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CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CHT - US17133Q5027 - ADR

41.06 USD
+0.32 (+0.79%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
41.06 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CHT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CHT was compared to 38 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While CHT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CHT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
CHT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.49%, CHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
CHT has a better Return On Equity (10.20%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
CHT has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.79%) than 92.11% of its industry peers.
CHT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.27%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.54%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.79%) for CHT is above the 3 year average (8.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.49%
ROE 10.2%
ROIC 8.79%
ROA(3y)6.99%
ROA(5y)6.91%
ROE(3y)9.63%
ROE(5y)9.43%
ROIC(3y)8.27%
ROIC(5y)8.08%
CHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

CHT's Profit Margin of 16.29% is amongst the best of the industry. CHT outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
CHT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CHT (20.65%) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
CHT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CHT's Gross Margin of 36.71% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHT is outperformed by 73.68% of its industry peers.
CHT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.65%
PM (TTM) 16.29%
GM 36.71%
OM growth 3Y-1.88%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3Y-1.6%
PM growth 5Y0.48%
GM growth 3Y0.42%
GM growth 5Y1.01%
CHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for CHT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
CHT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CHT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CHT Yearly Shares OutstandingCHT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
CHT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B 400B 500B

2.2 Solvency

CHT has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.86. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CHT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.86) than 97.37% of its industry peers.
CHT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.09, CHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.86
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
CHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B

2.3 Liquidity

CHT has a Current Ratio of 1.50. 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 Current ratio of 1.50. This is in the better half of the industry: CHT outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.30, CHT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.5
Quick Ratio 1.3
CHT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.32% 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 2.61% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CHT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.07% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.08% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.32%
EPS 3Y1.36%
EPS 5Y2.61%
EPS Q2Q%5.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.07%
Revenue growth 3Y3%
Revenue growth 5Y2.08%
Sales Q2Q%4.16%

3.2 Future

CHT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.05% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.97%
EPS Next 2Y4.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.53%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y2.39%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CHT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50B 100B 150B 200B
CHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 10 20 30 40 50

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
CHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
CHT Per share dataCHT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share

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 2Y4.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.85%, CHT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CHT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.30.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CHT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.85%

5.2 History

The dividend of CHT has a limited annual growth rate of 1.22%.
CHT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
CHT Yearly Dividends per shareCHT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

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 2Y4.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.05%
CHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCHT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
CHT Dividend Payout.CHT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CHT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR

NYSE:CHT (12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 41.06 0 (0%)

41.06

+0.32 (+0.79%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)01-21 2026-01-21/bmo
Inst Owners23.47%
Inst Owner Change1.97%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap31.85B
Revenue(TTM)235.76B
Net Income(TTM)38.41B
Analysts73.33
Price Target42.2 (2.78%)
Short Float %0.09%
Short Ratio2.7
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.85%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.22%
DP100.98%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date07-03 2025-07-03 (1.670299)
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)-2.19%
PT rev (3m)-7.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
ROA 7.49%
ROE 10.2%
ROCE 10.9%
ROIC 8.79%
ROICexc 8.79%
ROICexgc 10.19%
OM 20.65%
PM (TTM) 16.29%
GM 36.71%
FCFM 18.97%
ROA(3y)6.99%
ROA(5y)6.91%
ROE(3y)9.63%
ROE(5y)9.43%
ROIC(3y)8.27%
ROIC(5y)8.08%
ROICexc(3y)9.42%
ROICexc(5y)9.09%
ROICexgc(3y)11.51%
ROICexgc(5y)11.28%
ROCE(3y)10.25%
ROCE(5y)10.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.52%
OM growth 3Y-1.88%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3Y-1.6%
PM growth 5Y0.48%
GM growth 3Y0.42%
GM growth 5Y1.01%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.86
Debt/EBITDA 0.39
Cap/Depr 86.39%
Cap/Sales 12.82%
Interest Coverage 136.34
Cash Conversion 89.58%
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)78.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.61%
Profit Quality(3y)123.22%
Profit Quality(5y)97.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.32%
EPS 3Y1.36%
EPS 5Y2.61%
EPS Q2Q%5.17%
EPS Next Y4.97%
EPS Next 2Y4.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.07%
Revenue growth 3Y3%
Revenue growth 5Y2.08%
Sales Q2Q%4.16%
Revenue Next Year3.53%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y2.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.06%
EBIT growth 3Y1.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.77%
EBIT Next Year90.43%
EBIT Next 3Y26.43%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-7.32%
FCF growth 3Y8.57%
FCF growth 5Y0.96%
OCF growth 1Y-4.7%
OCF growth 3Y1.92%
OCF growth 5Y1.82%

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 of CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (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 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR?

The financial health rating of CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) is 6 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CHT stock?

The dividend rating of CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 100.98%.