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The historical rank and industry rank for Chinatellite Communications Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601698'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.33 Med: 17.18 Max: 33.76
Current: 15.01
SHSE:601698's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.94% of 362
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.52
vs SHSE:601698: 15.01
Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Chinatellite Communications Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Chinatellite Communications Co Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chinatellite Communications Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chinatellite Communications Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chinatellite Communications Co's Net 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 Net Margin % of 4.95% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 17.18. Over the past decade, Chinatellite Communications Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 13.33 to 33.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #69 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co's Net Margin % too high?
Chinatellite Communications Co's current Net Margin % of 4.95% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 17.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.33 to a high of 33.76. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.52. Chinatellite Communications Co's value of 4.95% is 10.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #69 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #69 out of 362 companies for Net Margin %. This places Chinatellite Communications Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.52. Chinatellite Communications Co's value of 4.95% is 10.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Chinatellite Communications Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 13.33 to 33.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.18 vs. the industry median of 5.52, Chinatellite Communications Co has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.52, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chinatellite Communications Co's current Net Margin % of 4.95% is 10.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chinatellite Communications Co's current Net Margin % is 4.95%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 17.18. 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 Net Margin % is 4.95%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 17.18 and 10.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.52. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698), the current Net Margin % is 4.95% 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:
Net Margin %: 4.95% (71% below median its 10-year median of 17.18)
GF Value™: ¥23.58 vs. price of ¥25.59 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#69 of 362)
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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