Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) Research & Development: ¥81 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:601698 China Satellite Communications Co Ltd SHSE:601698
76 GF Score
Price ¥25.59
GF Value ¥23.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Chinatellite Communications Co Research & Development?

Chinatellite Communications Co SHSE:601698 -6.67% 76 Research & Development is ¥81 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601698 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥23.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Chinatellite Communications Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥16 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥81 Mil.

Chinatellite Communications Co  (SHSE:601698) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Chinatellite Communications Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Chinatellite Communications Co Research & Development Chart

Chinatellite Communications Co Annual Data
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Chinatellite Communications Co Quarterly Data
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Chinatellite Communications Co Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 ¥81 Mil.

* 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of ¥81 Mil mean?
Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) has a Research & Development of ¥81 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co's Research & Development too high?
Chinatellite Communications Co's current Research & Development is ¥81 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to TMUS and VZ?
Chinatellite Communications Co's Research & Development of ¥81 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. Chinatellite Communications Co's current Research & Development is ¥81 Mil. 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 Research & Development is ¥81 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698), the current Research & Development is ¥81 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: ¥81 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥23.58 vs. price of ¥25.59 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

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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