China Tower Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
China Tower has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 11.5%, while the Telecom industry saw earnings growing at 0.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.8% per year. China Tower's return on equity is 6.1%, and it has net margins of 12.5%.
Key information
11.48%
Earnings growth rate
11.69%
EPS growth rate
| Telecom Industry Growth | 7.49% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.76% |
| Return on equity | 6.06% |
| Net Margin | 12.49% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 14
788: Dividend Strength And Edge Upgrades Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for China Tower, cutting the implied price target from HK$13.14 to HK$8.10 as they factor in a slower ramp up of AI token penetration, softer 5G base station deployment and higher value added tax rates. What's in the News China Tower joined the GSMA as a new member, adding what GSMA describes as the world's largest telecommunications tower company to its global ecosystem, according to GSMA.
Narrative Update • Jun 30
788: AI Infrastructure Progress And Dividend Policy Will Balance Tax Headwinds
Analysts have cut their fair value estimate for China Tower from about HK$11.46 to around HK$8.77, citing a lower future P/E assumption of roughly 10x versus 13x and concerns that slower AI token ramp-up, softer 5G base station deployment, and higher value-added tax rates could weigh on the outlook. What’s in the News for China Tower China Tower joined the GSMA as a new member at MWC Shanghai, bringing what GSMA describes as the world’s largest telecommunications tower company into its global ecosystem.Narrative Update • Jun 16
788: Higher Margins And Dividend Policy Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for China Tower from about HK$12.11 to around HK$11.46, reflecting updated assumptions for slower revenue growth, higher profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for China Tower China Tower has called a special and extraordinary shareholders meeting for June 16, 2026, in Beijing to consider appointing Yin Wenkai as an executive director, authorizing a director to sign his service contract, setting his remuneration, and addressing other related matters.Narrative Update • Jun 02
788: Dividend Outlook And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their HK$ price target on China Tower, reflecting slightly lower assumptions for fair value, revenue growth and profit margins. This is partly offset by a higher future P/E multiple and a modestly reduced discount rate.Analysis Article • Feb 11
Investors Interested In China Tower Corporation Limited's (HKG:788) Earnings
China Tower Corporation Limited's ( HKG:788 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.3x might make it look like a...Narrative Update • Feb 05
788: Battery Recycling Partnership Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on China Tower higher, reflecting a modestly richer fair value estimate and slightly adjusted assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E expectations. What's in the News China Tower entered a cooperation agreement with China Carbon Neutral Development Group and China Renewable Resources Development Group to work together on lithium battery recycling and carbon neutrality projects, using each party's resources, technology and market reach to build a circular economy ecosystem for lithium batteries (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 22
788: Battery Recycling Push And Governance Reforms Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have increased their price target for China Tower to US$13.19 from US$13.13, citing slightly updated assumptions around the discount rate, long-term revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News China Tower entered a cooperation agreement with China Carbon Neutral Development Group and China Renewable Resources Development Group to work together on lithium battery recycling and circular economy projects under China's carbon neutrality objectives (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Jan 08
788: Battery Recycling Partnership Will Drive Long Term Carbon Neutrality Opportunity
Analysts have lowered their price target on China Tower to about $14.12 from roughly $16.17, citing updated assumptions that reflect a slightly higher discount rate, more conservative revenue growth and profit margin forecasts, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News China Tower entered a cooperation agreement with China Carbon Neutral Development Group and China Renewable Resources Development Group to build a nationwide lithium battery recycling and circular economy ecosystem aligned with China's "carbon peaking and carbon neutrality" goals (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 04
China Tower (HKG:788) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Dec 17
Here's Why We Think China Tower (HKG:788) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Narrative Update • Dec 14
788: Governance Reforms And Higher Multiple Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on China Tower from approximately $10.09 to $12.11 per share, citing a higher assumed future price to earnings multiple that more than offsets modestly lower forecasts for revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News China Tower has scheduled a special and extraordinary shareholders meeting for December 23, 2025 at 14:30 China Standard Time in Beijing to consider major corporate governance changes (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 30
788: Board Structure Changes And Margin Outlook Will Shape Future Returns
China Tower’s analyst price target was slightly reduced from ¥13.36 to ¥13.13, as analysts cited marginally softer profit margin and revenue growth expectations. What's in the News Proposed amendments to China Tower's Articles of Association and Rules of Procedure, including the abolishment of the Supervisory Committee.Narrative Update • Nov 16
788: Improving Profitability And Lower P E Ratio Will Drive Gains
Narrative Update: Analyst Price Target Adjustment for China Tower Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value estimate for China Tower from RMB13.45 to RMB13.36. This change is due to adjustments in the discount rate and updated expectations for revenue growth and profit margin.Analysis Article • Oct 14
China Tower Corporation Limited's (HKG:788) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
When close to half the companies in Hong Kong have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 12x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Sep 29
Does China Tower (HKG:788) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Analysis Article • Aug 26
Returns On Capital At China Tower (HKG:788) Have Stalled
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Aug 07
Does China Tower (HKG:788) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
New Narrative • Mar 23
Expanding Two Wings And Smart Tower Businesses Will Improve Future Operational Efficiency
Expansion into Two Wings business and Smart Tower growth indicates strategic diversification to drive future revenue beyond core offerings.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How China Tower makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 100,786 | 12,590 | 7,533 | 1 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 100,411 | 11,630 | 6,970 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 99,639 | 11,285 | 11,963 | 57 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 99,126 | 11,156 | 5,906 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 98,569 | 10,969 | 6,340 | 19 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 97,772 | 10,729 | 6,286 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 96,310 | 10,556 | 6,168 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 95,795 | 10,239 | 6,586 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 94,784 | 10,028 | 6,359 | -5 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 94,009 | 9,750 | 6,168 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 93,638 | 9,735 | 7,162 | 15 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 93,152 | 9,404 | 6,558 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 92,736 | 9,114 | 6,450 | 5 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 92,170 | 8,787 | 6,459 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 90,679 | 8,472 | 6,385 | -6 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 89,391 | 8,096 | 5,828 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 88,067 | 7,815 | 5,881 | -4 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 86,585 | 7,329 | 5,620 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 85,467 | 7,120 | 5,145 | 9 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 83,978 | 6,907 | 6,789 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 82,559 | 6,669 | 5,002 | 6 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 81,099 | 6,428 | 4,966 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 79,607 | 5,913 | 490 | 16 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 78,242 | 5,652 | 227 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 77,221 | 5,390 | -620 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 76,428 | 5,222 | 193 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 75,218 | 4,562 | 10,250 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 74,464 | 3,988 | 6,839 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 73,472 | 3,554 | 13,381 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 71,819 | 2,650 | 12,196 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 71,756 | 2,223 | 15,954 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 70,728 | 2,033 | 11,746 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 69,460 | 1,839 | 12,058 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 68,665 | 1,943 | 11,336 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 55,997 | 76 | 2,352 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 8,802 | -3,595 | 2,234 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: 788 has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: 788's current net profit margins (12.5%) are higher than last year (11.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: 788's earnings have grown by 11.5% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: 788's earnings growth over the past year (14.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (11.5% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: 788 earnings growth over the past year (14.8%) exceeded the Telecom industry 1.1%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: 788's Return on Equity (6.1%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/22 09:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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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Analyst Sources
China Tower Corporation Limited is covered by 27 analysts. 9 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 |
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| Chris Lane | Bernstein |
| Wai Kit Chu | BofA Global Research |
| Shuyun Che | China International Capital Corporation Limited |