CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CHT • US17133Q5027
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This CHT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CHT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CHT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CHT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CHT's Return On Assets of 7.22% is amongst the best of the industry. CHT outperforms 83.78% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.02%, CHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- CHT has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHT outperforms 91.89% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CHT is above the industry average of 5.92%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.58%) for CHT is above the 3 year average (8.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.22% | ||
| ROE | 10.02% | ||
| ROIC | 8.58% |
ROA(3y)7.08%
ROA(5y)7.03%
ROE(3y)9.78%
ROE(5y)9.67%
ROIC(3y)8.38%
ROIC(5y)8.3%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CHT (16.40%) is better than 86.49% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHT has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Operating Margin of CHT (20.61%) is better than 83.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHT has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.83%, CHT is doing worse than 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- CHT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.4% | ||
| GM | 36.83% |
OM growth 3Y-1.5%
OM growth 5Y0.97%
PM growth 3Y-0.87%
PM growth 5Y0.38%
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y1.62%
2. CHT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The number of shares outstanding for CHT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CHT remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- CHT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CHT has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.77. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.77 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.77, CHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- CHT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- CHT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHT outperforms 91.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- CHT has a Current Ratio of 1.49. This is a normal value and indicates that CHT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CHT has a better Current ratio (1.49) than 70.27% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that CHT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.32, CHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. CHT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.96% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.97% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, CHT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.67% in the last year.
- CHT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.61% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.96%
EPS 3Y1.94%
EPS 5Y2.97%
EPS Q2Q%3.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.67%
Revenue growth 3Y2.9%
Revenue growth 5Y2.61%
Sales Q2Q%0.54%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CHT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.60% on average per year.
- CHT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.47%
EPS Next 2Y5.21%
EPS Next 3Y3.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.03%
Revenue Next 3Y2.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. CHT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of CHT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.21%
EPS Next 3Y3.6%
5. CHT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.84%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CHT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.24.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CHT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CHT has a limited annual growth rate of 3.42%.
- CHT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.42%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- CHT pays out 100.19% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- CHT's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP100.19%
EPS Next 2Y5.21%
EPS Next 3Y3.6%
CHT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
42.19
+0.03 (+0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners23.22%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap32.73B
Revenue(TTM)236.11B
Net Income(TTM)38.71B
Analysts71.76
Price Target43.45 (2.99%)
Short Float %0.19%
Short Ratio3.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.42%
DP100.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.34%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.44%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.35%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.9%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.65%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.66%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.57%
PT rev (1m)-0.42%
PT rev (3m)3.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | N/A | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)N/A
EYN/A
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpSN/A
BVpSN/A
TBVpSN/A
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.22% | ||
| ROE | 10.02% | ||
| ROCE | 10.65% | ||
| ROIC | 8.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.64% | ||
| OM | 20.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.4% | ||
| GM | 36.83% | ||
| FCFM | 21.01% |
ROA(3y)7.08%
ROA(5y)7.03%
ROE(3y)9.78%
ROE(5y)9.67%
ROIC(3y)8.38%
ROIC(5y)8.3%
ROICexc(3y)9.6%
ROICexc(5y)9.43%
ROICexgc(3y)11.51%
ROICexgc(5y)11.51%
ROCE(3y)10.4%
ROCE(5y)10.3%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y2%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.05%
OM growth 3Y-1.5%
OM growth 5Y0.97%
PM growth 3Y-0.87%
PM growth 5Y0.38%
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y1.62%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.79% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 133.86 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 128.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)73.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.12%
Profit Quality(3y)127.07%
Profit Quality(5y)121.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.96%
EPS 3Y1.94%
EPS 5Y2.97%
EPS Q2Q%3.45%
EPS Next Y5.47%
EPS Next 2Y5.21%
EPS Next 3Y3.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.67%
Revenue growth 3Y2.9%
Revenue growth 5Y2.61%
Sales Q2Q%0.54%
Revenue Next Year2.84%
Revenue Next 2Y3.03%
Revenue Next 3Y2.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.08%
EBIT growth 3Y1.36%
EBIT growth 5Y3.6%
EBIT Next Year88.44%
EBIT Next 3Y25.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-1.29%
FCF growth 3Y5.27%
FCF growth 5Y71.54%
OCF growth 1Y-2.27%
OCF growth 3Y0.65%
OCF growth 5Y0.79%
CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR / CHT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CHT.
What is the valuation status for CHT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR?
CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CHT stock?
The financial health rating of CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) is 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) is expected to grow by 5.47% in the next year.