Is NYSE:KT a Good Fit for Dividend Investing?

KT CORP-SP ADR (NYSE:KT) was identified as a stock worth exploring by dividend investors by our stock screener. NYSE:KT scores well on profitability, solvency and liquidity. At the same time it seems to pay a decent dividend. We'll explore this a bit deeper below.

Assessing Dividend for NYSE:KT

ChartMill provides a Dividend Rating for every stock, ranging from 0 to 10. This rating assesses various dividend aspects, including yield, growth, and sustainability. NYSE:KT earns a 7 out of 10:

• With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.57%, KT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
• KT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.01. KT pays more dividend than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
• KT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.24.
• The dividend of KT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.46%!
• KT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.

Health Insights: NYSE:KT

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 better Altman-Z score (1.46) than 85.29% of its industry peers.
• With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.52, KT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
• KT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
• Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.46, KT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.

Exploring NYSE:KT's Profitability

ChartMill employs its own Profitability Rating system for stock evaluation. This score, ranging from 0 to 10, is derived from an analysis of diverse profitability metrics and margins. In the case of NYSE:KT, the assigned 6 is noteworthy for profitability:

• The Return On Assets of KT (2.52%) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
• KT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KT has grown nicely.
• KT has a Gross Margin of 64.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: KT outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
• 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.