Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) OCF Yield %: 1.13 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 58% Below Median

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SHSE:601698 China Satellite Communications Co Ltd SHSE:601698
79 GF Score
Price ¥27.42
GF Value ¥19.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chinatellite Communications Co OCF Yield %?

Chinatellite Communications Co SHSE:601698 +1.59% 79 OCF Yield % is 1.13 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601698 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥19.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks worse than 80.93% 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.

As of today, Chinatellite Communications Co's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is ¥1,306 Mil, and Market Cap is ¥115,833 Mil. Therefore, Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Yield % for today is 1.13%.

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

SHSE:601698' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 2.71   Max: 8.57
Current: 1.13


During the past 12 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Chinatellite Communications Co was 8.57%. The lowest was 0.66%. And the median was 2.71%.

SHSE:601698's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
80.93% of 367 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 12.97 vs SHSE:601698: 1.13

Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Chinatellite Communications Co OCF Yield % Explanation

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.


Chinatellite Communications Co OCF Yield % Related Terms


Chinatellite Communications Co OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chinatellite Communications Co'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.

Chinatellite Communications Co OCF Yield % Chart

Chinatellite Communications Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
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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 Yield % 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 0.12 1.28 1.53 1.91 -0.11

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

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chinatellite Communications Co'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.


Chinatellite Communications Co OCF Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Chinatellite Communications Co OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=1366.79 / 150937.27605
=0.91%

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-37.552 * 4 / 139404.705
=-0.11%

* 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 Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of 1.13 mean?
Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) has a OCF Yield % of 1.13 as of Aug. 09, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.66 to 8.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #297 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Chinatellite Communications Co's current OCF Yield % of 1.13 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 8.57. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Yield % is 12.97. Chinatellite Communications Co's value of 1.13 is 91.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #297 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chinatellite Communications Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinatellite Communications Co's OCF Yield % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #297 out of 367 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Chinatellite Communications Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 12.97. Chinatellite Communications Co's value of 1.13 is 91.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Chinatellite Communications Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.66 to 8.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 12.97, 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 OCF Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 12.97, 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. Chinatellite Communications Co's current OCF Yield % of 1.13 is 91.3% 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 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 Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 12.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chinatellite Communications Co's current OCF Yield % is 1.13, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 2.71. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥19.58, compared to a current price of ¥27.42 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 1.13, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 91.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 12.97. Chinatellite Communications Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698), the current OCF Yield % is 1.13 as of Aug. 09, 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 ¥27.42 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥19.58. GuruFocus considers Chinatellite Communications Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601698:

  • OCF Yield %: 1.13 (58% below median its 10-year median of 2.71)
  • GF Value™: ¥19.58 vs. price of ¥27.42 (40% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#297 of 367)

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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