China Telecom (FRA:ZCH) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.06 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:ZCH China Telecom Corp Ltd FRA:ZCH
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What is China Telecom Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

China Telecom FRA:ZCH 86 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.06 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZCH with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.58. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

China Telecom's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.038. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €0.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 29.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of China Telecom was 29.90% per year. The lowest was 29.90% per year. And the median was 29.90% per year.

As of today (2026-09-17), China Telecom's current stock price is €0.53. China Telecom's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.06. China Telecom's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 9.30.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of China Telecom was 158.00. The lowest was 2.28. And the median was 18.91.


China Telecom  (FRA:ZCH) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

China Telecom's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=0.53/0.057
=9.30

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of China Telecom was 158.00. The lowest was 2.28. And the median was 18.91.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


China Telecom Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


China Telecom Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Telecom's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

China Telecom Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

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FRA:ZCH vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Telecom's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


China Telecom Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Telecom's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Telecom's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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China Telecom Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, China Telecom's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.038/116.0564*116.0564
=0.038

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

China Telecom Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201309 0.000 97.332 0.000
201312 0.000 97.624 0.000
201403 0.000 98.600 0.000
201406 0.018 98.200 0.021
201409 0.000 98.900 0.000
201503 0.000 99.900 0.000
201506 0.000 99.500 0.000
201509 0.000 100.500 0.000
201512 0.000 100.600 0.000
201603 0.000 102.200 0.000
201606 0.017 101.400 0.019
201609 0.000 102.400 0.000
201612 0.000 102.600 0.000
201706 0.028 103.100 0.032
201806 0.029 104.900 0.032
201812 -0.005 106.500 -0.005
202003 0.033 112.300 0.034
202012 0.000 111.500 0.000
202103 0.038 112.662 0.039
202106 0.058 111.769 0.060
202109 0.033 112.215 0.034
202112 0.000 113.108 0.000
202203 0.019 114.335 0.019
202206 0.041 114.558 0.042
202209 0.030 115.339 0.030
202212 -0.020 115.116 -0.020
202303 0.022 115.116 0.022
202306 0.034 114.558 0.034
202309 0.019 115.339 0.019
202312 -0.004 114.781 -0.004
202403 0.009 115.227 0.009
202406 0.026 114.781 0.026
202409 0.022 115.785 0.022
202412 0.000 114.893 0.000
202503 -0.004 115.116 -0.004
202506 0.000 114.907 0.000
202509 0.029 115.471 0.029
202512 0.014 115.832 0.014
202603 0.012 116.303 0.012
202606 0.038 116.056 0.038

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.06 mean?
China Telecom (FRA:ZCH) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.06 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on China Telecom and its competitors.
Is China Telecom's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
China Telecom's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.06. Overall, China Telecom has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Telecom's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to VZ and TMUS?
China Telecom's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.06 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on China Telecom and its competitors. China Telecom's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Telecom stock overvalued right now?
China Telecom (FRA:ZCH) has a current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.06. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.58, compared to a current price of €0.53 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.06. China Telecom's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Telecom (FRA:ZCH), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.06 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is China Telecom (FRA:ZCH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Telecom stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.53 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.58.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ZCH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.06
  • GF Value™: €0.58 vs. price of €0.53 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZCH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Telecom Business Description

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Address 31 Jinrong Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100033
China Telecom is the largest fixed-line operator in China, originally covering 21 southern provinces but now operating nationally. It has 201 million broadband customers, and 439 million wireless subscribers, having overtaken China Unicom to become the second-largest wireless operator in China behind China Mobile. The firm is increasing its cross-selling of products and seeing strong growth from industrial digitization services, such as internet data centers and cloud computing. Its internet data center business is already the largest in China and it is expanding overseas.
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