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China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
China Unicom (Hong Kong) Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
China Unicom (Hong Kong) Forward PE Ratio 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.
China Unicom (Hong Kong) Forward PE Ratio Chart
China Unicom (Hong Kong) Annual Data
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2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
26.46
30.30
29.59
15.65
15.48
9.82
6.82
7.10
7.89
8.39
8.21
China Unicom (Hong Kong) Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
26.46
19.27
25.97
27.40
30.30
58.14
60.24
25.84
29.59
27.78
31.45
17.01
15.65
22.27
20.45
14.14
15.48
12.92
12.39
11.74
9.82
9.77
9.16
6.82
7.35
7.10
8.31
9.39
7.89
7.54
9.59
8.76
8.39
8.76
8.67
8.48
8.21
8.86
FRA:XCI vs TMUS, VZ, T: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Forward PE Ratio falls into.
China Unicom (Hong Kong) Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.63 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on China Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #40 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Forward PE Ratio too high?
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 9.63. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.20. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s value of 9.63 is 32.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #40 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Unicom (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Forward PE Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #40 out of 210 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places China Unicom (Hong Kong) in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.20. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s value of 9.63 is 32.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.20, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Forward PE Ratio of 9.63 is 32.2% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on China Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 9.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 9.63. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.88, compared to a current price of €0.78 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.63 and 32.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.20. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.63 as of Jul. 26, 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.78 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.88.
Key valuation signals for FRA:XCI:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.63
GF Value™: €0.88 vs. price of €0.78 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#40 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Unicom is the incumbent fixed-line operator in 10 northern Chinese provinces, as well as the third-largest wireless operator nationwide. As of June 2025, it had around 355 million billing wireless customers and over 125 million fixed-line subscribers. China Unicom also has a growing ICT business. We estimate it has the third largest internet data center business in China with 420,000 cabinets and its Cloud Service revenue is also showing strong growth. It has its own 4G network and shares the radio access function with China Telecom for its 5G network.
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