Is CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD (CHT) Halal?
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
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-Equity | 9.5 |
| Current Ratio | 1.5 |
| Total Assets | $535.9B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $42.55 |
| 50-Day MA | $42.65 |
| 200-Day MA | $43.28 |
| Avg Volume | 208K |
| Beta | 0.1 |
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52-Week Range
$37.03
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About CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD (CHT)
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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