0728:HK:HK-China Telecom (HKD)

COMMON STOCK | Telecom Services |

Last Closing

USD 4.31

Change

-0.23 (-5.07)%

Market Cap

USD 601.65B

Volume

0.26B

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

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. In addition, it offers managed data services that include digital data network, frame relay, and asynchronous transfer mode services for government agencies, large corporations, and institutions; and leased line services, as well as sells, repairs, and maintains customer-end equipment. Further, the company provides international telecommunications services; cloud products and services; and e-commerce, music production and related information, instant messenger, capital and consulting, and financial management services, as well as sells telecommunications terminals and equipment. The company was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Beijing, China. China Telecom Corporation Limited operates as a subsidiary of China Telecom Group Co., Ltd.

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Largest Industry Peers for Telecom Services

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ETFs Containing 0728:HK

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 15.24% 71% C- 78% C+
Dividend Return 7.52% 50% F 76% C+
Total Return 22.76% 71% C- 81% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 9.95% 59% D- 73% C
Dividend Return 7.17% 42% F 70% C-
Total Return 17.12% 59% D- 76% C+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 21.75% 87% B+ 80% B-
Dividend Return 31.34% 67% D+ 81% B-
Total Return 53.09% 93% A 82% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 12.21% 88% B+ 76% C+
Dividend Return 19.18% 88% B+ 79% B-
Total Return 6.97% 67% D+ 88% B+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 21.93% 47% F 67% D+
Risk Adjusted Return 87.48% 100% F 98% N/A
Market Capitalization 601.65B 94% A 99% N/A

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.