What is China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd.'s (601698.SS) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (601698.SS) is 10/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (46), Value (4), and Momentum (40) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?

China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (601698.SS) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (601698.SS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 10/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. in?

China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (601698.SS) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Telecom Services industry (China).

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601698.SS

STRONG SELL

China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. · Communication Services · China · $18.3B · Avg Vol: $221M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

365.3x

ROE

2.4%

D/E

0.0x

Dividend %

0.1%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. is the nation's sole operator of commercial communication satellites, providing satellite broadcasting, transmission, and emergency communication services. The company holds a state-sanctioned monopoly over China's orbital and frequency resources, establishing an insurmountable competitive moat. It is a critical infrastructure provider supporting national security, maritime communications, and the expansion of high-throughput satellite networks.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	402.6M	385.2M	374.3M	389.5M	-1.1%	390.1M
EPS	0.03	0.01	0.02	0.02	-23.0%	0.01
Shares	4.2B	4.2B	4.2B	4.2B	0.0%	4.2B
Debt	28.4M	25.8M	19.4M	14.8M	-19.5%	20.8M
Equity	2.2B	2.3B	2.3B	2.4B	1.9%	—
Op CF	216.7M	264.0M	269.2M	201.3M	-2.4%	192.3M
Inv CF	-421.6M	-339.3M	-210.6M	-368.5M	—	—
Fin CF	272.9M	-51.4M	-26.7M	-32.8M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-8.9%

SMA 50SMA 200

$4.03

RSI (14)

44.3

52W High

$7.93

From 52W High

0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

2.9%32.1

ROE

2.4%33.5

GP/Assets

3.3%6.3

Op. Margin

5.7%41.4

FCF/Assets

0.9%23.4

Piotroski

891.2

Int. Cover

50.0x84.7

D/E Ratio

0.01x87.7

Current Ratio

6.84x94.5

Value

P/E (TTM)

365.3x2.0

EV/EBITDA

76.5x5.4

P/FCF

631.9x1.1

P/B

8.7x8.6

P/S

52.4x1.1

Div Yield

0.1%1.6

Momentum

52W High %

51%21.9

RS 6M

-38%32.2

SMA 50/200

1.05x73.7

EPS Rev 4W

-0.3%68.6

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

+67%54.9

Q Growth

-62%9.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$18.3B

P/E (Forward)

219.2x

Gross Margin

27.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 601698.SS are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
601698.SS	China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd.(you)	$18.3B	10	STRONG SELL
603220.SS	China Bester Group Telecom Co., Ltd.	$1.7B	15	STRONG SELL
002929.SZ	Runjian Co., Ltd.	$2.7B	30	SELL
300766.SZ	Merit Interactive Co.,Ltd.	$1.2B	5	STRONG SELL
600050.SS	China United Network Communications Limited	$18.6B	70	BUY
300959.SZ	Wuxi Online Offline Communication Information Technology Co., Ltd.	$1.7B	23	SELL
002467.SZ	NET263 Ltd.	$940M	8	STRONG SELL
0788.HK	China Tower Corporation Limited	$19.9B	74	BUY
600640.SS	New Guomai Digital Culture Co., Ltd.	$1.1B	20	SELL
600936.SS	Guangxi Beitou Technology Company Limited	$1.0B	26	SELL

Peer medians: ROE 4.3% · P/E 19.3x · Gross margin 35.9%

China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (601698.SS) — Stock Score Summary

China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (601698.SS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 10/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (4/100), and Momentum (40/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$4.03
Market Cap	$18.3B
P/E (TTM)	365.33
P/E (Forward)	219.20
Price/Book	8.70
Return on Equity	2.4%
Return on Invested Capital	2.9%
Debt/Equity	0.01x
Gross Margin	27.9%
Operating Margin	5.7%
Revenue Growth	0.7%
Dividend Yield	0.1%
Free Cash Flow	$29M

China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. operates in the Telecom Services industry, part of the Communication Services sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd.’s (601698.SS) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (601698.SS) is 10/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (4), and Momentum (40) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?: China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (601698.SS) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (601698.SS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 10/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. in?: China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (601698.SS) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Telecom Services industry (China).