Chunghwa Telecom CoCHT +0.63%78 ROA % is 7.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 7.05. 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 372 Telecommunication Services companies, Chunghwa Telecom Co ranks better than 77.69% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Chunghwa Telecom Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,269 Mil.
Chunghwa Telecom Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $17,137 Mil. Therefore, Chunghwa Telecom Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chunghwa Telecom Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CHT'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.8 Med: 7.05 Max: 9
Current: 7.28
During the past 13 years, Chunghwa Telecom Co's highest ROA % was 9.00%. The lowest was 6.80%. And the median was 7.05%.
CHT's ROA % is ranked better than 77.69% of 372
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.745
vs CHT: 7.28
Chunghwa Telecom Co (NYSE:CHT) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Chunghwa Telecom Co ROA % Related Terms
Chunghwa Telecom Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chunghwa Telecom Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chunghwa Telecom Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chunghwa Telecom Co's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Chunghwa Telecom Co (CHT) has a ROA % of 7.40% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Chunghwa Telecom Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.05. Over the past decade, Chunghwa Telecom Co's ROA % has ranged from 6.80 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Chunghwa Telecom Co ranks #83 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Chunghwa Telecom Co's ROA % too high?
Chunghwa Telecom Co's current ROA % of 7.40% is near median its 10-year median of 7.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.80 to a high of 9.00. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.75. Chunghwa Telecom Co's value of 7.40% is 169.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chunghwa Telecom Co ranks #83 out of 372 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 ROA % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chunghwa Telecom Co ranks #83 out of 372 companies for ROA %. This places Chunghwa Telecom Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.75. Chunghwa Telecom Co's value of 7.40% is 169.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Chunghwa Telecom Co's own ROA % has ranged from 6.80 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.05 vs. the industry median of 2.75, 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 ROA % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.75, based on 372 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chunghwa Telecom Co's current ROA % of 7.40% is 169.6% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Chunghwa Telecom Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chunghwa Telecom Co's current ROA % is 7.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.05. 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 ROA % is 7.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.05 and 169.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.75. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chunghwa Telecom Co (CHT), the current ROA % is 7.40% 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:
ROA %: 7.40% (near median its 10-year median of 7.05)
GF Value™: $42.34 vs. price of $44.79 (5.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 169.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#83 of 372)
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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