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Chinatellite Communications CoSHSE:601698 +2.77%78 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03% as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601698 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥24.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Telecommunication Services companies, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks better than 54.73% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Chinatellite Communications Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.03%.
Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
* 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
SHSE:601698 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chinatellite Communications Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chinatellite Communications Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chinatellite Communications Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.03% mean?
Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.03% as of Aug. 02, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #158 out of 349 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Chinatellite Communications Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.03% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Based on the distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #158 out of 349 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chinatellite Communications Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinatellite Communications Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #158 out of 349 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Chinatellite Communications Co in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. Chinatellite Communications Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. 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 ¥24.07, compared to a current price of ¥25.22 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Chinatellite Communications Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.03% as of Aug. 02, 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 ¥25.22 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥24.07.
GuruFocus considers Chinatellite Communications Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601698:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.03% (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: ¥24.07 vs. price of ¥25.22 (4.8% 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.
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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