Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (CHT)vsIDT Corporation (IDT)
CHT
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd
$44.79
-1.33%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $35.16B
IDT
IDT Corporation
$55.92
+0.92%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd generates 18738% more annual revenue ($240.29B vs $1.28B). CHT leads profitability with a 16.2% profit margin vs 6.4%. IDT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. CHT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CHT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
IDT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.7%
Fair Value
$123.58
Current Price
$44.79
$78.79 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for IDT.
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.1x book value
3.2% earnings growth
4.5% revenue growth
1.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.4% margin — thin
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 : IDT
The strongest argument for IDT centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. PEG of 1.42 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 : IDT
The primary concerns for IDT are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHT profiles as a mature stock while IDT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
IDT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — 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 53/100), backed by strong 16.2% 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.
IDT Corporation
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
IDT Corporation operates in the communications and payments industries in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
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