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China United Network Communications Limited (600050) Stock Verdict & Ratings | Investment Bastion

Stock Verdict·Updated 1d ago

China United Network Communications Limited

600050Market cap $20BPrice $0.6

Country🇨🇳China

SectorTechnology

IndustryTelecommunication Services

China Unicom provides mobile, broadband, and data services to hundreds of millions across China. It's one of just three state-run carriers controlling the world's largest telecom market, with 5G rollout reshaping its growth story.

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01Key Ratings

How does this stock score across Bastion factors?

Growth

Historical Revenue

Rev CAGR (3y)+3%4

Revenue Forecast

Rev CAGR (1y)+4%4

Rev CAGR (3y)+1%1

Rev CAGR (5y)+0%1

Earnings Forecast

EPS Growth Y+1-17%2

EPS Growth Y+2+51%9

EPS Growth Y+3-22%2

Quality

Margins

EBIT Margin2%2

Net Income Margin2%2

Free Cash Flow Margin8%5

Debt

Net Debt/EBITDA-0.610

Efficiency

ROE4%3

ROA2%4

Earnings Stability88

GEAR+AVERAGE41

Overall rating across all five factors

Value

Price Multiples

P/E Ratio (Forward)156

P/E Ratio (Forward 3y)164

P/BV0.810

EV Multiples

EV/EBITDA Fwd310

EV/EBIT Fwd118

Yield

Free Cash Flow Yield22.1%10

Dividend Yieldna–

Momentum

Short term

1 month return-0%8

3 month return+3%7

YTD return-16%3

Mid term

Price vs 52wHigh78%5

1 year return-21%2

Long term

3 year return-5%2

5 year return+17%4

Risk Shield

Price Risk

Beta0.29

Volatility20%10

Free Cash Flow

Free Cash Flow Margin8%5

Free Cash Flow Yield22.1%10

Quality

ROCE2%2

Earnings Stability88

Net Debt/EBITDA-0.610

02Growth

Is it actually growing, and how fast?

600050China United Network Communications

Revenue FY25$56.1B

GROWTH RATING↗

VERY WEAK7 / 100

REVENUE GROWTH▾SCORE

Revenue, last 3Y, CAGR+3%4

Revenue, next 1Y+4%4

Revenue, next 3Y, CAGR+1%1

Revenue, next 5Y, CAGR+0%1

EARNINGS FORECAST▾SCORE

EPS growth, FY26E-17%2

EPS growth, FY27E+51%9

EPS growth, FY28E-22%2

GROWTH ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

None flagged.

WATCH

Revenue grew 3%/yr over the last 3 years and is set to keep growing around 0.8%/yr.

WEAKNESSES

Growth is the weak spot here, trailing 93% of companies worldwide.

Revenue is set to grow 0.8%/yr over the next 3 years, behind most of the market.2/10

Over five years revenue is set to hold flat, behind 90% of companies worldwide.1/10

Earnings are set to fall even as revenue grows (EPS about -17%/yr vs revenue 0.8%/yr).

BOTTOM LINE

Stalled Business

Growth is a weak point here. The one thing to watch: forward revenue growth trails the market.

03Price Momentum

Is the market behind it right now?

600050China United Network Communications

Total return Current−27.8%

Price return Current−39.8%

MOMENTUM RATING↗

AVERAGE35 / 100

SHORT-TERM RETURNS▾SCORE

1-month return-0%8

3-month return+3%7

YTD return-16%3

MID & LONG-TERM▾SCORE

% of 52-week high78%5

1-year return-21%2

3-year return-5%2

5-year return+17%4

MOMENTUM ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Strong recent results. The stock is outperforming over the past month (+0%) and over three months (+3%).

WATCH

None flagged.

WEAKNESSES

Weak long-term results. It has been a disappointing long-term hold (-5.4% over three years and +17% over five), behind 70% of the market.

It's down 21% over the past year, now 22% below its 52-week high. That is a touch behind the market.

The stock is underperforming so far this year (-16%).

BOTTOM LINE

Early Turnaround

A poor multi-year track record but a sharp recent rally. Momentum is turning up, yet the trend is young and unproven — it needs follow-through to confirm rather than fade. The one thing to watch: the multi-year record is weak.

04Value

Are you paying a fair price for it?

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02Growth

Is it actually growing, and how fast?

600050China United Network Communications

Revenue FY25$56.1B

GROWTH RATING↗

VERY WEAK7 / 100

REVENUE GROWTH▾SCORE

Revenue, last 3Y, CAGR+3%4

Revenue, next 1Y+4%4

Revenue, next 3Y, CAGR+1%1

Revenue, next 5Y, CAGR+0%1

EARNINGS FORECAST▾SCORE

EPS growth, FY26E-17%2

EPS growth, FY27E+51%9

EPS growth, FY28E-22%2

GROWTH ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

None flagged.

WATCH

Revenue grew 3%/yr over the last 3 years and is set to keep growing around 0.8%/yr.

WEAKNESSES

Growth is the weak spot here, trailing 93% of companies worldwide.

Revenue is set to grow 0.8%/yr over the next 3 years, behind most of the market.2/10

Over five years revenue is set to hold flat, behind 90% of companies worldwide.1/10

Earnings are set to fall even as revenue grows (EPS about -17%/yr vs revenue 0.8%/yr).

BOTTOM LINE

Stalled Business

Growth is a weak point here. The one thing to watch: forward revenue growth trails the market.

03Price Momentum

Is the market behind it right now?

600050China United Network Communications

Total return Current−27.8%

Price return Current−39.8%

MOMENTUM RATING↗

AVERAGE35 / 100

SHORT-TERM RETURNS▾SCORE

1-month return-0%8

3-month return+3%7

YTD return-16%3

MID & LONG-TERM▾SCORE

% of 52-week high78%5

1-year return-21%2

3-year return-5%2

5-year return+17%4

MOMENTUM ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Strong recent results. The stock is outperforming over the past month (+0%) and over three months (+3%).

WATCH

None flagged.

WEAKNESSES

Weak long-term results. It has been a disappointing long-term hold (-5.4% over three years and +17% over five), behind 70% of the market.

It's down 21% over the past year, now 22% below its 52-week high. That is a touch behind the market.

The stock is underperforming so far this year (-16%).

BOTTOM LINE

Early Turnaround

04Value

Are you paying a fair price for it?

Stop guessing on China Unicom. Get the full investment case.

Premium

$20.75/month

Billed annually at $249/year $348

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