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The historical rank and industry rank for Chinatellite Communications Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601698'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.82 Med: 6.49 Max: 37.04
Current: 8.74
During the past 12 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Chinatellite Communications Co was 37.04%. The lowest was -33.82%. And the median was 6.49%.
SHSE:601698's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 50.55% of 362
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.44
vs SHSE:601698: 8.74
Chinatellite Communications Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Chinatellite Communications Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
SHSE:601698 vs TMUS, VZ, T: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chinatellite Communications Co'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.
Chinatellite Communications Co FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chinatellite Communications Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chinatellite Communications Co'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.
Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) has a FCF Margin % of -10.87% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #179 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Chinatellite Communications Co's current FCF Margin % is -10.87%. Based on the distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #179 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chinatellite Communications Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinatellite Communications Co's FCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #179 out of 362 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Chinatellite Communications Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.44. 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 8.44, based on 362 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. 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 Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chinatellite Communications Co's current FCF Margin % is -10.87%. 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 ¥23.58, compared to a current price of ¥25.59 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -10.87%. Chinatellite Communications Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698), the current FCF Margin % is -10.87% 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 Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinatellite Communications Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥25.59 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥23.58.
GuruFocus considers Chinatellite Communications Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601698:
FCF Margin %: -10.87%
GF Value™: ¥23.58 vs. price of ¥25.59 (8.5% above fair value)
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
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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