Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) OCF Margin %: -6.92% (As of Mar. 2026)


SHSE:601698 China Satellite Communications Co Ltd SHSE:601698
76 GF Score
Price ¥28.03
GF Value ¥22.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chinatellite Communications Co OCF Margin %?

Chinatellite Communications Co SHSE:601698 -3.21% 76 OCF Margin % is -6.92% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601698 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥22.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks better than 91.83% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Chinatellite Communications Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-38 Mil. Chinatellite Communications Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥542 Mil. Therefore, Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.92%.

As of today, Chinatellite Communications Co's current OCF Yield % is 1.10%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601698' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.68   Med: 71.87   Max: 86.14
Current: 49.29


During the past 12 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Chinatellite Communications Co was 86.14%. The lowest was 51.68%. And the median was 71.87%.

SHSE:601698's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
91.83% of 367 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 22.44 vs SHSE:601698: 49.29


Chinatellite Communications Co OCF Margin % Related Terms


Chinatellite Communications Co OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Margin % 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.

Chinatellite Communications Co OCF Margin % Chart

Chinatellite Communications Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Chinatellite Communications Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.39 40.72 54.65 90.87 -6.92

SHSE:601698 vs TMUS, VZ, T: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Chinatellite Communications Co OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1366.79/2644.782
=51.68 %

Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-37.552/542.414
=-6.92 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -6.92% mean?
Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) has a OCF Margin % of -6.92% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 51.68 to 86.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #30 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Chinatellite Communications Co's current OCF Margin % is -6.92%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.68 to a high of 86.14. Based on the distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #30 out of 367 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 Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #30 out of 367 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Chinatellite Communications Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 22.44. Historically, Chinatellite Communications Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 51.68 to 86.14 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 22.44, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 22.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chinatellite Communications Co's current OCF Margin % is -6.92%. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥22.78, compared to a current price of ¥28.03 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -6.92%. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698), the current OCF Margin % is -6.92% 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 ¥28.03 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥22.78. GuruFocus considers Chinatellite Communications Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601698:

  • OCF Margin %: -6.92%
  • GF Value™: ¥22.78 vs. price of ¥28.03 (23% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Address No. 59, Houchangcun Road, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN
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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