China MobileHAM:CTM 76 FCF Margin % is 15.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 9.31. GuruFocus rates HAM:CTM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.31. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, China Mobile ranks better than 59.13% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. China Mobile's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,152 Mil. China Mobile's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33,445 Mil. Therefore, China Mobile's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Mobile's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:CTM'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49 Med: 9.31 Max: 15.35
Current: 11.63
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of China Mobile was 15.35%. The lowest was 1.49%. And the median was 9.31%.
HAM:CTM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 59.13% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.25
vs HAM:CTM: 11.63
China Mobile FCF Margin % Related Terms
China Mobile FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Mobile's FCF Margin % 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 Mobile's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 Mobile FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Mobile's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Mobile's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a FCF Margin % of 15.40% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Mobile and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 9.31. Over the past decade, China Mobile's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.49 to 15.35. According to the industry distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #150 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is China Mobile's FCF Margin % too high?
China Mobile's current FCF Margin % of 15.40% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 9.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 15.35. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. China Mobile's value of 15.40% is 86.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #150 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Mobile has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mobile's FCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #150 out of 367 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts China Mobile in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. China Mobile's value of 15.40% is 86.7% above this benchmark. Historically, China Mobile's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.49 to 15.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.31 vs. the industry median of 8.25, China Mobile 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 FCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.25, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Mobile's current FCF Margin % of 15.40% is 86.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Mobile and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Mobile's current FCF Margin % is 15.40%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 9.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mobile stock overvalued right now?
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a current FCF Margin % of 15.40%. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.31, compared to a current price of €8.46 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 15.40%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 9.31 and 86.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.25. China Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Mobile (HAM:CTM), the current FCF Margin % is 15.40% as of Mar. 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 Mobile (HAM:CTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mobile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.46 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.31.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CTM:
FCF Margin %: 15.40% (65% above median its 10-year median of 9.31)
GF Value™: €10.31 vs. price of €8.46 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#150 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Mobile is not only the largest telecom operator in China by the number of mobile subscribers (1 billion) but also the largest in the world. It has 60% of the total wireless market in China and over 50% of the fixed-line broadband market. The firm has largely rolled out its 5G network, having launched 5G service in late 2019. It is doing some 5G network sharing with China Broadnet at 700 MHz and also resells its 3G/4G/5G network through China Broadnet. Growth is being generated through internet data centers where it has the second-largest network in China and through Cloud Services. The company issued stock on the A-share market in 2022 and completed its first buyback of H-shares.
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