Is CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD (CHT) Halal?

NYSE Communication Services Taiwan $32.8B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD (CHT) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 113.7% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 113.7%
/ 30%
175.3%
/ 30%
113.8%
/ 30%
0.39%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 113.7%
/ 33%
175.3%
/ 33%
113.8%
/ 33%
0.39%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 7.1%
/ 33%
10.9%
/ 33%
7.1%
/ 33%
0.39%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 113.7%
/ 33%
175.3%
/ 33%
113.8%
/ 33%
0.39%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 7.1%
/ 33%
10.9%
/ 33%
7.1%
/ 50%
0.39%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
27.0
Forward: 25.3
EPS
$1.56
Dividend Yield
397.0%
Payout: 97.7%
P/B Ratio
27.0
EV/EBITDA
3.8
EV: $321.5B
Revenue
$234.8B
Growth: 0.5%
Beta
0.1
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.5

Profitability

Gross Margin 36.8%
Operating Margin 17.5%
Net Margin 16.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 10.1%
Return on Assets (ROA) 5.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$77.4B
Free Cash Flow$49.6B
Total Debt$38.0B
Debt-to-Equity9.5
Current Ratio1.5
Total Assets$535.9B

Price & Trading

Last Close$42.55
50-Day MA$42.65
200-Day MA$43.28
Avg Volume208K
Beta0.1
52-Week Range
$37.03
$47.03

About CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD (CHT)

CEO
Dr. Chih-Cheng Chien
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Country
Taiwan
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$32.8B
Currency
USD

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated telecommunications service provider in Taiwan and internationally. The company operates through Consumer Business, Enterprise Business, International Business, and Others segments. Its services primarily include mobile, fixed-line, information and communication technology (ICT), and sales and other services. The company offers mobile services, including prepaid and postpaid plans; fixed-line services, such as fixed broadband and voice, leased line, video, and satellite services; and fixed broadband services comprising broadband access, data communication, and Wi-Fi services. It also provides ICT services consisting of cloud, content delivery network, advanced networks defense system, and web application firewall. In addition, it distributes and sells mobile handsets and wearable devices on its mobile network to customers through its directly owned stores, online store, and third-party retailers, as well as offers interconnection services. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Taipei City, Taiwan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD (CHT) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD's debt ratio?

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD's debt ratio is 113.7% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 7.1%.

What are CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD's key financial metrics?

CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD has a market capitalization of $32.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 27.0, and revenue of $234.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 36.8% and a net margin of 16.4%. Return on equity stands at 10.1%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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