Chunghwa Telecom CoCHT +0.63%78 FCF Margin % is 10.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 18.91. GuruFocus rates CHT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Chunghwa Telecom Co ranks better than 80.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chunghwa Telecom Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHT'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61 Med: 18.91 Max: 23.1
Current: 20.33
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Chunghwa Telecom Co was 23.10%. The lowest was 1.61%. And the median was 18.91%.
CHT's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.65% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.25
vs CHT: 20.33
Chunghwa Telecom Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Chunghwa Telecom Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chunghwa Telecom Co's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chunghwa Telecom Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chunghwa Telecom Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chunghwa Telecom Co's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (CHT) has a FCF Margin % of 10.46% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Chunghwa Telecom Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 18.91. Over the past decade, Chunghwa Telecom Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.61 to 23.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Chunghwa Telecom Co ranks #71 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Chunghwa Telecom Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Chunghwa Telecom Co's current FCF Margin % of 10.46% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 18.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 23.10. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. Chunghwa Telecom Co's value of 10.46% is 26.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chunghwa Telecom Co ranks #71 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chunghwa Telecom Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chunghwa Telecom Co's FCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chunghwa Telecom Co ranks #71 out of 367 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Chunghwa Telecom Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. Chunghwa Telecom Co's value of 10.46% is 26.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Chunghwa Telecom Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.61 to 23.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.91 vs. the industry median of 8.25, 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 FCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.25, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chunghwa Telecom Co's current FCF Margin % of 10.46% is 26.8% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Chunghwa Telecom Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chunghwa Telecom Co's current FCF Margin % is 10.46%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 18.91. 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 $42.34, compared to a current price of $44.79 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 10.46%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 18.91 and 26.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.25. Chunghwa Telecom Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chunghwa Telecom Co (CHT), the current FCF Margin % is 10.46% as of Mar. 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 $44.79 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.34.
GuruFocus considers Chunghwa Telecom Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHT:
FCF Margin %: 10.46% (45% below median its 10-year median of 18.91)
GF Value™: $42.34 vs. price of $44.79 (5.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#71 of 367)
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 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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