China TowerCTOWY 68 3-Year RORE % is 255.74 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CTOWY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Telecommunication Services companies, China Tower ranks better than 94.99% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
China Tower's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 255.74%.
The industry rank for China Tower's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
CTOWY's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 94.99% of 339
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.82
vs CTOWY: 255.74
China Tower (OTCPK:CTOWY) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
China Tower 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
China Tower 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Tower's 3-Year RORE % 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 Tower's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 Tower 3-Year RORE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Tower's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Tower's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
China Tower (CTOWY) has a 3-Year RORE % of 255.74 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on China Tower and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Tower ranks #17 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is China Tower's 3-Year RORE % too high?
China Tower's current 3-Year RORE % is 255.74. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.82. China Tower's value of 255.74 is 3649.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Tower ranks #17 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Tower has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tower's 3-Year RORE % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Tower ranks #17 out of 339 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places China Tower in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.82. China Tower's value of 255.74 is 3649.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.82, based on 339 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Tower's current 3-Year RORE % of 255.74 is 3649.9% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on China Tower and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Tower's current 3-Year RORE % is 255.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tower (CTOWY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.94, compared to a current price of $14.93 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 255.74 and 3649.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.82. China Tower's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Tower (CTOWY), the current 3-Year RORE % is 255.74 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Tower (CTOWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tower stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.93 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.94.
GuruFocus considers China Tower to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CTOWY:
3-Year RORE %: 255.74
GF Value™: $14.94 vs. price of $14.93 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3649.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#17 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTOWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Tower Corp Ltd is a telecommunications tower infrastructure service provider. It is principally engaged in the construction, maintenance, and operation of base station ancillary facilities such as telecommunications towers, public network coverage in high-speed railways and subways, and large-scale indoor Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). The Group's various operating divisions are Tower business, DAS business, Smart Tower business, and Energy business. Geographically, the Group derives all of its revenue from Mainland China.
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