Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (CHT)vsShenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN)
CHT
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd
$44.56
-1.33%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $35.00B
SHEN
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co
$16.12
+1.32%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $891.79M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd generates 66260% more annual revenue ($240.29B vs $362.11M). CHT leads profitability with a 16.2% profit margin vs -12.7%. SHEN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.87. CHT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CHT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SHEN
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
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 SHEN.
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
Earnings expanding 11630.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.0x book value
3.2% earnings growth
4.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -5.1% — below average capital efficiency
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 : SHEN
The strongest argument for SHEN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.87 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 : SHEN
The primary concerns for SHEN are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHT profiles as a mature stock while SHEN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHEN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — 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 51/100), 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.
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company, provides a range of broadband communication services and cell tower placement space in the mid-Atlantic part of the United States. The company is headquartered in Edinburg, Virginia.
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