Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.68 (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 Scaled Net Operating Assets?

Chinatellite Communications Co SHSE:601698 -6.67% 76 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.68 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.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Chinatellite Communications Co's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥17,215 Mil. Chinatellite Communications Co's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,965 Mil. Chinatellite Communications Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ¥22,406 Mil. Therefore, Chinatellite Communications Co's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68.


Chinatellite Communications Co Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chinatellite Communications Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.

Chinatellite Communications Co Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

Chinatellite Communications Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.60 0.68 0.55 0.60 0.67

Chinatellite Communications Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Scaled Net Operating Assets Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.64 0.68 0.66 0.65 0.68

SHSE:601698 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chinatellite Communications Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.


Chinatellite Communications Co Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chinatellite Communications Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chinatellite Communications Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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Chinatellite Communications Co Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Chinatellite Communications Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(16963.628-2056.382)/22412.944
=0.67

where

Operating Assets(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=22406.145 - 5442.517
=16963.628

Operating Liabilities(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2156.905 - 76.588 - 23.935
=2056.382

Chinatellite Communications Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(17214.927-1965.317)/22406.145
=0.68

where

Operating Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=22284.754 - 5069.827
=17214.927

Operating Liabilities(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2106.654 - 102.52 - 38.817
=1965.317

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.68 mean?
Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.68 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
Chinatellite Communications Co's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.68. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to TMUS and VZ?
Chinatellite Communications Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.68 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. Chinatellite Communications Co's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.68. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.68. 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.68 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:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.68
  • 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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