CTOWY (China Tower) Total Operating Expense: $10,841 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CTOWY China Tower Corp Ltd CTOWY
68 GF Score
Price $14.93
GF Value $18.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is China Tower Total Operating Expense?

China Tower CTOWY 68 Total Operating Expense is $10,841 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CTOWY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

China Tower's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,488 Mil. China Tower's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $10,841 Mil.

China Tower Total Operating Expense Related Terms

China Tower Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

China Tower Total Operating Expense Chart

China Tower Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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China Tower Semi-Annual Data
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China Tower Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $10,841 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $10,841 Mil mean?
China Tower (CTOWY) has a Total Operating Expense of $10,841 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on China Tower and its competitors.
Is China Tower's Total Operating Expense too high?
China Tower's current Total Operating Expense is $10,841 Mil. Overall, China Tower has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tower's Total Operating Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
China Tower's Total Operating Expense of $10,841 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 Total Operating Expense for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on China Tower and its competitors. China Tower's current Total Operating Expense is $10,841 Mil. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.70, compared to a current price of $14.93 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $10,841 Mil. China Tower's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Tower (CTOWY), the current Total Operating Expense is $10,841 Mil 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 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.70. GuruFocus considers China Tower to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CTOWY:

  • Total Operating Expense: $10,841 Mil
  • GF Value™: $18.70 vs. price of $14.93 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Yard No. 9, Dongran North Street, Room 101, LG1 to 3rd Floor, Building 14, North District, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN
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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