About China Mobile (NYSE:CHL)
China Mobile Limited, an investment holding company, provides mobile telecommunications and related services in Mainland China and Hong Kong. The company offers voice services, including local calls; domestic and international long distance calls and roaming services; and value-added services, such as caller identity display, call waiting, conference calls, and others. It also provides wireless Internet service, as well as digital applications comprising music, video, reading, gaming, and animation; wireline broadband services; and wireline voice services through wireline voice networks. In addition, it offers dedicated line and IDC services to corporate customers in a range of industry sectors; and basic corporate communication products comprising corporate VPMN and SMS, and tailor made solutions. Further, the company provides international telecommunications services, which includes IDD, roaming, Internet, MNC, and value added business services. Additionally, it offers telecommunications network planning, design, and consulting services; roaming clearance services; technology platform development and maintenance services; mobile data, and system integration and development services; network construction and maintenance, network planning and optimizing, and training services; electronic communication products design and sale of related products; non-banking financial services; computer hardware and software research and development services; call center services; and mobile Internet digital content services, as well as operates a network and business coordination center. As of 31 December 2017, the company served 887 million mobile customers and 113 million wireline broadband customers. The company was formerly known as China Mobile (Hong Kong) Limited and changed its name to China Mobile Limited in May 2006. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Central, Hong Kong. China Mobile Limited is a subsidiary of China Mobile Hong Kong (BVI) Limited.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Telephone communication, except radio
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNYSE:CHL
CUSIPN/A
Phone852-3121-8888
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.05%
Quick Ratio1.03%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio11.24
Forward P/E Ratio10.90
P/E Growth2.19
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$109.60 billion
Price / Sales1.74
Cash Flow$9.4776 per share
Price / Cash4.90
Book Value$35.74 per share
Price / Book1.30
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net MarginsN/A
Return on EquityN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees460,647
Outstanding Shares4,095,100,000
China Mobile (NYSE:CHL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is China Mobile's stock symbol?
China Mobile trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CHL."
How often does China Mobile pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for China Mobile?
China Mobile announced a special dividend on Thursday, March 29th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 24th will be given a dividend of $1.0082 per share on Monday, July 9th. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 23rd. View China Mobile's Dividend History.
Are investors shorting China Mobile?
China Mobile saw a drop in short interest in March. As of March 29th, there was short interest totalling 1,050,289 shares, a drop of 38.4% from the March 15th total of 1,705,286 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,082,010 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.0 days.
Who are some of China Mobile's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to China Mobile include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTTYY), SoftBank Group (SFTBY), Am�rica M�vil (AMX), Telefónica (TEF), Orange (ORAN), Singapore Telecommunications (SGAPY), Bell Canada (BCE), China Telecom (CHA), BT Group (BT), Telenor (TELNY), Vivendi (VIVHY), Telstra (TLSYY) and Telekomnks Indn Prsr Tbk Prshn Prsrn (TLK).
Who are China Mobile's key executives?
China Mobile's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Bing Shang, Exec. Chairman (Age 62)
- Mr. Yue Li, Chief Exec. Officer, Exec. Director and Pres of China Mobile Communications Corp. (Age 59)
- Mr. Yuejia Sha, VP and Exec. Director (Age 60)
- Mr. Xin Dong, Chief Financial Officer, VP and Exec. Director (Age 51)
- Ms. Wai Lan Wong FCS, FCIS, Company Sec.
Has China Mobile been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about CHL stock have trended somewhat negative this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. China Mobile earned a news sentiment score of -0.06 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the Wireless communications provider an impact score of 44.77 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
How do I buy shares of China Mobile?
Shares of CHL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is China Mobile's stock price today?
One share of CHL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $46.44.
How big of a company is China Mobile?
China Mobile has a market capitalization of $190.50 billion and generates $109.60 billion in revenue each year. The Wireless communications provider earns $16.91 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.13 on an earnings per share basis. China Mobile employs 460,647 workers across the globe.
How can I contact China Mobile?
China Mobile's mailing address is 60TH FLOOR THE CENTER 99 QUEENS ROAD CENTRAL., HONG KONG K3, . The Wireless communications provider can be reached via phone at 852-3121-8888 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for China Mobile (CHL)
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China Mobile (NYSE:CHL) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
5 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for China Mobile in the last 12 months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.33 | 2.25 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Price Target Upside: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
China Mobile (NYSE:CHL) Consensus Price Target History
China Mobile (NYSE:CHL) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/23/2016 forward)
China Mobile (NYSE:CHL) Dividend Information
China Mobile pays an annual dividend of $1.65 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.55%. CHL's next special dividend payment will be made on Monday, July 9. China Mobile pays out 39.95% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Next Dividend: | 7/9/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.65 |
| Dividend Yield: | 3.55% |
| Dividend Growth: | -3.40% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 39.95% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
38.73% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
36.91% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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China Mobile (NYSE:CHL) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 3/29/2018 | special | $1.0082 | | 5/23/2018 | 5/24/2018 | 7/9/2018 |
| 8/15/2017 | special | $2.0457 | 3.73% | 8/29/2017 | 8/31/2017 | 10/10/2017 |
| 4/11/2017 | semiannual | $0.80 | 2.94% | 5/31/2017 | 6/2/2017 | 7/10/2017 |
| 8/12/2016 | semiannual | $0.9599 | 3.03% | 8/30/2016 | 9/1/2016 | 10/11/2016 |
| 3/21/2016 | special | $0.7711 | | 5/31/2016 | 6/2/2016 | 7/5/2016 |
| 3/25/2015 | semiannual | $0.8887 | 2.73% | 6/2/2015 | 6/4/2015 | 6/10/2015 |
| 8/26/2014 | semiannual | $0.9935 | 3.28% | 9/2/2014 | 9/4/2014 | 10/9/2014 |
| 5/14/2014 | semiannual | $1.0417 | 4.25% | 5/22/2014 | 5/27/2014 | 7/3/2014 |
| 8/28/2013 | special | $1.0933 | 4.28% | 9/4/2013 | 9/6/2013 | 10/10/2013 |
| 3/26/2013 | special | $1.1454 | | 5/31/2013 | 6/4/2013 | 7/8/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
China Mobile (NYSE CHL) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 1.93%
China Mobile (NYSE CHL) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
China Mobile (NYSE CHL) News Headlines
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China Mobile (NYSE:CHL) SEC Filings
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China Mobile (NYSE:CHL) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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