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China TowerCTOWY 81 EV-to-FCF is 11.13 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 10.24. GuruFocus rates CTOWY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.94. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 253 Telecommunication Services companies, China Tower ranks better than 73.12% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, China Tower's Enterprise Value is $40,065 Mil.
China Tower's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,598 Mil. Therefore, China Tower's EV-to-FCF for today is 11.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Tower's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CTOWY'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -427.76 Med: 10.24 Max: 30.43
Current: 9.7
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of China Tower was 30.43. The lowest was -427.76. And the median was 10.24.
CTOWY's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 73.12% of 253
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 15.02
vs CTOWY: 9.70
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
China Tower's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Tower's share price for today is $14.93.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Tower's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.109.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
China Tower EV-to-FCF Related Terms
China Tower EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Tower's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Tower's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 Tower EV-to-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Tower's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Tower's EV-to-FCF falls into.
China Tower's current Enterprise Value is $40,065 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Tower's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,598 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.
China Tower (CTOWY) has a EV-to-FCF of 11.13 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Tower and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.24. According to the industry distribution chart, China Tower ranks #68 out of 253 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is China Tower's EV-to-FCF too high?
China Tower's current EV-to-FCF of 11.13 is near median its 10-year median of 10.24. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.02. China Tower's value of 11.13 is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Tower ranks #68 out of 253 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Tower has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tower's EV-to-FCF compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Tower ranks #68 out of 253 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts China Tower in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.02. China Tower's value of 11.13 is 25.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.24 vs. the industry median of 15.02, China Tower has consistently been below 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-FCF for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 15.02, based on 253 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Tower's current EV-to-FCF of 11.13 is 25.9% below 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Tower and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Tower's current EV-to-FCF is 11.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tower stock overvalued right now?
China Tower (CTOWY) has a current EV-to-FCF of 11.13. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.94, compared to a current price of $14.93 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 11.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.24 and 25.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 15.02. China Tower's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Tower (CTOWY), the current EV-to-FCF is 11.13 as of Aug. 17, 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 Tower (CTOWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tower stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.93 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.94.
Key valuation signals for CTOWY:
EV-to-FCF: 11.13 (near median its 10-year median of 10.24)
GF Value™: $17.94 vs. price of $14.93 (16.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#68 of 253)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTOWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Tower Corp Ltd is a telecommunications tower infrastructure service provider. It is principally engaged in the construction, maintenance, and operation of base station ancillary facilities such as telecommunications towers, public network coverage in high-speed railways and subways, and large-scale indoor Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). The Group's various operating divisions are Tower business, DAS business, Smart Tower business, and Energy business. Geographically, the Group derives all of its revenue from Mainland China.
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