SEHK:728Telecom
China Telecom (SEHK:728) Margins Soften, Reinforcing Debate Over Dividend and Value Narrative
China Telecom (SEHK:728) reported earnings that are forecast to grow at 7.2% per year, while revenue growth is estimated at 3.8% per year. Net profit margins stood at 6.5%, just below last year’s 6.6%. Earnings growth over the past year was a modest 0.1%, marking a sharp slowdown compared to the five-year average of 9.7% annual growth. In this context, investors will be weighing below-average growth expectations and softer margins, but the company’s multi-year track record of stable profits...