Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company is expected to maintain stable revenue from traditional communication services while achieving significant growth in digital services, with a projected CAGR of 15% from 2020 to 2024 for digital services [5][22] - The company is positioned to benefit from advancements in satellite communication and quantum technology, which are anticipated to drive future growth [5][49] - The company has a strong dividend yield, with a projected cash dividend of 23.8 billion yuan in 2024, representing 72% of net profit attributable to shareholders [5][21] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The company's stock has shown a relative performance against the CSI 300 index, with a decline of 23% from June 2024 to October 2024 [2] Financial Data and Forecasts - The company’s total revenue is projected to grow from 507.84 billion yuan in 2023 to 586.73 billion yuan by 2027, with a net profit increase from 30.45 billion yuan to 40.59 billion yuan over the same period [6] - The company’s PE ratios for 2025-2027 are estimated at 21.02, 19.33, and 18.08, respectively, which are higher than the average PE ratios of comparable companies [5][6] Business Overview - The company’s traditional communication business remains robust, contributing 3,282 billion yuan in revenue by 2024, although its proportion of total revenue is expected to decline from 73% in 2020 to 63% in 2024 [5][22] - Digital services are projected to grow significantly, increasing from 840 billion yuan in 2020 to 1,466 billion yuan in 2024, enhancing the overall revenue mix [5][22] Capital Expenditure - The company’s capital expenditure peaked at 98.8 billion yuan in 2023, with a slight decrease to 93.5 billion yuan in 2024, and is expected to stabilize at 83.6 billion yuan in 2025 [5][29] Future Growth Drivers - The company is actively pursuing advancements in quantum technology and satellite communications, with significant investments in these areas expected to yield high growth potential [5][49] - The launch of 5G-A services is anticipated to create new opportunities in wireless communication, supported by government policies and operational initiatives [50]
中国电信(601728):高股息带来稳健收益,数据入表+前沿布局打开成长空间