CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR (CHT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CHT - US17133Q5027 - ADR
43.885 USD
-0.66 (-1.49%)
Taking everything into account, CHT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CHT was compared to 34 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. CHT scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 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.
CHT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.97%, CHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
CHT has a better Return On Equity (10.36%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.94%, CHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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 7.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.94%) for CHT is above the 3 year average (8.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.97% | ||
| ROE | 10.36% | ||
| ROIC | 8.94% |
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
CHT has a Profit Margin of 16.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHT outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
CHT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CHT has a better Operating Margin (20.54%) than 82.35% 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 36.60%, CHT is not doing good in the industry: 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.27% | ||
| GM | 36.6% |
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
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CHT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of CHT is 0.89, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CHT, only 0.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.89, CHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.12% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.08, CHT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
CHT has a Current Ratio of 1.15. 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 Current ratio of 1.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CHT outperforms 55.88% of its industry peers.
CHT has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. 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 Quick ratio of 1.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CHT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.82% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.61% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.95% in the past year.
CHT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.82%
EPS 3Y1.36%
EPS 5Y2.61%
EPS Q2Q%3.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.95%
Revenue growth 3Y3%
Revenue growth 5Y2.08%
Sales Q2Q%4.83%
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 5.27% 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 Y4.41%
EPS Next 2Y4.02%
EPS Next 3Y5.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.25%
Revenue Next 2Y2.62%
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 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. 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
The decent profitability rating of CHT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.02%
EPS Next 3Y5.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CHT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.64%.
CHT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1803.71.
CHT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
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 97.19% 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.
DP97.19%
EPS Next 2Y4.02%
EPS Next 3Y5.27%
NYSE:CHT (8/26/2025, 1:23:27 PM)
43.885
-0.66 (-1.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.56%
Inst Owner Change4.11%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap34.04B
Analysts71.76
Price Target46.16 (5.18%)
Short Float %0.11%
Short Ratio3.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.22%
DP97.19%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.18%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.44%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.17%
Max EPS beat(4)7.04%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.74%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.23%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)0.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.45%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.04%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.67%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.71%
PT rev (1m)3.02%
PT rev (3m)3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
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 | 6.97% | ||
| ROE | 10.36% | ||
| ROCE | 11.08% | ||
| ROIC | 8.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.11% | ||
| OM | 20.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.27% | ||
| GM | 36.6% | ||
| FCFM | 21.04% |
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 | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 137.48 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| 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)3.82%
EPS 3Y1.36%
EPS 5Y2.61%
EPS Q2Q%3.15%
EPS Next Y4.41%
EPS Next 2Y4.02%
EPS Next 3Y5.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.95%
Revenue growth 3Y3%
Revenue growth 5Y2.08%
Sales Q2Q%4.83%
Revenue Next Year3.25%
Revenue Next 2Y2.62%
Revenue Next 3Y2.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.34%
EBIT growth 3Y1.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.77%
EBIT Next Year89.41%
EBIT Next 3Y24.66%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y12.65%
FCF growth 3Y8.57%
FCF growth 5Y0.97%
OCF growth 1Y2.97%
OCF growth 3Y1.92%
OCF growth 5Y1.82%