Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:4904 Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Ltd TPE:4904
89 GF Score
Price NT$105.50
GF Value NT$97.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Profitability Rank?

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co TPE:4904 +0.96% 89 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates TPE:4904 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$97.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.72%. As of today, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


TPE:4904 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Profitability Rank vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=5079.64 / 28663.901
=17.72 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Far EasTone Telecommunications Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Profitability Rank compare to VZ and TMUS?
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Far EasTone Telecommunications Co and its competitors. Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far EasTone Telecommunications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$97.36, compared to a current price of NT$105.50 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 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 Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$105.50 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$97.36. GuruFocus considers Far EasTone Telecommunications Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4904:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: NT$97.36 vs. price of NT$105.50 (8.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4904 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Business Description

Address No. 207, Tun-Hwa South Road, 28th Floor, Section 2, Taipei, TWN
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Ltd is a telecommunications company. It provides mobile telecommunications services (including voice and internet services), international simple resale services, digital value-added services, sale of cellular phone equipment and accessories and enterprise information and communication integration services, etc. The company operating segments are Mobile services business, Fixed-line services business, Sales business. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in Taiwan.
89GF Score

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NT$105.50
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NT$97.36
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