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0728 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$4.90
HK$0.05(1.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$4.90
HK$0.05(1.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$4.24 - HK$6.08
Previous CloseN/A
Volume41.87M
Average Volume (3M)59.86M
Market Cap
HK$632.88B
Enterprise ValueHK$354.10K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$102.61B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$63.40B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.5
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
Oct 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.32
Shares Outstanding13,877,410,000
10 Day Avg. Volume38,131,900
30 Day Avg. Volume59,863,624
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.98
Price to Book (P/B)0.96
Price to Sales (P/S)0.87
P/FCF Ratio8.45
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$6.11Price Target Upside24.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$519.68B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a growing equity base reduce refinancing and solvency risk. This gives China Telecom financial flexibility to sustain network investment and support operations through competitive or regulatory changes.
Strong Cash GenerationSubstantial operating and free cash flow demonstrates the cash-producing strength of the telecom customer base. Positive free cash flow growth also supports continued infrastructure spending and other long-term capital priorities.
Diversified Integrated ServicesA broad mix of connectivity and digital services diversifies revenue across consumers, enterprises and government customers. Bundling and recurring service relationships can strengthen retention while enterprise ICT demand expands the growth runway.
Bears Say
Cooling Revenue GrowthRecent revenue stagnation indicates that mature connectivity markets and competitive pressure are limiting expansion. Without renewed growth from enterprise digital services or higher-value packages, weaker top-line momentum may persist over the next several quarters.
Margin CompressionLower margins suggest rising costs or heavier operating intensity are absorbing part of the benefits from scale. Persistent compression could constrain earnings growth and reduce the funds available for network upgrades and digital-service expansion.
Moderate Cash ConversionAlthough absolute cash generation is strong, only moderate conversion from accounting earnings indicates substantial reinvestment and working-capital needs. This can limit discretionary cash available for dividends, deleveraging or faster strategic investment.
China Telecom News
0728 FAQ
What was China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H’s price range in the past 12 months?
China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H lowest stock price was HK$4.24 and its highest was HK$6.08 in the past 12 months.
What is China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H’s market cap?
China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H’s market cap is HK$632.88B.
When is China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H’s upcoming earnings report date?
China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 23, 2026 which is in 20 days.
How were China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H’s earnings last quarter?
China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H released its earnings results on Aug 20, 2026. The company reported HK$0.152 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of HK$0.114 by HK$0.039.
Is China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H pay dividends?
China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H pays a Semiannually dividend of HK$0.186 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.44%. See more information on China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H dividends here
What is China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H’s EPS estimate?
China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H’s EPS estimate is 0.07.
How many shares outstanding does China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H have?
China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H has 13,877,410,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H’s price movement after its last earnings report?
China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H reported an EPS of HK$0.152 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of HK$0.114. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.11%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:0728
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
China Telecom Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.00%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.12%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
China Telecom Corp Ltd Class H
China Telecom Corporation Limited, along with its various subsidiaries, primarily provides an extensive range of fixed-line and mobile telecommunication services throughout the People's Republic of China. Its offerings include traditional wireline voice communications, encompassing local and long-distance calls, alongside CDMA mobile voice services that cover local, national, and international calls, as well as different roaming capabilities. The company also furnishes wireline internet access, from dial-up to high-speed broadband, and a diverse array of value-added services across its wireline, internet, and mobile platforms. Furthermore, China Telecom delivers integrated information application services, such as its Best Tone platform, and sophisticated information technology-based solutions. These IT services span system integration, outsourcing, specialized consulting, information application, knowledge management, and software development. It additionally offers managed data services, including digital data network, frame relay, and asynchronous transfer mode solutions, tailored for government bodies, major corporations, and institutions, along with leased line services. The company also handles the sale, repair, and maintenance of customer-end equipment. Its operations extend to international telecommunications, cloud-based products and services, e-commerce, music production and associated information, instant messaging, and capital and financial management services. Moreover, China Telecom engages in the sale of telecommunications terminals and related equipment. As of December 31, 2021, the company reported approximately 372 million mobile subscribers, 170 million wireline broadband subscribers, and 107 million active access lines. Established in 2002, China Telecom is headquartered in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, and functions as a subsidiary of China Telecommunications Corporation.
0728 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$6.11
▲(24.74% Upside)






