Comparing Viper Networks (OTCMKTS:VPER) and Chunghwa Telecom (NYSE:CHT)

Viper Networks (OTCMKTS:VPER) and Chunghwa Telecom (NYSE:CHT) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Viper Networks and Chunghwa Telecom’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Viper Networks	-8.49%	N/A	N/A
Chunghwa Telecom	16.29%	9.63%	7.13%

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Viper Networks and Chunghwa Telecom, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Viper Networks	0	0	0	0	0.00
Chunghwa Telecom	0	1	0	0	2.00

Institutional & Insider Ownership

2.1% of Chunghwa Telecom shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Chunghwa Telecom shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Viper Networks and Chunghwa Telecom”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Viper Networks	$940,000.00	3.61	-$320,000.00	N/A	N/A
Chunghwa Telecom	$7.16 billion	5.08	$1.13 billion	$1.49	31.47

Chunghwa Telecom has higher revenue and earnings than Viper Networks.

Risk & Volatility

Viper Networks has a beta of -1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 237% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chunghwa Telecom has a beta of 0.23, suggesting that its stock price is 77% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Chunghwa Telecom beats Viper Networks on 10 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Viper Networks

Viper Networks, Inc. manufactures and distributes LED lighting products. The company provides CyberGrab; Vnet, a communication application; Viper unified communications platform for carriers and providers; VRoom; parking lot lightings system; and solar power and telecom systems, as well as intelligent lighting solutions with camera, sensor, and wireless technologies. Its products are used in street, roadway, security, parking lot, and billboard lighting. Viper Networks, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Troy, Michigan.

About Chunghwa Telecom

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides telecommunication services in Taiwan and internationally. It operates through Consumer Business, Enterprise Business, International Business, and Others segments. The company offers local, domestic long distance, and international long distance fixed-line telephone services; mobile services such as prepaid and postpaid plans; broadband plans; and internet and data services. Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Taipei City, Taiwan.