Analyzing NYSE:KT's Dividend Potential.

KT CORP-SP ADR (NYSE:KT) is a hidden gem unveiled by our stock screening tool, featuring a promising dividend outlook alongside solid fundamentals. NYSE:KT demonstrates decent financial health and profitability while ensuring a sustainable dividend. Let's break it down further.

How do we evaluate the Dividend for NYSE:KT?

ChartMill employs its own Dividend Rating system for all stocks. This score, on a scale of 0 to 10, is determined by evaluating different dividend factors, such as yield, historical performance, dividend growth, and sustainability. NYSE:KT has been assigned a 7 for dividend:

• KT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.55%, which is a nice return.
• KT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.24. KT pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
• KT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
• On average, the dividend of KT grows each year by 11.46%, which is quite nice.
• KT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.

Exploring NYSE:KT's Health

ChartMill employs its own Health Rating for stock assessment. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, is calculated by examining various liquidity and solvency ratios. In the case of NYSE:KT, the assigned 5 reflects its health status:

• KT has a Altman-Z score of 1.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. KT outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
• KT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. KT outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
• A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that KT is not too dependend on debt financing.
• The Debt to Equity ratio of KT (0.46) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.

What does the Profitability looks like for NYSE:KT

ChartMill's Profitability Rating offers a unique perspective on stock analysis, providing scores from 0 to 10. These ratings consider a wide range of profitability metrics and margins, both in comparison to industry peers and on their own merits. For NYSE:KT, the assigned 7 is a significant indicator of profitability:

• The Return On Assets of KT (2.55%) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
• KT has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.25%) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
• The last Return On Invested Capital (4.25%) for KT is above the 3 year average (4.21%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
• In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KT has grown nicely.
• In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KT has grown nicely.
• Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 64.63%, KT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
• KT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.

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Keep in mind

This article should in no way be interpreted as advice. The article is based on the observed metrics at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and trade or invest at your own responsibility.