China Mobile (HAM:CTM) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:CTM China Mobile Ltd HAM:CTM
76 GF Score
Price €8.46
GF Value €10.34
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is China Mobile Dividend Payout Ratio?

China Mobile HAM:CTM 76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:CTM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.34. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, China Mobile ranks worse than 74.87% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. China Mobile's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of China Mobile Ltd is 0.79, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Mobile's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:CTM' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67   Med: 0.71   Max: 0.78
Current: 0.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of China Mobile was 0.78. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 0.71.

HAM:CTM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
74.87% of 191 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs HAM:CTM: 0.78

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of China Mobile is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of China Mobile was 6.02%. The lowest was 3.06%. And the median was 4.26%.

China Mobile's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.00.

During the past 12 months, China Mobile's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of China Mobile was 6.30% per year. The lowest was 6.30% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

China Mobile (HAM:CTM) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

China Mobile Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

China Mobile Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Mobile's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

China Mobile Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

China Mobile Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.50 0.68 0.71 0.71 0.78

China Mobile Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.00 0.84 2.13 0.00 0.00

HAM:CTM vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Mobile's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Mobile Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Mobile's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Mobile's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


HAM:CTM
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China Mobile Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

China Mobile's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.581/ 0.746
=0.78

China Mobile's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0/ 0.169
=0.00

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on China Mobile and its competitors. Over the past decade, China Mobile's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #143 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is China Mobile's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
China Mobile's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 0.78. Based on the distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #143 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Mobile has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mobile's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #143 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places China Mobile in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Historically, China Mobile's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 0.78 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on China Mobile and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Mobile's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mobile stock overvalued right now?
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.34, compared to a current price of €8.46 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. China Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Mobile (HAM:CTM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 China Mobile (HAM:CTM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mobile stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.46 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.34.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CTM:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: €10.34 vs. price of €8.46 (18.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

China Mobile Business Description

Other Exchanges 00941:Hong Kong600941:China
Address 99 Queen’s Road Central, 60th Floor, The Center, Hong Kong, HKG
China Mobile is not only the largest telecom operator in China by the number of mobile subscribers (1 billion) but also the largest in the world. It has 60% of the total wireless market in China and over 50% of the fixed-line broadband market. The firm has largely rolled out its 5G network, having launched 5G service in late 2019. It is doing some 5G network sharing with China Broadnet at 700 MHz and also resells its 3G/4G/5G network through China Broadnet. Growth is being generated through internet data centers where it has the second-largest network in China and through Cloud Services. The company issued stock on the A-share market in 2022 and completed its first buyback of H-shares.
76GF Score

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