Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (CHT)vsLiberty Latin America Ltd (LILA)
CHT
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd
$44.56
-1.33%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $35.00B
LILA
Liberty Latin America Ltd
$7.56
+0.93%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd generates 5310% more annual revenue ($240.29B vs $4.44B). CHT leads profitability with a 16.2% profit margin vs -11.2%. CHT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. CHT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CHT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
LILA
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.8%
Fair Value
$123.94
Current Price
$44.56
$79.38 discount
Margin of Safety
+67.0%
Fair Value
$24.87
Current Price
$7.56
$17.31 discount
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
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -92.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.1%
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 : LILA
The strongest argument for LILA centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CHT
The primary concerns for CHT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : LILA
The primary concerns for LILA are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 16.43 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHT profiles as a mature stock while LILA is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LILA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — 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 35/100), backed by strong 16.2% margins. LILA offers better value entry with a 67.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Liberty Latin America Ltd
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Liberty Latin America Ltd., provides fixed, mobile and submarine telecommunications services. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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