Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (CHT)vsSK Telecom Co Ltd ADR (SKM)
CHT
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd
$44.56
-1.33%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $35.00B
SKM
SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR
$37.44
-8.71%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $15.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR generates 6990% more annual revenue ($17.04T vs $240.29B). CHT leads profitability with a 16.2% profit margin vs 2.1%. SKM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. CHT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CHT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SKM
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.8%
Fair Value
$123.94
Current Price
$44.56
$79.38 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SKM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Generating 718.9B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.0x book value
3.2% earnings growth
ROE of 0.3% — below average capital efficiency
2.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 1.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : SKM
The strongest argument for SKM centers on Free Cash Flow, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.88 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CHT
The primary concerns for CHT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : SKM
The primary concerns for SKM are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 63.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHT profiles as a mature stock while SKM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SKM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
CHT is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
SKM generates stronger free cash flow (718.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CHT scores higher overall (59/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 16.2% margins. 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.
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.
SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. provides wireless telecommunications services in South Korea and internationally. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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