CHT (Chunghwa Telecom Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.33 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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CHT Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd CHT
81 GF Score
Price $42.60
GF Value $42.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Chunghwa Telecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chunghwa Telecom Co CHT +0.38% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates CHT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, Chunghwa Telecom Co ranks worse than 62.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Chunghwa Telecom Co's current share price is $42.60. Chunghwa Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.26. Chunghwa Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.33.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chunghwa Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.93   Med: 2.17   Max: 2.52
Current: 2.42

During the past years, Chunghwa Telecom Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.52. The lowest was 1.93. And the median was 2.17.

CHT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.28% of 289 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs CHT: 2.42

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Chunghwa Telecom Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.030. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $18.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Chunghwa Telecom Co  (NYSE:CHT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Chunghwa Telecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chunghwa Telecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chunghwa Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Chunghwa Telecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Chunghwa Telecom Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Chunghwa Telecom Co Quarterly Data
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CHT vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chunghwa Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Chunghwa Telecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chunghwa Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chunghwa Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Chunghwa Telecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Chunghwa Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=42.60/18.26
=2.33

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Chunghwa Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Chunghwa Telecom Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=16.03/330.2130*330.2130
=16.030

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Chunghwa Telecom Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 13.916 241.018 19.066
201609 14.673 241.428 20.069
201612 14.528 241.432 19.870
201703 15.749 243.801 21.331
201706 14.753 244.955 19.888
201709 15.309 246.819 20.482
201712 15.533 246.524 20.806
201803 17.052 249.554 22.563
201806 15.422 251.989 20.209
201809 15.465 252.439 20.230
201812 15.690 251.233 20.622
201903 16.072 254.202 20.878
201906 14.773 256.143 19.045
201909 15.202 256.759 19.551
201912 15.940 256.974 20.483
202003 16.387 258.115 20.964
202006 15.637 257.797 20.029
202009 16.279 260.280 20.653
202012 17.191 260.474 21.794
202103 17.592 264.877 21.931
202106 16.762 271.696 20.372
202109 17.222 274.310 20.732
202112 17.532 278.802 20.765
202203 17.613 287.504 20.229
202206 15.779 296.311 17.584
202209 15.327 296.808 17.052
202212 15.944 296.797 17.739
202303 16.521 301.836 18.074
202306 15.245 305.109 16.499
202309 15.047 307.789 16.143
202312 15.686 306.746 16.886
202403 15.965 312.332 16.879
202406 14.534 314.175 15.276
202409 15.091 315.301 15.805
202412 15.150 315.605 15.851
202503 15.456 319.799 15.959
202506 15.959 322.561 16.338
202509 15.986 324.800 16.252
202512 15.794 324.054 16.094
202603 16.030 330.213 16.030

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.33 mean?
Chunghwa Telecom Co (CHT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.33 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Chunghwa Telecom Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.17. Over the past decade, Chunghwa Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.93 to 2.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Chunghwa Telecom Co ranks #180 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is Chunghwa Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chunghwa Telecom Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.33 is near median its 10-year median of 2.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.93 to a high of 2.52. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Chunghwa Telecom Co's value of 2.33 is 30.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chunghwa Telecom Co ranks #180 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chunghwa Telecom Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chunghwa Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chunghwa Telecom Co ranks #180 out of 289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Chunghwa Telecom Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Chunghwa Telecom Co's value of 2.33 is 30.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chunghwa Telecom Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.93 to 2.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Chunghwa Telecom Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.79, based on 289 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chunghwa Telecom Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.33 is 30.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Chunghwa Telecom Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chunghwa Telecom Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chunghwa Telecom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chunghwa Telecom Co (CHT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.01, compared to a current price of $42.60 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 30.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.79. Chunghwa Telecom Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chunghwa Telecom Co (CHT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Chunghwa Telecom Co (CHT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chunghwa Telecom Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $42.60 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.01. GuruFocus considers Chunghwa Telecom Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.33 (near median its 10-year median of 2.17)
  • GF Value™: $42.01 vs. price of $42.60 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#180 of 289)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chunghwa Telecom Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2412:Taiwan
Address Hsinyi Road, Section 1, No. 21-3, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, TWN, 100012
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd is Taiwan's integrated telecom operator, providing fixed-line, wireless, and Internet and data services. The company's reportable segments are: Consumer Business, Enterprise Business, International Business, and Others. The majority of its revenue comes from the Consumer Business, which focuses on individual and home-centric businesses, such as mobile, fixed broadband, Wi-Fi, IPTV (MOD), and OTT services. The Enterprise business offers IDC, cloud, cybersecurity, 5G, AIoT, data, AI, enterprise digital transformation, and system integration services to businesses, and the International business segment represents services offered to international customers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in Taiwan.
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