KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KT - US48268K1016 - ADR
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Taking everything into account, KT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KT was compared to 37 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. KT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KT may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth KT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- KT had positive earnings in the past year.
- KT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years KT has been profitable.
- KT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KT has a Return On Assets of 2.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: KT outperforms 64.86% of its industry peers.
- KT has a better Return On Equity (5.52%) than 64.86% of its industry peers.
- KT has a Return On Invested Capital (3.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KT is below the industry average of 6.52%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.68%) for KT is above the 3 year average (3.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.24% | ||
| ROE | 5.52% | ||
| ROIC | 3.68% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)2.43%
ROE(3y)5.51%
ROE(5y)6.05%
ROIC(3y)3.37%
ROIC(5y)3.61%
1.3 Margins
- KT has a better Profit Margin (3.44%) than 62.16% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KT has declined.
- KT has a Operating Margin (5.67%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KT has declined.
- KT has a Gross Margin of 64.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: KT outperforms 75.68% of its industry peers.
- KT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.44% | ||
| GM | 64.86% |
OM growth 3Y-23.02%
OM growth 5Y-8.46%
PM growth 3Y-31.15%
PM growth 5Y-6.84%
GM growth 3Y2.62%
GM growth 5Y2.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KT is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KT has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, KT has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for KT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.67, we must say that KT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- KT has a better Altman-Z score (1.67) than 78.38% of its industry peers.
- KT has a debt to FCF ratio of 20.23. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KT would need 20.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KT (20.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that KT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- KT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) than 78.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC2.51%
2.3 Liquidity
- KT has a Current Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that KT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- KT has a Current ratio of 1.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KT outperforms 56.76% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.20 indicates that KT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KT has a Quick ratio of 1.20. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KT outperforms 59.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- KT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -52.83%.
- Measured over the past years, KT shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.48% on average per year.
- KT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.39%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.66% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.83%
EPS 3Y-30.81%
EPS 5Y-5.48%
EPS Q2Q%11.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y2.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%7.09%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 49.59% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.89% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y272.5%
EPS Next 2Y79.45%
EPS Next 3Y51.02%
EPS Next 5Y49.59%
Revenue Next Year5.7%
Revenue Next 2Y2.3%
Revenue Next 3Y2.35%
Revenue Next 5Y3.89%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- KT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.03.
- 62.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.94. KT is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.36, the valuation of KT can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KT indicates a rather cheap valuation: KT is cheaper than 94.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.94, KT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KT is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KT.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- KT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- KT's earnings are expected to grow with 51.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y79.45%
EPS Next 3Y51.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.32%, which is a nice return.
- KT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.33.
- KT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.32% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of KT grows each year by 23.26%, which is quite nice.
- KT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- KT pays out 57.77% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- KT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP57.77%
EPS Next 2Y79.45%
EPS Next 3Y51.02%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11
Inst Owners34.05%
Inst Owner Change0.13%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.41B
Revenue(TTM)27.97T
Net Income(TTM)962.62B
Analysts85.71
Price Target23.65 (21.16%)
Short Float %1.13%
Short Ratio2.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.26%
DP57.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.11%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.11%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.99%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.93%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.73%
PT rev (1m)6.4%
PT rev (3m)-4.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 3 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.23 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY3.33%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY10.68%
FCF(TTM)0.81
FCFY4.13%
OCF(TTM)6.5
OCFY33.29%
SpS39.38
BVpS24.57
TBVpS22.22
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.24% | ||
| ROE | 5.52% | ||
| ROCE | 5.15% | ||
| ROIC | 3.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.75% | ||
| OM | 5.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.44% | ||
| GM | 64.86% | ||
| FCFM | 2.05% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)2.43%
ROE(3y)5.51%
ROE(5y)6.05%
ROIC(3y)3.37%
ROIC(5y)3.61%
ROICexc(3y)3.92%
ROICexc(5y)4.24%
ROICexgc(3y)4.36%
ROICexgc(5y)4.78%
ROCE(3y)4.68%
ROCE(5y)5.01%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.88%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.78%
OM growth 3Y-23.02%
OM growth 5Y-8.46%
PM growth 3Y-31.15%
PM growth 5Y-6.84%
GM growth 3Y2.62%
GM growth 5Y2.31%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.71 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | 59.5% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
F-Score7
WACC2.51%
ROIC/WACC1.47
Cap/Depr(3y)100.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.35%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.83%
EPS 3Y-30.81%
EPS 5Y-5.48%
EPS Q2Q%11.63%
EPS Next Y272.5%
EPS Next 2Y79.45%
EPS Next 3Y51.02%
EPS Next 5Y49.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y2.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%7.09%
Revenue Next Year5.7%
Revenue Next 2Y2.3%
Revenue Next 3Y2.35%
Revenue Next 5Y3.89%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.48%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.94%
EBIT Next Year546.75%
EBIT Next 3Y82.9%
EBIT Next 5Y44.2%
FCF growth 1Y-43.16%
FCF growth 3Y9.09%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.86%
OCF growth 3Y-3.07%
OCF growth 5Y6.23%
KT CORP-SP ADR / KT FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KT.
Can you provide the valuation status for KT CORP-SP ADR?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KT CORP-SP ADR (KT). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KT CORP-SP ADR?
KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of KT CORP-SP ADR based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) is 30.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.79.
How sustainable is the dividend of KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) stock?
The dividend rating of KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.77%.