China Mobile (HAM:CTM) Interest Expense: €-394 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:CTM China Mobile Ltd HAM:CTM
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What is China Mobile Interest Expense?

China Mobile HAM:CTM 76 Interest Expense is €-394 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:CTM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.27. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. China Mobile's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -111 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-394 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. China Mobile's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 3,636 Mil. China Mobile's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -111 Mil. China Mobile's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.81. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

China Mobile  (HAM:CTM) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

China Mobile's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-111 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,636 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7,149 Mil.

China Mobile's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3636.411/-110.822
=32.81

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

China Mobile Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Mobile's Interest Expense 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.

China Mobile Interest Expense Chart

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China Mobile Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-394 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-394 Mil mean?
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a Interest Expense of €-394 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on China Mobile and its competitors.
Is China Mobile's Interest Expense too high?
China Mobile's current Interest Expense is €-394 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
China Mobile's Interest Expense of €-394 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on China Mobile and its competitors. China Mobile's current Interest Expense is €-394 Mil. 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 Interest Expense of €-394 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.27, compared to a current price of €8.46 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-394 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Mobile (HAM:CTM), the current Interest Expense is €-394 Mil 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 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.27.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CTM:

  • Interest Expense: €-394 Mil
  • GF Value™: €10.27 vs. price of €8.46 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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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