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
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Telephone communication, except radio
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Current SymbolNYSE:CHL
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone852-3121-8888
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.09
Quick Ratio1.07
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio11.85
Forward P/E Ratio11.76
P/E Growth2.74
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$109.60 billion
Price / Sales1.83
Cash Flow$9.9633 per share
Price / Cash4.91
Book Value$35.74 per share
Price / Book1.37
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net MarginsN/A
Return on EquityN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees464,656
Outstanding Shares4,095,100,000
Market Cap$190.91 billion
OptionableOptionable
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 Wednesday, August 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 7th will be given a dividend of $1.1631 per share on Tuesday, October 9th. This represents a dividend yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 6th. This is a positive change from China Mobile's previous special dividend of $1.01. View China Mobile's Dividend History.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for China Mobile?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for China Mobile in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for China Mobile.
Has China Mobile been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about CHL stock have been trending neutral this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. China Mobile earned a coverage optimism score of 0.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the Wireless communications provider a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of China Mobile's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to China Mobile include Verizon Communications (VZ), AT&T (T), SoftBank Group (SFTBY), Nippon Telegraph & Telephone (NTTYY), America Movil SAB de CV ADR Series L (AMX), Orange (ORAN), Telefonica (TEF), China Telecom (CHA), BCE (BCE), SINGAPORE TELEC/S (SGAPY), BT Group (BT), VIVENDI SA/ADR (VIVHY), Telenor ASA (TELNY), Telekomnks Indn Prsr Tbk Prshn Prsrn (TLK) and Telstra (TLSYY).
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, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 59)
- Mr. Xin Dong, VP, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 51)
- Ms. Wai Lan Wong FCS, FCIS, Company Sec.
- Dr. Tiger Lin, Chairman of China Mobile International Ltd and CEO of China Mobile International Ltd
Who are China Mobile's major shareholders?
China Mobile's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.13%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.12%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (0.08%), BlackRock Inc. (0.08%), Letko Brosseau & Associates Inc. (0.05%) and Aperio Group LLC (0.04%).
Which institutional investors are selling China Mobile stock?
CHL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., First Trust Advisors LP, Holowesko Partners Ltd., Letko Brosseau & Associates Inc., Bank of Montreal Can, SG Americas Securities LLC, Macquarie Group Ltd. and Credit Suisse AG.
Which institutional investors are buying China Mobile stock?
CHL stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Aperio Group LLC, Sensato Investors LLC, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Ledyard National Bank, Pzena Investment Management LLC and Thomas White International Ltd..
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 $48.92.
How big of a company is China Mobile?
China Mobile has a market capitalization of $190.91 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 464,656 workers across the globe.
What is China Mobile's official website?
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 (NYSE CHL)
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