Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (CHT)vsAT&T Inc (T)
CHT
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd
$41.75
-3.11%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $32.51B
T
AT&T Inc
$28.31
+2.05%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $200.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd generates 88% more annual revenue ($236.11B vs $125.65B). T leads profitability with a 17.5% profit margin vs 16.4%. T appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.60. T earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CHT
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
T
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-118.0%
Fair Value
$19.47
Current Price
$41.75
$22.28 premium
Margin of Safety
-34.3%
Fair Value
$21.08
Current Price
$28.31
$7.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 50.0% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 21.6B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
3.6% earnings growth
Trading at 26.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.6% revenue growth
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CHT
The strongest argument for CHT centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 17.5%. Revenue growth of 50.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : T
The strongest argument for T centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.5% and operating margin at 18.4%.
Bear Case : CHT
The primary concerns for CHT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : T
The primary concerns for T are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHT profiles as a growth stock while T is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
T carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
CHT is growing revenue faster at 50.0% — sustainability is the question.
CHT generates stronger free cash flow (21.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
T scores higher overall (63/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 17.5% margins. Both earn "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.
AT&T Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company, Delaware-registered but headquartered at Whitacre Tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas. It is the world largest telecommunications company, and the second largest provider of mobile telephone services.
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