Cogent Communications Group Inc (CCOI)vsChunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (CHT)
CCOI
Cogent Communications Group Inc
$16.83
-2.66%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $865.84M
CHT
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd
$44.56
-1.33%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $35.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd generates 26917% more annual revenue ($240.29B vs $889.40M). CHT leads profitability with a 16.2% profit margin vs -19.1%. CHT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. CHT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CCOI
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
CHT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+56.6%
Fair Value
$61.13
Current Price
$16.83
$44.30 discount
Margin of Safety
+65.8%
Fair Value
$123.94
Current Price
$44.56
$79.38 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 22809.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -877.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.0x book value
3.2% earnings growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCOI
The strongest argument for CCOI centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : CHT
The strongest argument for CHT centers on Debt/Equity, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.2% and operating margin at 21.8%.
Bear Case : CCOI
The primary concerns for CCOI are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CHT
The primary concerns for CHT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCOI profiles as a turnaround stock while CHT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CCOI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
CHT is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
CHT generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CHT scores higher overall (59/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 16.2% margins. CCOI offers better value entry with a 56.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cogent Communications Group Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. provides high-speed Internet access, private networks and data center colocation services in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Australia and Africa. The company is headquartered in Washington, the District of Columbia.
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. provides telecommunications services in Taiwan. The company is headquartered in Taipei City, Taiwan.
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