China MobileHAM:CTM 76 ROA % is 5.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 6.73. GuruFocus rates HAM:CTM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.31. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Telecommunication Services companies, China Mobile ranks better than 73.66% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. China Mobile's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14,730 Mil.
China Mobile's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €266,379 Mil. Therefore, China Mobile's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Mobile's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:CTM'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.36 Med: 6.73 Max: 7.7
Current: 6.36
During the past 13 years, China Mobile's highest ROA % was 7.70%. The lowest was 6.36%. And the median was 6.73%.
HAM:CTM's ROA % is ranked better than 73.66% of 372
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.745
vs HAM:CTM: 6.36
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
China Mobile ROA % Related Terms
China Mobile ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Mobile's ROA % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Mobile's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Mobile's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Mobile's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a ROA % of 5.53% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on China Mobile and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 6.73. Over the past decade, China Mobile's ROA % has ranged from 6.36 to 7.70. According to the industry distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #98 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is China Mobile's ROA % too high?
China Mobile's current ROA % of 5.53% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 6.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.36 to a high of 7.70. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.75. China Mobile's value of 5.53% is 101.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #98 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above 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 ROA % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #98 out of 372 companies for ROA %. This puts China Mobile in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.75. China Mobile's value of 5.53% is 101.5% above this benchmark. Historically, China Mobile's own ROA % has ranged from 6.36 to 7.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.73 vs. the industry median of 2.75, China Mobile has consistently been above 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 ROA % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.75, based on 372 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Mobile's current ROA % of 5.53% is 101.5% above 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on China Mobile and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Mobile's current ROA % is 5.53%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 6.73. 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 ROA % of 5.53%. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.31, compared to a current price of €8.46 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.53%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 6.73 and 101.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.75. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Mobile (HAM:CTM), the current ROA % is 5.53% 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% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.31.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CTM:
ROA %: 5.53% (18% below median its 10-year median of 6.73)
GF Value™: €10.31 vs. price of €8.46 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#98 of 372)
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 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.
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