Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) EV-to-EBIT: 173.89 (As of Sep. 22, 2026) — 86% Above Median

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SHSE:601698 China Satellite Communications Co Ltd SHSE:601698
79 GF Score
Price ¥24.00
GF Value ¥25.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chinatellite Communications Co EV-to-EBIT?

Chinatellite Communications Co SHSE:601698 -0.17% 79 EV-to-EBIT is 173.89 as of Sep. 22, 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 93.36. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601698 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥25.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks worse than 96.89% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Chinatellite Communications Co's Enterprise Value is ¥98,998 Mil. Chinatellite Communications Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥569 Mil. Therefore, Chinatellite Communications Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 173.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chinatellite Communications Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601698' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.36   Med: 93.36   Max: 333.43
Current: 173.89

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Chinatellite Communications Co was 333.43. The lowest was 23.36. And the median was 93.36.

SHSE:601698's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
96.89% of 289 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 13.19 vs SHSE:601698: 173.89

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Chinatellite Communications Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥124,185 Mil. Chinatellite Communications Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥569 Mil. Chinatellite Communications Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.46%.


Chinatellite Communications Co  (SHSE:601698) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Chinatellite Communications Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=569.31207536/124185.16785004
=0.46 %

Chinatellite Communications Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥124,185 Mil.
Chinatellite Communications Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥569 Mil.

* 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.


Chinatellite Communications Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Chinatellite Communications Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chinatellite Communications Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Chinatellite Communications Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Chinatellite Communications Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Chinatellite Communications Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 184.85 193.87 224.57 232.96 218.13

SHSE:601698 vs VZ, TMUS, T: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chinatellite Communications Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Chinatellite Communications Co EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chinatellite Communications Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chinatellite Communications Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Chinatellite Communications Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Chinatellite Communications Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=98997.761/569.31207536
=173.89

Chinatellite Communications Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥98,998 Mil.
Chinatellite Communications Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥569 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 173.89 mean?
Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) has a EV-to-EBIT of 173.89 as of Sep. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 93.36. Over the past decade, Chinatellite Communications Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 23.36 to 333.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #280 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Chinatellite Communications Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 173.89 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 93.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.36 to a high of 333.43. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19. Chinatellite Communications Co's value of 173.89 is 1218.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #280 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chinatellite Communications Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinatellite Communications Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #280 out of 289 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Chinatellite Communications Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19. Chinatellite Communications Co's value of 173.89 is 1218.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Chinatellite Communications Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 23.36 to 333.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.36 vs. the industry median of 13.19, Chinatellite Communications Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.19, based on 289 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chinatellite Communications Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 173.89 is 1218.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chinatellite Communications Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 173.89, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 93.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥25.11, compared to a current price of ¥24.00 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 173.89, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 93.36 and 1218.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.19. Chinatellite Communications Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698), the current EV-to-EBIT is 173.89 as of Sep. 22, 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 Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinatellite Communications Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥24.00 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥25.11. GuruFocus considers Chinatellite Communications Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601698:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 173.89 (86% above median its 10-year median of 93.36)
  • GF Value™: ¥25.11 vs. price of ¥24.00 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1218.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#280 of 289)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chinatellite Communications Co Business Description

Address No. 59, Houchangcun Road, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN
China Satellite Communications Co Ltd is engaged in the development and management of communication and broadcasting satellite systems; the design and development of satellite ground application systems and related equipment. It also offers technical consulting, engineering design, engineering contracting services related to the satellite business.
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