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.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of KT (2.24%) is better than 64.86% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of KT (5.52%) is better than 64.86% of its industry peers.
- KT has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KT outperforms 54.05% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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.
- KT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KT's Operating Margin of 5.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KT outperforms 48.65% of its industry peers.
- KT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KT has a better Gross Margin (64.86%) than 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
- KT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for KT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.66, we must say that KT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- KT's Altman-Z score of 1.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KT outperforms 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.
- KT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating KT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.54, KT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.66 |
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.24, KT is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- KT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -52.83%.
- KT shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.48% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, KT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.39% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, KT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.66% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.89% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y278.57%
EPS Next 2Y80.36%
EPS Next 3Y51.18%
EPS Next 5Y49.59%
Revenue Next Year5.7%
Revenue Next 2Y2.3%
Revenue Next 3Y2.35%
Revenue Next 5Y3.89%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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 29.49, KT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KT is valued a bit cheaper than 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- KT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.33, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.12 indicates a reasonable valuation of KT.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KT is valued cheaper than 94.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, KT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.12 |
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.
- KT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.2 |
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.
- 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 51.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y80.36%
EPS Next 3Y51.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, KT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, 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 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
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
- KT pays out 57.77% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of KT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP57.77%
EPS Next 2Y80.36%
EPS Next 3Y51.18%
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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 Change0.05%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.24B
Revenue(TTM)27.97T
Net Income(TTM)962.62B
Analysts85.71
Price Target22.1 (15.28%)
Short Float %0.94%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
Yearly Dividend1.22
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)-0.56%
PT rev (3m)-10.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.12 | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.95 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 0.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.2 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY3.39%
EPS(NY)2.1
Fwd EY10.97%
FCF(TTM)0.81
FCFY4.2%
OCF(TTM)6.49
OCFY33.85%
SpS39.32
BVpS24.53
TBVpS22.19
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.94
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 | 1.66 |
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 Y278.57%
EPS Next 2Y80.36%
EPS Next 3Y51.18%
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 29.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.78.
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%.