CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (HK:1883)
:1883
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
HK$3.00
â–²(7.14% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/13/26
The score is driven by strong cash generation and a healthier, improving balance sheet, complemented by attractive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield). Offsetting these positives is weakening profitability, particularly the steep decline in 2025 gross margin, which raises execution and earnings-quality risk.
Positive Factors
Improving leverage
The company has materially deleveraged over the multi‑year period, lowering debt-to-equity to ~0.32. That durable improvement increases financial flexibility, reduces interest burden and supports capital allocation (dividends, capex, M&A) over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Negative Factors
Sharp gross margin decline
A sudden fall in gross margin signals material cost pressure or adverse mix shifts that impair core profitability. If structural, this reduces operating leverage, limits reinvestment capacity and dividend sustainability, and requires operational or pricing actions to restore long‑term earnings quality.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improving leverage
The company has materially deleveraged over the multi‑year period, lowering debt-to-equity to ~0.32. That durable improvement increases financial flexibility, reduces interest burden and supports capital allocation (dividends, capex, M&A) over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
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CITIC Telecom International Holdings (1883) vs. iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH)
Market Cap
HK$10.40B
Dividend Yield7.46%
Average Volume (3M)3.63M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.9
Beta (1Y)0.49
Revenue Growth-0.06%
EPS Growth1.10%
CountryHK
Employees2,096
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryTelecommunications Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.12
Shares Outstanding3,700,891,400
10 Day Avg. Volume3,253,136
30 Day Avg. Volume3,631,482
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)0.83
Price to Sales (P/S)0.96
P/FCF Ratio4.81
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$3.30Price Target Upside17.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$10.11B
CITIC Telecom International Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, provides telecommunications services worldwide. The company provides carrier services, such as mobile roaming signaling SCCP, single IMSI multiple number, pre-paid roamin...
How the Company Makes Money
The company makes money mainly by charging recurring service fees and usage-based charges for telecommunications connectivity delivered through its operating subsidiaries. Key revenue streams typically include: (1) mobile services (e.g., monthly s...
CITIC Telecom International Holdings Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
73
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 9.57B | 9.57B | 9.99B | 10.11B | 9.49B |
| Gross Profit | 1.83B | 3.31B | 2.19B | 4.34B | 4.03B |
| EBITDA | 1.91B | 2.06B | 2.64B | 2.68B | 2.52B |
| Net Income | 920.00M | 910.00M | 1.23B | 1.19B | 1.08B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 16.99B | 17.45B | 17.36B | 18.18B | 18.38B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.95B | 1.61B | 1.73B | 1.99B | 1.79B |
| Total Debt | 3.56B | 4.23B | 4.27B | 4.97B | 5.94B |
| Total Liabilities | 5.85B | 6.63B | 6.50B | 7.71B | 8.21B |
| Stockholders Equity | 11.02B | 10.72B | 10.76B | 10.37B | 10.10B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.90B | 1.16B | 1.57B | 2.40B | 1.86B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.27B | 1.56B | 1.88B | 2.72B | 2.39B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -302.00M | -297.00M | -157.00M | -667.00M | -879.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.62B | -1.32B | -1.90B | -2.20B | -1.60B |
CITIC Telecom International Holdings Technical Analysis
Positive
2.80
Price Trends
2.67
Positive
2.60
Positive
2.54
Positive
Market Momentum
0.03
Negative
64.66
Neutral
89.63
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HK:1883, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2.8 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.75, above the 50-day MA of 2.67, and above the 200-day MA of 2.54, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.03 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 64.66 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 89.63 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for HK:1883.
CITIC Telecom International Holdings Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | HK$1.82T | 12.87 | 9.74% | 6.00% | 3.01% | -2.03% | |
70 Outperform | HK$10.40B | 9.94 | 8.45% | 7.46% | -0.06% | 1.10% | |
70 Outperform | HK$595.44B | 13.34 | 7.19% | 5.40% | 1.29% | -3.41% | |
67 Neutral | HK$96.68B | 16.50 | 14.46% | 2.86% | 5.18% | 4.25% | |
62 Neutral | HK$12.11B | 18.62 | 8.82% | 5.45% | 8.01% | 58.51% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
46 Neutral | HK$47.07B | 34.49 | -2.39% | 1.68% | 7.18% | 15.72% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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CITIC Telecom International Holdings Corporate Events
CITIC Telecom Strengthens Board Governance With Updated Nomination Committee Mandate
Mar 12, 2026
CITIC Telecom International Holdings has updated the terms of reference for its Nomination Committee, reinforcing a governance framework that emphasizes independent oversight and structured board renewal. The committee must consist of at least thr...
CITIC Telecom Posts Steady 2025 Results as It Deepens Macau Lead and Expands Regional Network
Mar 12, 2026
CITIC Telecom International reported 2025 revenue of HK$9,567 million, essentially flat year on year, while profit attributable to equity shareholders rose 1.1% to HK$920 million, with basic earnings per share up 1.2% and total dividends per share...
CITIC Telecom Proposes HKD 0.13 Final Dividend for 2025
Mar 12, 2026
CITIC Telecom International Holdings has proposed a final ordinary dividend of HKD 0.13 per share for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, reinforcing its pattern of returning cash to shareholders. The payout, subject to shareholder approval...
CITIC Telecom Sets March Board Meeting for 2025 Results and Dividend
Mar 2, 2026
CITIC Telecom International Holdings has scheduled a board meeting for 12 March 2026 to review and approve the consolidated final results for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. The board will also consider recommending a final dividend, a ...
CITIC Telecom Renews Connected Network Services Deal With CITIC Group Associate
Feb 13, 2026
CITIC Telecom unit CEC has renewed its network circuit services arrangement, signing a new three-year 2026 Network Services Agreement with an associate of ultimate controlling shareholder CITIC Group. The deal, effective from 19 February 2026 to 1...
CITIC Telecom Sets Out Board and Committee Structure
Jan 30, 2026
CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited has announced the current composition of its board of directors, comprising executive, non-executive, and independent non-executive directors, including Chairman Luo Xicheng and executive director Wu Ju...
CITIC Telecom CFO and Executive Director Luan Zhenjun to Step Down in 2026
Jan 26, 2026
CITIC Telecom International Holdings has announced that Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Luan Zhenjun will step down from both roles, and from his position on the Board’s Finance Committee, with effect from 30 January 2026 due ...
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