CHT (Chunghwa Telecom Co) Research & Development: $144 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHT Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd CHT
78 GF Score
Price $44.81
GF Value $42.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Chunghwa Telecom Co Research & Development?

Chunghwa Telecom Co CHT +0.67% 78 Research & Development is $144 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Chunghwa Telecom Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $35 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $144 Mil.

Chunghwa Telecom Co  (NYSE:CHT) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Chunghwa Telecom Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Chunghwa Telecom Co Research & Development Chart

Chunghwa Telecom Co Annual Data
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Chunghwa Telecom Co Quarterly Data
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Chunghwa Telecom Co Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $144 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $144 Mil mean?
Chunghwa Telecom Co (CHT) has a Research & Development of $144 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Chunghwa Telecom Co and its competitors.
Is Chunghwa Telecom Co's Research & Development too high?
Chunghwa Telecom Co's current Research & Development is $144 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to TMUS and VZ?
Chunghwa Telecom Co's Research & Development of $144 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Chunghwa Telecom Co and its competitors. Chunghwa Telecom Co's current Research & Development is $144 Mil. 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 $44.81 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $144 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chunghwa Telecom Co (CHT), the current Research & Development is $144 Mil 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 $44.81 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:

  • Research & Development: $144 Mil
  • GF Value™: $42.34 vs. price of $44.81 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

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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