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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. Chinatellite Communications Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chinatellite Communications Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601698'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.32
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chinatellite Communications Co was 0.69. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.30.
SHSE:601698's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 74.74% of 190
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs SHSE:601698: 0.32
During the past 12 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chinatellite Communications Co was 0.32%. The lowest was 0.05%. And the median was 0.16%.
During the past 12 months, Chinatellite Communications Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Chinatellite Communications Co was 24.10% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 3.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) 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.
Chinatellite Communications Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Chinatellite Communications Co Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Chinatellite Communications Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
SHSE:601698 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chinatellite Communications Co'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.
Chinatellite Communications Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chinatellite Communications Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chinatellite Communications Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Chinatellite Communications Co 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.
* 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 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 Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Chinatellite Communications Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #48 out of 190 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Chinatellite Communications Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.69. Based on the distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #48 out of 190 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #48 out of 190 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Chinatellite Communications Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Historically, Chinatellite Communications Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.69 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 0.55, based on 190 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 Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chinatellite Communications Co'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 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698), 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 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ¥23.58 vs. price of ¥25.59 (8.5% above fair value)
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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