Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) Total Operating Expense: ¥322 Mil (TTM 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 ¥23.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chinatellite Communications Co Total Operating Expense?

Chinatellite Communications Co SHSE:601698 -6.67% 76 Total Operating Expense is ¥322 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601698 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥23.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Chinatellite Communications Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥56 Mil. Chinatellite Communications Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥322 Mil.

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Chinatellite Communications Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Chinatellite Communications Co Annual Data
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Chinatellite Communications Co Quarterly Data
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Chinatellite Communications Co 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥322 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 ¥322 Mil mean?
Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) has a Total Operating Expense of ¥322 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Chinatellite Communications Co's current Total Operating Expense is ¥322 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Chinatellite Communications Co's Total Operating Expense of ¥322 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 Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. Chinatellite Communications Co's current Total Operating Expense is ¥322 Mil. 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 ¥23.62, compared to a current price of ¥25.59 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is ¥322 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698), the current Total Operating Expense is ¥322 Mil 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 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥23.62. GuruFocus considers Chinatellite Communications Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601698:

  • Total Operating Expense: ¥322 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥23.62 vs. price of ¥25.59 (8.3% 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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