KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KT • US48268K1016

24.54 USD
+0.39 (+1.61%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
25.31 USD
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

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. KT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
  • KT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 0 1T 2T 3T 4T 5T

1.2 Ratios

  • KT has a better Return On Assets (2.24%) than 62.16% of its industry peers.
  • KT has a better Return On Equity (5.52%) than 62.16% 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.
  • KT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.37%. This is below the industry average of 6.69%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
KT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • KT's Profit Margin of 3.44% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KT outperforms 59.46% of its industry peers.
  • KT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.67%, KT is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 64.86%, KT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
KT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KT has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KT has more shares outstanding
  • 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 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 10T 20T 30T 40T

2.2 Solvency

  • KT has an Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is a bad value and indicates that KT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of KT (1.74) is better than 81.08% 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.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 20.23, KT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that KT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • KT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KT outperforms 78.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 20.23
Altman-Z 1.74
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC2.52%
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 0 5T 10T 15T

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.
  • KT has a Current ratio (1.24) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.20, KT is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 1.2
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 5T 10T

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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.
  • KT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.21%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.66% on average over the past years.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, KT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 49.59% on average per year.
  • 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.
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 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 4K

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 37.18 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KT is cheaper than 62.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • KT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.99.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.59, 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 89.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. KT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.18
Fwd PE 11.59
KT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.96
EV/EBITDA 3.78
KT Per share dataKT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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.
  • KT has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y79.45%
EPS Next 3Y51.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • KT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.74%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.25, 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 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.74%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of KT grows each year by 23.26%, which is quite nice.
  • 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
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

  • 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%
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 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 CORP-SP ADR

NYSE:KT (2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 25.31 +0.77 (+3.14%)

24.54

+0.39 (+1.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-10
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners34.05%
Inst Owner Change6.83%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.83B
Revenue(TTM)26.43T
Net Income(TTM)962.62B
Analysts85.71
Price Target24.23 (-1.26%)
Short Float %1.05%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.74%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 37.18
Fwd PE 11.59
P/S 0.61
P/FCF 29.96
P/OCF 3.72
P/B 0.98
P/tB 1.09
EV/EBITDA 3.78
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY2.69%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY8.63%
FCF(TTM)0.82
FCFY3.34%
OCF(TTM)6.6
OCFY26.9%
SpS40.01
BVpS24.96
TBVpS22.58
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.25
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.74
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 37.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.98.


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%.