KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KT - US48268K1016 - ADR
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Overall KT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KT against 37 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. KT has an average financial health and profitability rating. KT is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! KT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KT was profitable.
KT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years KT has 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 2.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KT outperforms 64.86% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 5.42%, KT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
KT has a Return On Invested Capital (3.60%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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(3.60%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.2% | ||
| ROE | 5.42% | ||
| ROIC | 3.6% |
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 3.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: KT outperforms 62.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KT has declined.
KT has a Operating Margin of 5.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KT outperforms 45.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KT has declined.
KT's Gross Margin of 65.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KT outperforms 78.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.38% | ||
| GM | 65.13% |
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.
KT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KT has an Altman-Z score of 1.64. 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 1.64, KT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
KT has a debt to FCF ratio of 35.52. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KT would need 35.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KT has a Debt to FCF ratio (35.52) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that KT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.53, 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 | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC2.51%
2.3 Liquidity
KT has a Current Ratio of 1.19. 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 1.19, KT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that KT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KT has a Quick ratio of 1.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KT outperforms 59.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 |
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.
Looking at the last year, KT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.21% 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%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.21%
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 4.21% 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 5Y4.21%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.43, the valuation of KT can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.77. KT is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.78, the valuation of KT can be described as very 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.
KT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KT.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.34 |
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.
KT's earnings are expected to grow with 51.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y80.36%
EPS Next 3Y51.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.31%, which is a nice return.
KT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.41.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, KT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
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
57.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KT. 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.
DP57.55%
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)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.98%
Inst Owner Change18.8%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.19B
Revenue(TTM)26.43T
Net Income(TTM)928.43B
Analysts85.71
Price Target22.1 (16.01%)
Short Float %0.94%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.26%
DP57.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.49%
Min EPS beat(2)0.12%
Max EPS beat(2)6.85%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-131.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-538.17%
Max EPS beat(4)6.85%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-71.45%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-45.86%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-17.12%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.68%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.68%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.41%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.25%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.94%
PT rev (1m)-3.5%
PT rev (3m)-13.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)62.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.94 | ||
| P/B | 0.77 | ||
| P/tB | 0.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.34 |
EPS(TTM)0.67
EY3.52%
EPS(NY)2.17
Fwd EY11.39%
FCF(TTM)0.48
FCFY2.5%
OCF(TTM)6.49
OCFY34.05%
SpS39.5
BVpS24.59
TBVpS22.15
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.2% | ||
| ROE | 5.42% | ||
| ROCE | 5.03% | ||
| ROIC | 3.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.61% | ||
| OM | 5.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.38% | ||
| GM | 65.13% | ||
| FCFM | 1.2% |
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 | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.66 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 35.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
F-Score7
WACC2.51%
ROIC/WACC1.43
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 Y278.57%
EPS Next 2Y80.36%
EPS Next 3Y51.18%
EPS Next 5Y49.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.21%
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 5Y4.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.48%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.94%
EBIT Next Year546.75%
EBIT Next 3Y82.9%
EBIT Next 5Y44.65%
FCF growth 1Y66.66%
FCF growth 3Y9.09%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y6.95%
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.
What is the valuation status for KT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KT CORP-SP ADR (KT). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of KT stock?
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 28.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.77.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KT stock?
The dividend rating of KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.55%.