Core Viewpoint - China Telecom reported a revenue increase of 3.1% year-on-year for 2024, with a total revenue of 523.57 billion yuan, indicating stable growth in the telecommunications sector [1][2]. Performance Disclosure Highlights - The company's total revenue for 2024 was 523.57 billion yuan, up 3.1% year-on-year [1][2]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 33.01 billion yuan, an increase of 8.4% year-on-year [2]. - The fourth quarter of 2024 saw a single-quarter revenue of 131.60 billion yuan, up 3.84% year-on-year, while net profit for the quarter was 3.71 billion yuan, up 11.01% year-on-year [1]. - The company reported a debt ratio of 47.32% and investment income of 2.63 billion yuan [1]. Dividend and Shareholder Information - The company declared a total dividend of 0.2598 yuan per share for 2024, which is an increase of 11.4% year-on-year [2][3]. - The cash distribution to shareholders accounted for 72% of the net profit attributable to shareholders for the year [2]. Corporate Governance and Management Changes - The eighth board of directors approved multiple resolutions, including the financial settlement report and profit distribution plan for 2024 [3]. - Liu Ying was appointed as the executive vice president of the company, bringing extensive management and telecommunications industry experience [3]. Related Transactions - The company signed a five-year related transaction agreement with China Tower Corporation, with a transaction amount of 13.15 billion yuan for 2024 [3]. Internal Control Assessment - The internal control evaluation report for 2024 indicated that the company had no significant deficiencies in financial reporting internal controls [3].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [9] Core Insights - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 523.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.1%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 33 billion yuan, up 8.4% year-on-year, successfully meeting its initial targets [6][11] - The company’s mobile ARPU continued to show positive growth, while fixed-line comprehensive ARPU remained stable year-on-year, indicating strong performance [2][11] - Emerging business segments, particularly intelligent revenue, experienced rapid growth, with significant contributions from computing power sales, model services, and token calls [2][11] - The company has planned a double-digit decline in CAPEX for 2025, with a structural shift towards computing power investments [2][11] - Cash flow performance was strong, with operating net cash flow and free cash flow both achieving positive growth, and the dividend payout ratio continued to increase [2][11] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported total operating revenue of 523.6 billion yuan, a 3.1% increase year-on-year, and communication service revenue of 482 billion yuan, up 3.7% [11] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 33 billion yuan, reflecting an 8.4% year-on-year growth [6][11] - For Q4 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 131.6 billion yuan, a 3.8% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 3.7 billion yuan, up 11% [11] Business Segments - Mobile communication service revenue reached 202.5 billion yuan, growing 3.5% year-on-year, while fixed-line and smart home service revenue was 125.7 billion yuan, increasing by 2.1% [11] - Mobile ARPU was 45.6 yuan, up 0.4% year-on-year, and broadband comprehensive ARPU was 47.6 yuan, remaining stable [11] - Intelligent revenue surged to 8.9 billion yuan, marking a 195.7% increase year-on-year, with significant growth in cloud services and IDC revenue [11] Capital Expenditure and Cash Flow - The company completed capital expenditures of 93.5 billion yuan in 2024, a decrease of 5.4% year-on-year, and plans for 83.6 billion yuan in 2025, a 10.6% decline [11] - Operating net cash flow was 145.3 billion yuan, up 4.8% year-on-year, and free cash flow reached 51.8 billion yuan, a 30.1% increase [11] - The dividend payout ratio for 2024 was raised to 72%, with a target to increase it to over 75% within three years [11]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5][23]. Core Views - The company is expected to achieve a revenue of 523.6 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.1%, with a net profit of 33 billion yuan, reflecting an 8.4% increase [10][11]. - The company plans to increase its dividend payout ratio to over 75% within three years, with a proposed dividend of 0.09 yuan per share for the end of 2024 [3][23]. - The company is focusing on upgrading its Tianyi Cloud services to smart cloud solutions, with a significant revenue increase in its digital industrial business [2][11]. Revenue and Profitability - In 2024, the company’s service revenue is projected to be 482 billion yuan, a 3.7% increase year-on-year, while mobile communication revenue is expected to reach 202.5 billion yuan, growing by 3.5% [10][11]. - The average revenue per user (ARPU) for mobile users is stable at 45.6 yuan, with a net increase of 16.75 million mobile users, totaling 425 million [10][11]. - The company’s return on equity (ROE) is expected to reach 7.3% in 2024, an increase of 0.4 percentage points year-on-year [10][11]. Digital Transformation and Cloud Services - The digital industrial business is anticipated to generate 146.6 billion yuan in revenue, marking a 5.5% growth, while Tianyi Cloud revenue is projected to be 113.9 billion yuan, up 17.1% [2][11]. - The company is accelerating its transition to smart cloud services, with significant investments in infrastructure and new service offerings like "Quantum+" [2][11]. Capital Expenditure and Cost Management - The company’s capital expenditure for 2024 is estimated at 93.5 billion yuan, with a planned reduction to 83.6 billion yuan in 2025, a decrease of 10.6% [2][19]. - The company has effectively managed costs, with a slight decrease in sales expenses and a controlled increase in R&D expenses, which grew by 11.3% [2][15][19]. Financial Forecasts - The company’s net profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 35.9 billion yuan, 38.7 billion yuan, and 42 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 16, 15, and 14 [3][23]. - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 is 0.36 yuan, increasing to 0.39 yuan in 2025 [4][26].

Core Viewpoint - China Telecom reported a continuous growth in its performance, achieving record highs in revenue and net profit for 2024, with a significant increase in various service segments [2][3][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, China Telecom achieved operating revenue of 523.57 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.10% [2][3]. - The net profit reached 33.01 billion yuan, up 8.43% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items was 30.74 billion yuan, growing by 4.03% [2][3]. - Over the past five years, the company has seen a revenue growth of approximately 41%, net profit growth of about 61%, and a 55% increase in net profit excluding non-recurring items [4]. Service Revenue Breakdown - Mobile communication service revenue for 2024 was 202.5 billion yuan, reflecting a 3.5% increase, with mobile value-added and application revenue growing by 16.1% [4]. - Fixed-line and smart home service revenue reached 125.7 billion yuan, up 2.1%, with smart home business revenue increasing by 16.8% [4]. - The digital industry revenue amounted to 146.6 billion yuan, a 5.5% increase, accounting for 30.4% of service revenue [4]. International Business Development - China Telecom accelerated the high-quality development of its international business, achieving 16.9 billion yuan in international revenue, a 15.4% increase [5]. R&D Investment - The company has consistently invested over 10 billion yuan in R&D for three consecutive years, with R&D expenses reaching 14.53 billion yuan in 2024, a growth of 11.3% [6]. - The R&D intensity was 3.4%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous year, with a focus on core technologies in network, cloud, AI, and quantum security [6]. Capital Expenditure and Future Plans - In 2024, China Telecom completed capital expenditures of 93.5 billion yuan, with plans for 83.6 billion yuan in 2025, a decrease of 10.6% [7]. - The company aims to enhance its cloud and digital infrastructure, with a projected increase in capital expenditure for computing power by 22% [7]. Dividend Distribution - The total cash dividend for 2024 is set at 23.77 billion yuan, representing 72% of the net profit [8]. - The proposed cash dividend per share is 0.0927 yuan, with a total distribution of approximately 8.48 billion yuan [8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for China Telecom, with a target price of 7.57 CNY [7][4]. Core Insights - In 2024, China Telecom achieved a revenue of 523.6 billion CNY, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.1%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 33.0 billion CNY, up 8.4% year-on-year [1][4]. - The company is experiencing steady growth in its core business, with mobile communication service revenue reaching 202.5 billion CNY, a 3.5% increase year-on-year, and mobile ARPU rising to 45.6 CNY, up 0.4% [2][4]. - The digital industry segment is showing strong growth, with revenue from industrial digitalization reaching 146.6 billion CNY, a 5.5% increase, and Tianyi Cloud revenue growing by 17.1% to 113.9 billion CNY [3][4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, operating cash flow was 145.3 billion CNY, up 4.8%, and free cash flow surged by 70.7% to 22.2 billion CNY [1][4]. - The company plans to increase its dividend payout ratio to over 75% in the next three years, with a dividend of 0.2598 CNY per share in 2024 [4]. Business Segments - Mobile communication services saw a net increase of 16.75 million users, bringing the total to 425 million, while fixed-line and smart home services generated 125.7 billion CNY, a 2.1% increase [2][4]. - The company is focusing on enhancing its AI and cloud services, with significant investments in smart computing resources and partnerships [3][4]. Future Projections - The report forecasts continued growth in revenue and profit, with net profit expected to reach 35.9 billion CNY in 2025, reflecting a 9% year-on-year increase [4][6]. - The projected PE ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 20, 18, and 17, respectively, indicating a stable valuation outlook [4][6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the company [4][18]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 523.6 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-over-year growth of 3.1%, with a net profit of 33 billion yuan, up 8.4% year-over-year [8][18]. - The mobile communication service revenue reached 202.5 billion yuan, growing by 3.5% year-over-year, with a mobile user base of 425 million [2][8]. - The company is advancing its AI initiatives and has completed its AI layout, enhancing its service capabilities through the "Xirang" platform [9][18]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported total revenue of 523.6 billion yuan, with a net profit of 33 billion yuan and EBITDA of 140.8 billion yuan [8][18]. - The fourth quarter of 2024 saw a revenue of 131.6 billion yuan, marking a year-over-year increase of 3.8% [8]. Business Segments - Mobile Communication Services: Revenue of 202.5 billion yuan, with a net addition of 17 million mobile users and 351 million 5G package users, achieving a penetration rate of 82.8% [2][8]. - Fixed-line and Smart Home Services: Revenue of 125.7 billion yuan, with a stable ARPU of 47.6 yuan [2][8]. - Industrial Digitalization: Revenue of 146.6 billion yuan, with a significant growth in Tianyi Cloud revenue, which reached 113.9 billion yuan, up 17.1% year-over-year [3][8]. Capital Expenditure and Future Outlook - The company plans to reduce capital expenditure by 10.6% in 2025, with a focus on flexible adjustments based on market demand [9][10]. - The projected net profit for 2025 is 35.4 billion yuan, with a corresponding PE ratio of 19.8 [11][18]. Cash Flow and Dividends - Free cash flow reached 22.2 billion yuan, showing a year-over-year increase of 70.7% [18]. - The company plans to maintain a dividend payout ratio of over 75% in the next three years, with a dividend per share of 0.26 yuan in 2024 [18].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for China Telecom, with a target price of 7.57 CNY [7][4]. Core Views - China Telecom's revenue for 2024 is projected at 523.6 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.1%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to reach 33 billion CNY, up 8.4% year-on-year [1][4]. - The company is experiencing steady growth in its core business, with mobile communication service revenue reaching 202.5 billion CNY, a 3.5% increase year-on-year, and a net increase of 16.75 million mobile users, bringing the total to 425 million [2][4]. - The digital industry segment is showing strong growth, with revenue from industrial digitalization reaching 146.6 billion CNY, a 5.5% increase year-on-year, and cloud services revenue growing by 17.1% to 113.9 billion CNY [3][4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, operating cash flow is reported at 145.3 billion CNY, up 4.8% year-on-year, and free cash flow has significantly increased by 70.7% to 22.2 billion CNY [1][4]. - The company’s capital expenditure for 2024 is 93.5 billion CNY, a decrease of 5.4% compared to the previous year, with a focus on mobile network and industrial digitalization investments [4]. Business Segments - Mobile communication services revenue is driven by the upgrade to 5G-A and the introduction of AI-enhanced applications, with mobile ARPU reaching 45.6 CNY, a slight increase of 0.4% [2][4]. - The smart home services segment has also shown growth, with revenue increasing by 16.8% year-on-year [2][4]. Future Outlook - The report forecasts continued growth in revenue and profit for the next three years, with net profit expected to reach 35.9 billion CNY in 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 9% [4][6]. - The dividend payout ratio is set to increase to over 75% in the next three years, with a dividend of 0.2598 CNY per share for 2024 [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [6][4]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of RMB 523.57 billion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 3.1%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 33 billion, up 8.4% year-on-year, slightly exceeding previous expectations [1][4]. - The company plans to distribute a dividend of RMB 0.26 per share for 2024, with a payout ratio of 72%, representing an 11.4% increase in dividends year-on-year [1]. - The digital business, particularly the Tianyi Cloud, is expected to thrive in the AI era, with significant growth in related services such as AIDC [1][2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company's mobile and fixed-line business revenues grew by 3.5% and 2.1% respectively in 2024, indicating strong operational resilience [2]. - The Tianyi Cloud business revenue increased by 17% to RMB 113.9 billion, with a computing power scale reaching 35 EFlops [2]. - The company executed 433 commercial projects with a contract value exceeding RMB 450 million within a month after the launch of DeepSeek, with a utilization rate of over 90% for its computing resources [2]. Capital Expenditure and Cash Flow - Capital expenditure decreased by 5.4% to RMB 93.5 billion in 2024, with investments in digitalization accounting for 35% of the total [3]. - The company expects capital expenditure to further decline by 10.6% to RMB 83.6 billion in 2025, while investments related to computing power are projected to grow by 22% [3]. - Free cash flow increased by 71% year-on-year to RMB 22.176 billion in 2024, attributed to stable capital expenditure and improved management of receivables and payables [3]. Profitability Forecast - The company is projected to achieve net profits of RMB 35.5 billion, RMB 37.8 billion, and RMB 39.9 billion for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [4][12]. - The report anticipates a book value per share (BPS) of RMB 5.07, RMB 5.20, and RMB 5.33 for the same years [4]. - The estimated price-to-book (PB) ratio for 2025 is set at 1.8 times, leading to a target price of RMB 9.13 [4][13]. Market Position - The company maintains a strong position in the IaaS+PaaS market, ranking among the top three in China [2]. - The revenue from quantum-related services grew by 239% year-on-year, and satellite communication revenue increased by 71%, contributing to the overall revenue growth [2].

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