Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (CHT)vsAlphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)
CHT
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd
$43.18
+0.82%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $33.47B
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$383.25
+1.35%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.67T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class A generates 79% more annual revenue ($422.50B vs $236.11B). GOOGL leads profitability with a 37.9% profit margin vs 16.4%. CHT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. GOOGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
CHT
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
GOOGL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+78.7%
Fair Value
$199.21
Current Price
$43.18
$156.03 discount
Margin of Safety
+41.0%
Fair Value
$649.31
Current Price
$383.25
$266.06 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 21.6B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.1%
Earnings expanding 82.0% YoY
Generating 19.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.0x book value
0.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.2x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CHT
The strongest argument for CHT centers on Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 17.5%.
Bull Case : GOOGL
The strongest argument for GOOGL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.9% and operating margin at 36.1%. Revenue growth of 21.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CHT
The primary concerns for CHT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHT profiles as a value stock while GOOGL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GOOGL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
GOOGL is growing revenue faster at 21.8% — sustainability is the question.
CHT generates stronger free cash flow (21.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GOOGL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 37.9% margins and 21.8% revenue growth. CHT offers better value entry with a 78.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Alphabet Inc Class A
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. The two co-founders of Google remained as controlling shareholders, board members, and employees at Alphabet. Alphabet is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and one of the world's most valuable companies.
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