t | CN¥912.7b | CN¥28.6b | 62.9x | 73.8x | 2.3x |
| Mon, 21 Jul 2025 | CN¥1.9t | CN¥914.1b | CN¥28.3b | 55x | 67.2x | 2.1x |
| Wed, 18 Jun 2025 | CN¥1.8t | CN¥914.1b | CN¥28.3b | 51.9x | 65.2x | 2x |
| Fri, 16 May 2025 | CN¥1.8t | CN¥915.1b | CN¥27.8b | 55.2x | 63.6x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 13 Apr 2025 | CN¥1.7t | CN¥899.7b | CN¥28.8b | 53.8x | 59.3x | 1.9x |
| Tue, 11 Mar 2025 | CN¥1.9t | CN¥899.8b | CN¥36.2b | 59.5x | 52.6x | 2.1x |
| Thu, 06 Feb 2025 | CN¥1.7t | CN¥899.8b | CN¥36.2b | 54.5x | 48.2x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 04 Jan 2025 | CN¥1.6t | CN¥899.7b | CN¥36.2b | 50.6x | 44.6x | 1.8x |
| Mon, 02 Dec 2024 | CN¥1.8t | CN¥899.7b | CN¥36.2b | 53.3x | 50.1x | 2x |
| Wed, 30 Oct 2024 | CN¥1.7t | CN¥904.7b | CN¥38.7b | 47.8x | 43.3x | 1.9x |
| Fri, 27 Sep 2024 | CN¥1.4t | CN¥899.5b | CN¥39.2b | 42.8x | 36.3x | 1.6x |
| Sun, 25 Aug 2024 | CN¥1.3t | CN¥900.2b | CN¥41.2b | 38.9x | 31.2x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 23 Jul 2024 | CN¥1.3t | CN¥897.7b | CN¥42.1b | 39.5x | 31.3x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 20 Jun 2024 | CN¥1.4t | CN¥897.7b | CN¥42.1b | 41.2x | 33.4x | 1.6x |
| Sat, 18 May 2024 | CN¥1.5t | CN¥897.1b | CN¥41.9b | 46.4x | 36.5x | 1.7x |
| Mon, 15 Apr 2024 | CN¥1.6t | CN¥885.7b | CN¥28.2b | 39.4x | 55.2x | 1.8x |
| Wed, 13 Mar 2024 | CN¥1.6t | CN¥880.8b | CN¥30.1b | 43.8x | 54.7x | 1.9x |
| Fri, 09 Feb 2024 | CN¥1.4t | CN¥879.0b | CN¥26.8b | 38.7x | 52.7x | 1.6x |
| Sun, 07 Jan 2024 | CN¥1.6t | CN¥880.9b | CN¥25.8b | 45.9x | 62.1x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 05 Dec 2023 | CN¥1.8t | CN¥880.6b | CN¥25.5b | 52.3x | 69.9x | 2x |
| Thu, 02 Nov 2023 | CN¥1.6t | CN¥874.9b | CN¥23.8b | 44.7x | 67.6x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 30 Sep 2023 | CN¥1.7t | CN¥864.7b | CN¥21.1b | 46.6x | 80.9x | 2x |
| Mon, 28 Aug 2023 | CN¥1.7t | CN¥858.8b | CN¥20.0b | 50.8x | 86.6x | 2x |
| Wed, 26 Jul 2023 | CN¥1.9t | CN¥844.6b | CN¥18.8b | 55.4x | 99.4x | 2.2x |
| Fri, 23 Jun 2023 | CN¥2.0t | CN¥845.5b | CN¥19.3b | 62x | 105x | 2.4x |
| Sun, 21 May 2023 | CN¥1.9t | CN¥848.0b | CN¥20.6b | 56.5x | 91.9x | 2.2x |
| Tue, 18 Apr 2023 | CN¥1.9t | CN¥849.2b | CN¥29.2b | 45.4x | 65.3x | 2.2x |
| Thu, 16 Mar 2023 | CN¥1.6t | CN¥844.7b | CN¥28.6b | 36.4x | 57.5x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 11 Feb 2023 | CN¥1.5t | CN¥837.4b | CN¥27.9b | 38.7x | 55.3x | 1.8x |
| Mon, 09 Jan 2023 | CN¥1.4t | CN¥828.0b | CN¥27.8b | 36.5x | 51x | 1.7x |
| Wed, 07 Dec 2022 | CN¥1.4t | CN¥828.0b | CN¥27.8b | 36.1x | 50.3x | 1.7x |
| Fri, 04 Nov 2022 | CN¥1.2t | CN¥828.4b | CN¥27.8b | 34.3x | 44x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 02 Oct 2022 | CN¥1.2t | CN¥825.3b | CN¥31.7b | 27.9x | 36.5x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 30 Aug 2022 | CN¥1.3t | CN¥834.6b | CN¥36.3b | 32.8x | 36.1x | 1.6x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
36.1x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Chinese Communication Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 72.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 58.5x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Communication Services industry have declined 7.7% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 3.0% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Chinese Telecom sector?
| CN Market | 3.90% | |
| Telecom | 5.75% | |
| Interactive Media and Services | 11.67% | |
| Wireless Telecom | 8.07% | |
| Telecom Services and Carriers | 6.15% | |
| Entertainment | 5.50% | |
| Media | 4.69% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Entertainment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 24.2x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 30.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 7.7% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Interactive Media and Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 69% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 16% per year.
- In contrast, the Wireless Telecom industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 7.8% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600050 China United Network Communications | CN¥5.89 | 9.1% +CN¥15.3b | 23.0% | PE19.9x | |
| 300418 Kunlun Tech | CN¥44.38 | 23.5% +CN¥10.6b | 69.8% | PS9x | |
| 601698 China Satellite Communications | CN¥21.93 | 7.9% +CN¥6.8b | 47.6% | PE222.3x | |
| 300413 Mango Excellent Media | CN¥25.53 | 12.9% +CN¥5.5b | 37.4% | PE37.6x | |
| 002131 Leo Group | CN¥4.84 | 19.8% +CN¥5.2b | 248.2% | PE362.3x |