728 Stock Overview
Provides wireline and mobile telecommunications services primarily in the People’s Republic of China. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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China Telecom Corporation Limited Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | HK$4.75 |
| 52 Week High | HK$5.00 |
| 52 Week Low | HK$3.68 |
| Beta | 0.58 |
| 1 Month Change | -2.06% |
| 3 Month Change | 1.28% |
| 1 Year Change | 27.35% |
| 3 Year Change | 61.56% |
| 5 Year Change | 50.32% |
| Change since IPO | 227.59% |
Recent News & Updates
Is China Telecom (HKG:728) A Risky Investment?
Dec 05
China Telecom (HKG:728) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
Nov 15China Telecom Corporation Limited (HKG:728) Half-Year Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Oct 24Getting In Cheap On China Telecom Corporation Limited (HKG:728) Is Unlikely
Oct 04Recent updates
Is China Telecom (HKG:728) A Risky Investment?
Dec 05China Telecom (HKG:728) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
Nov 15China Telecom Corporation Limited (HKG:728) Half-Year Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Oct 24Getting In Cheap On China Telecom Corporation Limited (HKG:728) Is Unlikely
Oct 04Does China Telecom (HKG:728) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Sep 13China Telecom (HKG:728) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At CN¥0.1823
Aug 22There's Reason For Concern Over China Telecom Corporation Limited's (HKG:728) Price
Jun 18Is China Telecom (HKG:728) A Risky Investment?
May 21Return Trends At China Telecom (HKG:728) Aren't Appealing
Apr 17There's Reason For Concern Over China Telecom Corporation Limited's (HKG:728) Price
Mar 14Shareholder Returns
| 728 | HK Telecom | HK Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| 1Y | 27.3% | 28.8% | 23.7% |
Return vs Industry: 728 underperformed the Hong Kong Telecom industry which returned 28.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 728 exceeded the Hong Kong Market which returned 23.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 728 volatility | |
|---|---|
| 728 Average Weekly Movement | 2.4% |
| Telecom Industry Average Movement | 2.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in HK Market | 14.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in HK Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: 728 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Hong Kong market.
Volatility Over Time: 728's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 278,539 | Ruiwen Ke | www.chinatelecom-h.com/en/global/home.php |
China Telecom Corporation Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides wireline and mobile telecommunications services primarily in the People’s Republic of China. It offers wireline voice services, including local wireline telephone services and long-distance wireline services; CDMA mobile voice services, such as local calls, domestic and international long-distance calls, intra-provincial roaming, and inter-provincial and international roaming; wireline Internet access services comprising dial-up, broadband, and wireless Internet access services; and wireline, Internet, and mobile value-added. The company also provides integrated information application services consist of Best Tone information services; and information technology-based integrated solutions, such as system integration, outsourcing, special advisory, information application, knowledge, and software development services.
China Telecom Corporation Limited Fundamentals Summary
| 728 fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | HK$632.62b |
| Earnings (TTM) | HK$34.74b |
| Revenue (TTM) | HK$551.99b |
12.5x
P/E Ratio0.8x
P/S RatioIs 728 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 728 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | CN¥518.71b |
| Cost of Revenue | CN¥369.51b |
| Gross Profit | CN¥149.20b |
| Other Expenses | CN¥116.55b |
| Earnings | CN¥32.64b |
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 30, 2024
Next Earnings Date
Mar 26, 2025
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.36 |
| Gross Margin | 28.76% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.29% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 5.7% |
How did 728 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
5.8%
Current Dividend Yield25%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/01/20 18:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/01/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
China Telecom Corporation Limited is covered by 61 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Jie Liu | Auriga USA LLC |
| Anand Ramachandran | Barclays |
| Alen Lin | BNP Paribas Securities (Asia) |