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What is China United Network Communications PE Ratio (TTM)?
China United Network CommunicationsSHSE:600050 +1.43%72 PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.42 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 22.93. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600050 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Telecommunication Services companies, China United Network Communications ranks better than 52.16% on this metric.
SHSE:600050'
s PE Ratio (TTM) Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.58 Med: 22.93 Max: 1111.43
Current: 15.42
During the past 13 years, the highest PE Ratio (TTM) of China United Network Communications was 1111.43. The lowest was 13.58. And the median was 22.93.
SHSE:600050's PE Ratio (TTM) is ranked better than 52.16% of 255
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 16.16
vs SHSE:600050: 15.42
During the past 13 years, China United Network Communications's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 188.40% per year. The lowest was -72.30% per year. And the median was 5.70% per year.
China United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) PE Ratio (TTM) Explanation
The PE Ratio (TTM) can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio (TTM) is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio (TTM) is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio (TTM), the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio (TTM) becomes meaningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio (TTM) divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio (TTM) equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 10.
Because the PE Ratio (TTM) measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio (TTM) can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio (TTM) can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratio (TTM)s are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio (TTM) is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio .
PE Ratio (TTM) can also be affected by non-recurring-items such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio (TTM).
China United Network Communications PE Ratio (TTM) Related Terms
China United Network Communications PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
China United Network Communications PE Ratio (TTM) Chart
SHSE:600050 vs TMUS, VZ, T: PE Ratio (TTM) Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China United Network Communications's PE Ratio (TTM), along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio (TTM) 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 United Network Communications PE Ratio (TTM) vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China United Network Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China United Network Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) falls into.
China United Network Communications PE Ratio (TTM) Calculation
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
China United Network Communications's Share Price of today is ¥4.27.
China United Network Communications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥0.28.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
There are at least three kinds of PE Ratio (TTM)s used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio (TTM) or PE Ratio (TTM) (TTM), Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio (TTM) based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio (TTM) is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio (TTM), the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
China United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) has a PE Ratio (TTM) of 15.42 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on China United Network Communications and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 22.93. Over the past decade, China United Network Communications' PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 13.58 to 1,111.43. According to the industry distribution chart, China United Network Communications ranks #122 out of 255 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is China United Network Communications' PE Ratio (TTM) too high?
China United Network Communications' current PE Ratio (TTM) of 15.42 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 22.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.58 to a high of 1,111.43. The Telecommunication Services industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 16.16. China United Network Communications' value of 15.42 is 4.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China United Network Communications ranks #122 out of 255 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China United Network Communications has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China United Network Communications' PE Ratio (TTM) compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China United Network Communications ranks #122 out of 255 companies for PE Ratio (TTM). This puts China United Network Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 16.16. China United Network Communications' value of 15.42 is 4.6% below this benchmark. Historically, China United Network Communications' own PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 13.58 to 1,111.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.93 vs. the industry median of 16.16, China United Network Communications 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 PE Ratio (TTM) for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median PE Ratio (TTM) among Telecommunication Services companies is 16.16, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PE Ratio (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PE Ratio (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China United Network Communications's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 15.42 is 4.6% 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 PE Ratio (TTM) mean?
A high PE Ratio (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on China United Network Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PE Ratio (TTM) is 16.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China United Network Communications's current PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.42, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 22.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China United Network Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.16, compared to a current price of ¥4.27 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.42, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 22.93 and 4.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 16.16. China United Network Communications' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PE Ratio (TTM) calculated?
PE Ratio (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China United Network Communications (SHSE:600050), the current PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.42 as of Jul. 15, 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 United Network Communications (SHSE:600050) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China United Network Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.27 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.16.
GuruFocus considers China United Network Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600050:
PE Ratio (TTM): 15.42 (33% below median its 10-year median of 22.93)
GF Value™: ¥5.16 vs. price of ¥4.27 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#122 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China United Network Communications Business Description
China United Network Communications Ltd is a Chinese telecom operator. It operates fixed and mobile communications services, as well as domestic and international communications facilities, a satellite IPLC service, a data communications service, a network access service, value-added telecom services, and system integration services related to information and communications services. The company provides its products to personal & residential customers, small & medium businesses, VIP customers, and international customers.
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