Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For Singapore Telecommunications (SGX:Z74)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 29 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Singapore Telecommunications Financial Analysis: Singapore Telecommunications has a low return on capital employed (ROCE) of 3.6%, significantly underperforming the telecom industry average of 11%, indicating potential issues with profitability and growth.
Investment Caution: Despite a 108% increase in stock price over the last five years, the declining trend in returns suggests that investors may have overly high expectations, warranting caution for future investments in the company.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
