KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KT • US48268K1016

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This KT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. KT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KT was profitable.
  • In the past year KT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years KT has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years KT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
KT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1T 2T 3T 4T 5T

1.2 Ratios

  • KT's Return On Assets of 4.03% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KT outperforms 67.57% of its industry peers.
  • KT has a better Return On Equity (9.80%) than 70.27% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.69%, KT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.95%. This is below the industry average of 6.02%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (5.69%) for KT is above the 3 year average (3.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.03%
ROE 9.8%
ROIC 5.69%
ROA(3y)2.5%
ROA(5y)2.85%
ROE(3y)6.24%
ROE(5y)7.07%
ROIC(3y)3.95%
ROIC(5y)4.07%
KT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.12%, KT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • KT has a Operating Margin of 8.74%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KT outperforms 51.35% of its industry peers.
  • KT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of KT (64.74%) is better than 72.97% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.74%
PM (TTM) 6.12%
GM 64.74%
OM growth 3Y9.88%
OM growth 5Y12.04%
PM growth 3Y7.56%
PM growth 5Y17.36%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y1.66%
KT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. KT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • KT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • KT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KT Yearly Shares OutstandingKT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
KT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10T 20T 30T 40T

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.77, we must say that KT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • KT has a better Altman-Z score (1.77) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KT is 13.55, which is on the high side as it means it would take KT, 13.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • KT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 13.55. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KT outperforms 56.76% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57 indicates that KT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.57, KT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.57
Debt/FCF 13.55
Altman-Z 1.77
ROIC/WACC2.27
WACC2.51%
KT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5T 10T 15T

2.3 Liquidity

  • KT has a Current Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that KT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.20, KT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KT has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. 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 Quick ratio (1.16) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.16
KT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5T 10T

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3. KT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 273.12% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.50% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.86% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, KT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)273.12%
EPS 3Y10.71%
EPS 5Y21.5%
EPS Q2Q%117.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.86%
Revenue growth 3Y3.26%
Revenue growth 5Y3.38%
Sales Q2Q%4.1%

3.2 Future

  • KT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.56% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.18%
EPS Next 2Y-2.99%
EPS Next 3Y1.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.92%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y1.13%
Revenue Next 5Y3.9%

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 decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
KT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10T 20T 30T
KT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1K 2K 3K

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4. KT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.85, the valuation of KT can be described as very reasonable.
  • KT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KT is cheaper than 97.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.35. KT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.08 indicates a reasonable valuation of KT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KT indicates a rather cheap valuation: KT is cheaper than 81.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.23), we can say KT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.85
Fwd PE 10.08
KT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • KT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KT is cheaper than 97.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.86
EV/EBITDA 3.16
KT Per share dataKT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of KT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y-2.99%
EPS Next 3Y1.56%

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5. KT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.89%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.21, KT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.89%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of KT grows each year by 13.22%, which is quite nice.
  • KT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.22%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
KT Yearly Dividends per shareKT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500 1K 1.5K

5.3 Sustainability

  • 33.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of KT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.4%
EPS Next 2Y-2.99%
EPS Next 3Y1.56%
KT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500B 1T 1.5T
KT Dividend Payout.KT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KT CORP-SP ADR

NYSE:KT (4/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 21.32 0 (0%)

21.32

-0.35 (-1.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-10
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners30.7%
Inst Owner Change1.83%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.28B
Revenue(TTM)28.24T
Net Income(TTM)1.73T
Analysts85
Price Target25.05 (17.5%)
Short Float %1.32%
Short Ratio2.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.89%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.22%
DP33.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-37.93%
Max EPS beat(2)15.79%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.93%
Max EPS beat(4)15.79%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-66.8%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-50.44%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-33.91%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.11%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.11%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.98%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.98%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.96%
PT rev (1m)2.76%
PT rev (3m)5.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.85
Fwd PE 10.08
P/S 0.54
P/FCF 16.86
P/OCF 3.07
P/B 0.86
P/tB 0.94
EV/EBITDA 3.16
EPS(TTM)2.41
EY11.3%
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY9.92%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY5.93%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY32.54%
SpS39.65
BVpS24.79
TBVpS22.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.41
Graham Number36.6609 (71.96%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.03%
ROE 9.8%
ROCE 7.9%
ROIC 5.69%
ROICexc 6.75%
ROICexgc 7.17%
OM 8.74%
PM (TTM) 6.12%
GM 64.74%
FCFM 3.19%
ROA(3y)2.5%
ROA(5y)2.85%
ROE(3y)6.24%
ROE(5y)7.07%
ROIC(3y)3.95%
ROIC(5y)4.07%
ROICexc(3y)4.67%
ROICexc(5y)4.78%
ROICexgc(3y)5.05%
ROICexgc(5y)5.32%
ROCE(3y)5.46%
ROCE(5y)5.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.93%
OM growth 3Y9.88%
OM growth 5Y12.04%
PM growth 3Y7.56%
PM growth 5Y17.36%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y1.66%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.57
Debt/FCF 13.55
Debt/EBITDA 1.57
Cap/Depr 102.63%
Cap/Sales 14.31%
Interest Coverage 6.13
Cash Conversion 77.14%
Profit Quality 52.07%
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.16
Altman-Z 1.77
F-Score7
WACC2.51%
ROIC/WACC2.27
Cap/Depr(3y)98.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.1%
Profit Quality(3y)182.18%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)273.12%
EPS 3Y10.71%
EPS 5Y21.5%
EPS Q2Q%117.82%
EPS Next Y-12.18%
EPS Next 2Y-2.99%
EPS Next 3Y1.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.86%
Revenue growth 3Y3.26%
Revenue growth 5Y3.38%
Sales Q2Q%4.1%
Revenue Next Year-0.92%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y1.13%
Revenue Next 5Y3.9%
EBIT growth 1Y205.03%
EBIT growth 3Y13.47%
EBIT growth 5Y15.83%
EBIT Next Year143.11%
EBIT Next 3Y37.26%
EBIT Next 5Y23%
FCF growth 1Y-47.05%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-2.37%
OCF growth 1Y-2.45%
OCF growth 3Y11.17%
OCF growth 5Y0.84%

KT CORP-SP ADR / KT Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KT.


What is the valuation status of KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KT CORP-SP ADR (KT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) stock?

KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is KT CORP-SP ADR?

The financial health rating of KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) is 4 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KT stock?

The dividend rating of KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.4%.