CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CHT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US17133Q5027 - ADR - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CHT. CHT was compared to 35 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. CHT has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, CHT is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CHT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CHT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CHT has a better Return On Assets (7.00%) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
CHT has a better Return On Equity (9.52%) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.23%, CHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CHT is in line with the industry average of 7.12%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7% | ||
| ROE | 9.52% | ||
| ROIC | 8.23% |
ROA(3y)6.99%
ROA(5y)6.91%
ROE(3y)9.63%
ROE(5y)9.43%
ROIC(3y)8.27%
ROIC(5y)8.08%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.30%, CHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHT has remained more or less at the same level.
CHT has a better Operating Margin (20.51%) than 82.86% of its industry peers.
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 36.61%, CHT is not doing good in the industry: 77.14% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CHT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.3% | ||
| GM | 36.61% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, CHT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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
The Debt to FCF ratio of CHT is 0.90, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CHT, only 0.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CHT (0.90) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
CHT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.08, CHT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.63 indicates that CHT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CHT has a Current ratio of 1.63. This is in the better half of the industry: CHT outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that CHT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CHT has a better Quick ratio (1.46) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.75% over the past year.
CHT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.61% yearly.
CHT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.08%.
CHT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.75%
EPS 3Y1.36%
EPS 5Y2.61%
EPS Q2Q%4.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y3%
Revenue growth 5Y2.08%
Sales Q2Q%1.57%
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 3.04% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CHT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.93%
EPS Next 2Y3.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y2.48%
Revenue Next 3Y2.44%
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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
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
CHT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.15, CHT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, CHT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
CHT pays out 98.09% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CHT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP98.09%
EPS Next 2Y3.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:CHT (8/5/2025, 11:00:10 AM)
44.93
+1.25 (+2.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.56%
Inst Owner Change-1.13%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap34.85B
Analysts71.76
Price Target44.81 (-0.27%)
Short Float %0.11%
Short Ratio3.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.22%
DP98.09%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.18%
Max EPS beat(2)7.04%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.17%
Max EPS beat(4)7.04%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.29%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.08%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.8%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.45%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.07%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.56%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.71%
PT rev (1m)-4.33%
PT rev (3m)10.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
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
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7% | ||
| ROE | 9.52% | ||
| ROCE | 10.2% | ||
| ROIC | 8.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.44% | ||
| OM | 20.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.3% | ||
| GM | 36.61% | ||
| FCFM | 21.11% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.15%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 139.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| 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)2.75%
EPS 3Y1.36%
EPS 5Y2.61%
EPS Q2Q%4.13%
EPS Next Y3.93%
EPS Next 2Y3.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y3%
Revenue growth 5Y2.08%
Sales Q2Q%1.57%
Revenue Next Year3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y2.48%
Revenue Next 3Y2.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.32%
EBIT growth 3Y1.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.77%
EBIT Next Year89.41%
EBIT Next 3Y24.66%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y16.85%
FCF growth 3Y8.57%
FCF growth 5Y0.97%
OCF growth 1Y3.62%
OCF growth 3Y1.92%
OCF growth 5Y1.82%