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.
CHT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 37 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CHT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CHT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. CHT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past 5 years CHT has always been profitable.
- Of the past 5 years CHT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CHT has a Return On Assets of 7.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHT outperforms 86.49% of its industry peers.
- CHT's Return On Equity of 10.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHT outperforms 70.27% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.77%, CHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.49% | ||
| ROE | 10.2% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CHT (16.29%) is better than 81.08% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHT has remained more or less at the same level.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.65%, CHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHT has remained more or less at the same level.
- With a Gross Margin value of 36.71%, CHT is not doing good in the industry: 78.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CHT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.29% | ||
| GM | 36.71% |
OM growth 3Y-1.57%
OM growth 5Y0.93%
PM growth 3Y-0.88%
PM growth 5Y0.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y1.62%
2. CHT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- There is no outstanding debt for CHT. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CHT is 0.86, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CHT, only 0.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CHT's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.86 is amongst the best of the industry. CHT outperforms 97.30% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that CHT is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.09, CHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.50 indicates that CHT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.50, CHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- CHT has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that CHT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CHT's Quick ratio of 1.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHT outperforms 62.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. CHT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.96% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, CHT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.97% on average per year.
- CHT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.67%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.61% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.92% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CHT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.88%
EPS Next 2Y5.67%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.77%
Revenue Next 2Y2.96%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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 2Y5.67%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
5. CHT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%, CHT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.13, CHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CHT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CHT has a limited annual growth rate of 1.22%.
- CHT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CHT has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.22%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 100.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CHT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- CHT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP100.98%
EPS Next 2Y5.67%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
CHT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
43.15
-0.01 (-0.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners23.19%
Inst Owner Change-2.14%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.47B
Revenue(TTM)236.11B
Net Income(TTM)38.41B
Analysts71.76
Price Target43.63 (1.11%)
Short Float %0.09%
Short Ratio2.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.22%
DP100.98%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.44%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)7.04%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.27%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.44%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.26%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.45%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.68%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.64%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.59%
PT rev (1m)2.37%
PT rev (3m)3.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.61%
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 | 7.49% | ||
| ROE | 10.2% | ||
| ROCE | 10.9% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.88% | ||
| OM | 20.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.29% | ||
| GM | 36.71% | ||
| FCFM | 18.97% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-1.57%
OM growth 5Y0.93%
PM growth 3Y-0.88%
PM growth 5Y0.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y1.62%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 136.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.42% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.96%
EPS 3Y1.94%
EPS 5Y2.97%
EPS Q2Q%3.45%
EPS Next Y5.88%
EPS Next 2Y5.67%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.67%
Revenue growth 3Y2.9%
Revenue growth 5Y2.61%
Sales Q2Q%0.54%
Revenue Next Year2.77%
Revenue Next 2Y2.96%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.06%
EBIT growth 3Y1.28%
EBIT growth 5Y3.56%
EBIT Next Year88.58%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.4%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.69%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR / CHT 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.
How profitable is CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) stock?
CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) stock?
The financial health rating of CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) is 5 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) stock?
The dividend rating of CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 100.98%.