What is China Telecom Corporation Limited's (601728.SS) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for China Telecom Corporation Limited (601728.SS) is 80/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (54), Value (71), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does China Telecom Corporation Limited have an economic moat?

China Telecom Corporation Limited (601728.SS) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. 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 Telecom Corporation Limited a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for China Telecom Corporation Limited (601728.SS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. 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 Telecom Corporation Limited in?

China Telecom Corporation Limited (601728.SS) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Telecom Services industry (China).

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601728.SS

BUY

China Telecom Corporation Limited · Communication Services · China · $71.7B · Avg Vol: $130M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

15.7x

ROE

6.7%

D/E

0.1x

Dividend %

4.9%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

China Telecom Corporation Limited is one of China's three dominant state-owned telecommunications operators, providing mobile, broadband, and digital information services. The company possesses a massive nationwide network infrastructure and is a market leader in cloud computing and industrial digitalization through its 'e-Surfing Cloud' brand. It benefits from highly defensive cash flows and strong growth prospects driven by 5G expansion and enterprise digital transformation.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	70.9B	75.6B	78.0B	78.0B	3.2%	76.6B	79.3B	80.7B	1.7%
EPS	0.04	0.05	0.05	0.05	6.3%	0.05	—	—	—
Shares	91.5B	91.5B	91.5B	91.5B	0.0%	77.6B	—	—	—
Debt	11.4B	9.6B	8.9B	7.3B	-13.9%	6.7B	—	—	—
Equity	63.6B	65.2B	66.6B	67.9B	2.2%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	20.1B	20.3B	21.4B	18.4B	-2.9%	20.2B	—	—	—
Inv CF	-14.3B	-14.1B	-15.2B	-14.8B	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-6.0B	-4.9B	-6.0B	-6.7B	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-6.5%

SMA 50SMA 200

$0.8307

RSI (14)

48.1

52W High

$1.11

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

8.2%54.9

ROE

6.7%47.6

GP/Assets

17.1%33.7

Op. Margin

6.2%43.4

FCF/Assets

7.7%65.5

Piotroski

891.4

Int. Cover

21.8x62.7

D/E Ratio

0.10x69.3

Current Ratio

0.68x10.8

Value

P/E (TTM)

15.7x55.6

EV/EBITDA

3.9x82.8

P/FCF

7.3x73.2

P/B

1.1x68.5

P/S

1.0x66.2

Div Yield

4.9%71.8

Momentum

52W High %

75%55.1

RS 6M

-12%56.8

SMA 50/200

0.96x47.1

EPS Rev 4W

-0.2%71.9

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

-7%15.7

Q Growth

-17%30.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$71.7B

P/E (Forward)

16.8x

Gross Margin

28.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 601728.SS are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
601728.SS	China Telecom Corporation Limited(you)	$71.7B	80	BUY
CMCSA.MX	Comcast Corporation	$82.7B	81	STRONG BUY
AMXB.MX	América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V.	$79.7B	93	STRONG BUY
9432.T	NTT, Inc.	$72.7B	64	HOLD
T.MX	AT&T Inc.	$156.6B	79	BUY
VODI.DE	Vodafone Group Public Limited Company	$32.1B	79	BUY
DTE.DE	Deutsche Telekom AG	$144.6B	73	BUY
9433.T	KDDI Corporation	$63.1B	60	HOLD
VZ	Verizon Communications Inc.	$194.3B	83	STRONG BUY
FTE.DE	Orange S.A.	$51.6B	62	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 7.4% · P/E 17.4x · Gross margin 45.8%

China Telecom Corporation Limited (601728.SS) — Stock Score Summary

China Telecom Corporation Limited (601728.SS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (71/100), and Momentum (48/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$0.83
Market Cap	$71.7B
P/E (TTM)	15.67
P/E (Forward)	16.83
Price/Book	1.10
Return on Equity	6.7%
Return on Invested Capital	8.2%
Debt/Equity	9.57
Gross Margin	28.6%
Operating Margin	6.2%
Revenue Growth	-2.6%
Dividend Yield	4.9%
Free Cash Flow	$9.8B

China Telecom Corporation Limited operates in the Telecom Services industry, part of the Communication Services sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China Telecom Corporation Limited’s (601728.SS) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for China Telecom Corporation Limited (601728.SS) is 80/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (71), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does China Telecom Corporation Limited have an economic moat?: China Telecom Corporation Limited (601728.SS) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. 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 Telecom Corporation Limited a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for China Telecom Corporation Limited (601728.SS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. 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 Telecom Corporation Limited in?: China Telecom Corporation Limited (601728.SS) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Telecom Services industry (China).