China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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FRA:XCI China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd FRA:XCI
85 GF Score
Price €0.78
GF Value €1.03
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What is China Unicom (Hong Kong) Profitability Rank?

China Unicom (Hong Kong) FRA:XCI 85 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:XCI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.03. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

China Unicom (Hong Kong) has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.16%. As of today, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Piotroski F-Score is 8.


China Unicom (Hong Kong) Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:XCI vs VZ, TMUS, T: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) Profitability Rank vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Profitability Rank falls into.


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China Unicom (Hong Kong) Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

China Unicom (Hong Kong) has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=536.789 / 12905.03
=4.16 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

China Unicom (Hong Kong) has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.6%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Profitability Rank too high?
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Profitability Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, China Unicom (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Profitability Rank compare to VZ and TMUS?
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a current Profitability Rank of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.03, compared to a current price of €0.78 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.78 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.03.

Key valuation signals for FRA:XCI:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €1.03 vs. price of €0.78 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

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


China Unicom (Hong Kong) Business Description

Other Exchanges 00762:Hong Kong
Address 99 Queen\'s Road Central, 75th Floor, The Center, Hong Kong, HKG
China Unicom is the incumbent fixed-line operator in 10 northern Chinese provinces, as well as the third-largest wireless operator nationwide. As of June 2025, it had around 355 million billing wireless customers and over 125 million fixed-line subscribers. China Unicom also has a growing ICT business. We estimate it has the third largest internet data center business in China with 420,000 cabinets and its Cloud Service revenue is also showing strong growth. It has its own 4G network and shares the radio access function with China Telecom for its 5G network.
85GF Score

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