China TowerCTOWY 72 OCF Yield % is 40.04 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 26.50. GuruFocus rates CTOWY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, China Tower ranks better than 88.28% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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China Tower OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Tower's OCF Yield % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Tower's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.
China Tower OCF Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Tower's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Tower's OCF 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.
China Tower (CTOWY) has a OCF Yield % of 40.04 as of Jul. 02, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on China Tower and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 26.50. Over the past decade, China Tower's OCF Yield % has ranged from 15.84 to 58.86. According to the industry distribution chart, China Tower ranks #43 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is China Tower's OCF Yield % too high?
China Tower's current OCF Yield % of 40.04 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 26.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.84 to a high of 58.86. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Yield % is 12.65. China Tower's value of 40.04 is 216.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Tower ranks #43 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Tower has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tower's OCF Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Tower ranks #43 out of 367 companies for OCF Yield %. This places China Tower in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 12.65. China Tower's value of 40.04 is 216.5% above this benchmark. Historically, China Tower's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 15.84 to 58.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.50 vs. the industry median of 12.65, China Tower has consistently been above 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 OCF Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 12.65, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Tower's current OCF Yield % of 40.04 is 216.5% above 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on China Tower and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 12.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Tower's current OCF Yield % is 40.04, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 26.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tower (CTOWY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.90, compared to a current price of $14.93 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 40.04, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 26.50 and 216.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 12.65. China Tower's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Tower (CTOWY), the current OCF Yield % is 40.04 as of Jul. 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 China Tower (CTOWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tower stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.93 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.90.
GuruFocus considers China Tower to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CTOWY:
OCF Yield %: 40.04 (51% above median its 10-year median of 26.50)
GF Value™: $14.90 vs. price of $14.93 (0.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 216.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#43 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTOWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Tower Corp Ltd is a telecommunications tower infrastructure service provider. It is principally engaged in the construction, maintenance, and operation of base station ancillary facilities such as telecommunications towers, public network coverage in high-speed railways and subways, and large-scale indoor Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). The Group's various operating divisions are Tower business, DAS business, Smart Tower business, and Energy business. Geographically, the Group derives all of its revenue from Mainland China.
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