KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KT - US48268K1016 - ADR
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KT. KT was compared to 37 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of KT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on KT. Finally 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.
- KT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years KT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- KT's Return On Assets of 2.24% is fine compared to the rest 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.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.68%, KT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KT is below the industry average of 6.52%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.37%) for KT is below the current ROIC(3.68%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.44%, KT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KT has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.67%, KT is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KT has declined.
- KT's Gross Margin of 64.86% is fine compared to the rest 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KT is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- 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
- KT has an Altman-Z score of 1.67. This is a bad value and indicates that KT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.67, KT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- KT has a Debt to FCF ratio (20.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that KT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- KT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.54. This is in the better half of the industry: KT outperforms 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
- A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that KT should not have too much problems paying 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.20, KT is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KT have decreased strongly by -52.83% in the last year.
- 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.39% in the past year.
- KT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.66% yearly.
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
- KT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 49.59% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.89% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.03, KT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.94. KT is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.36 indicates a reasonable valuation of KT.
- 94.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.94), we can say KT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- KT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of KT may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KT's earnings are expected to grow with 51.02% in the coming years.
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.33, KT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- 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
- The dividend of KT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.26%!
- 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
- 57.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KT. 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%.