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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 Mobile's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.15%.
The industry rank for China Mobile's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:CTM's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 57.82% of 339
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.82
vs HAM:CTM: -6.15
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) 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.
Be Aware
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 Mobile 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
China Mobile 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Mobile'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 Mobile'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 Mobile 3-Year RORE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Mobile's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Mobile'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 Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a 3-Year RORE % of -6.15 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on China Mobile and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #196 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is China Mobile's 3-Year RORE % too high?
China Mobile's current 3-Year RORE % is -6.15. Based on the distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #196 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below 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 3-Year RORE % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #196 out of 339 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places China Mobile in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.82. 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. 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 Mobile 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 Mobile's current 3-Year RORE % is -6.15. 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 3-Year RORE % of -6.15. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.81, compared to a current price of €8.46 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -6.15. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Mobile (HAM:CTM), the current 3-Year RORE % is -6.15 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 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.81.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CTM:
3-Year RORE %: -6.15
GF Value™: €9.81 vs. price of €8.46 (13.8% below fair value)
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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