Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (CHT)vsAlphabet Inc Class C (GOOG)
CHT
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd
$45.90
+0.39%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $33.99B
GOOG
Alphabet Inc Class C
$344.41
+0.21%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.10T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class C generates 82% more annual revenue ($445.87B vs $244.93B). GOOG leads profitability with a 54.8% profit margin vs 16.1%. GOOG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.22. GOOG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
CHT
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
GOOG
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.6%
Fair Value
$123.41
Current Price
$45.90
$77.51 discount
Margin of Safety
+28.7%
Fair Value
$475.72
Current Price
$344.41
$131.31 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 15.2B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 21.6%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.0%
Earnings expanding 294.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 12.3x book value
4.6% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CHT
The strongest argument for CHT centers on Free Cash Flow, Debt/Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.1% and operating margin at 21.6%.
Bull Case : GOOG
The strongest argument for GOOG centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 54.8% and operating margin at 34.0%. Revenue growth of 24.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CHT
The primary concerns for CHT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : GOOG
The primary concerns for GOOG are Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHT profiles as a mature stock while GOOG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GOOG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
GOOG is growing revenue faster at 24.2% — sustainability is the question.
CHT generates stronger free cash flow (15.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GOOG scores higher overall (75/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 54.8% margins and 24.2% revenue growth. CHT offers better value entry with a 65.6% 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 C
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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