China Telecom Corp Ltd (601728) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
China Telecom Corp Ltd (601728) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.57x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of CN¥22.97 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow (CN¥40.56 Billion). Explore 601728 capital expenditure intensity to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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China Telecom Corp Ltd Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2001–2024)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for China Telecom Corp Ltd across 24 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see China Telecom Corp Ltd (601728) cash flow conversion.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for China Telecom Corp Ltd (2001–2024)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for China Telecom Corp Ltd. Check China Telecom Corp Ltd investment reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (CNY) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.38x | CN¥55.12 Billion | CN¥145.05 Billion | CN¥89.93 Billion | ▲ +10.4% |
| 2023 | 0.34x | CN¥47.34 Billion | CN¥137.51 Billion | CN¥90.17 Billion | ▲ +4.6% |
| 2022 | 0.33x | CN¥44.92 Billion | CN¥136.43 Billion | CN¥91.51 Billion | ▼ -13.5% |
| 2021 | 0.38x | CN¥52.36 Billion | CN¥137.53 Billion | CN¥85.17 Billion | ▲ +16.3% |
| 2020 | 0.33x | CN¥43.29 Billion | CN¥132.26 Billion | CN¥88.97 Billion | ▲ +25.2% |
| 2019 | 0.26x | CN¥29.44 Billion | CN¥112.60 Billion | CN¥83.16 Billion | ▲ +68.1% |
| 2018 | 0.16x | CN¥15.44 Billion | CN¥99.30 Billion | CN¥83.86 Billion | ▲ +65.3% |
| 2017 | 0.09x | CN¥9.08 Billion | CN¥96.50 Billion | CN¥87.42 Billion | ▲ +118.3% |
| 2016 | 0.04x | CN¥4.36 Billion | CN¥101.13 Billion | CN¥96.77 Billion | ▼ -30.3% |
| 2015 | 0.06x | CN¥6.73 Billion | CN¥108.75 Billion | CN¥102.02 Billion | ▼ -62.6% |
| 2014 | 0.17x | CN¥15.95 Billion | CN¥96.41 Billion | CN¥80.46 Billion | ▼ -15.6% |
| 2013 | 0.20x | CN¥17.32 Billion | CN¥88.35 Billion | CN¥71.03 Billion | ▼ -32.4% |
| 2012 | 0.29x | CN¥20.51 Billion | CN¥70.67 Billion | CN¥50.16 Billion | ▼ -13.6% |
| 2011 | 0.34x | CN¥24.51 Billion | CN¥73.01 Billion | CN¥48.49 Billion | ▼ -25.3% |
| 2010 | 0.45x | CN¥33.97 Billion | CN¥75.57 Billion | CN¥41.60 Billion | ▼ -2.8% |
| 2009 | 0.46x | CN¥34.68 Billion | CN¥74.99 Billion | CN¥40.31 Billion | ▲ +18.4% |
| 2008 | 0.39x | CN¥29.98 Billion | CN¥76.76 Billion | CN¥46.77 Billion | ▲ +1.9% |
| 2007 | 0.38x | CN¥28.69 Billion | CN¥74.88 Billion | CN¥46.19 Billion | ▲ +18.6% |
| 2006 | 0.32x | CN¥24.02 Billion | CN¥74.36 Billion | CN¥50.35 Billion | ▲ +35.6% |
| 2005 | 0.24x | CN¥16.28 Billion | CN¥68.38 Billion | CN¥52.10 Billion | ▲ +63.4% |
| 2004 | 0.15x | CN¥9.63 Billion | CN¥66.08 Billion | CN¥56.45 Billion | ▲ +34.8% |
| 2003 | 0.11x | CN¥5.07 Billion | CN¥46.89 Billion | CN¥41.82 Billion | ▼ -55.1% |
| 2002 | 0.24x | CN¥8.93 Billion | CN¥37.09 Billion | CN¥28.16 Billion | ▲ +181.4% |
| 2001 | -0.30x | CN¥-16.89 Billion | CN¥57.08 Billion | CN¥73.98 Billion | — |