KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
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Taking everything into account, KT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KT was compared to 36 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. KT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KT was profitable.
- KT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years KT has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years KT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KT's Return On Assets of 2.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KT outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- KT has a better Return On Equity (5.52%) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.68%, KT is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- KT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.37%. This is below the industry average of 7.01%.
- 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 Profit Margin of 3.44%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KT outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KT has declined.
- With a Operating Margin value of 5.67%, KT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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 75.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KT has grown nicely.
| 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
- KT has an Altman-Z score of 1.73. This is a bad value and indicates that KT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.73, KT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KT is 20.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take KT, 20.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KT has a Debt to FCF ratio (20.23) which 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.
- KT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.73 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC2.52%
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 (1.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KT has a Quick 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.
- KT has a Quick ratio (1.20) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- KT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.21%.
- 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%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.21%
Revenue growth 3Y2.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%4.1%
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, KT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y272.5%
EPS Next 2Y79.45%
EPS Next 3Y51.02%
EPS Next 5Y49.59%
Revenue Next Year5.9%
Revenue Next 2Y2.33%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5Y4.1%
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
- KT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.70.
- 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- KT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.68.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.10, 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 88.89% 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 (28.06), we can say KT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.1 |
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 | 28.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.7 |
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)0.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y79.45%
EPS Next 3Y51.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.72%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.21, 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 1.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.26%!
- KT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 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)02-10 2026-02-10
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners34.05%
Inst Owner Change6.83%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.36B
Revenue(TTM)26.43T
Net Income(TTM)962.62B
Analysts85.71
Price Target24.23 (2.84%)
Short Float %1.07%
Short Ratio2.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
Yearly Dividend1.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.26%
DP57.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-37.93%
Max EPS beat(2)6.85%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-142.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-538.17%
Max EPS beat(4)6.85%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-77.54%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-48.55%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-22.55%
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)9.63%
PT rev (3m)-0.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-31.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-80.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.56 | ||
| P/B | 0.94 | ||
| P/tB | 1.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.7 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY2.8%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY9.01%
FCF(TTM)0.82
FCFY3.48%
OCF(TTM)6.62
OCFY28.09%
SpS40.1
BVpS25.02
TBVpS22.63
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.27
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 | 1.73 |
F-Score7
WACC2.52%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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%N/A
EPS Next Y272.5%
EPS Next 2Y79.45%
EPS Next 3Y51.02%
EPS Next 5Y49.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.21%
Revenue growth 3Y2.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%4.1%
Revenue Next Year5.9%
Revenue Next 2Y2.33%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5Y4.1%
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 5Y44.26%
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 6 / 10 to KT CORP-SP ADR (KT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 35.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.94.
How sustainable is the dividend of KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) stock?
The dividend rating of KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.77%.