KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

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This KT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

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 an average financial health and profitability rating. KT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KT Profitability Analysis

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.
  • In the past 5 years KT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
  • The Return On Equity of KT (5.52%) is better than 62.16% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.68%, KT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.76% 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 5.96%.
  • 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

  • With a Profit Margin value of 3.44%, KT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KT has declined.
  • KT has a Operating Margin (5.67%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • KT has a better Gross Margin (64.86%) than 72.97% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KT has grown nicely.
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. KT Health Analysis

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • KT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.71, we must say that KT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.71, KT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.08% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 20.23, KT is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.76% of the companies in the same 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 20.23
Altman-Z 1.71
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that KT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.24, KT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.05% 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.
  • KT's Quick ratio of 1.20 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KT outperforms 56.76% of its industry peers.
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. KT Growth Analysis

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 0.21% in the past 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%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
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.10% on average over the next years.
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. KT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 33.86 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KT.
  • 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.
  • KT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.29.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.58 indicates a reasonable valuation of KT.
  • 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.
  • KT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.86
Fwd PE 10.58
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 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.35
EV/EBITDA 3.6
KT Per share dataKT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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.
  • KT's earnings are expected to grow with 51.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y79.45%
EPS Next 3Y51.02%

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5. KT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.72%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • KT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.18.
  • KT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.72%

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
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

  • 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%
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KT CORP-SP ADR

NYSE:KT (3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 22.01 0 (0%)

22.01

-0.32 (-1.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-10
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners34.05%
Inst Owner Change11.29%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.61B
Revenue(TTM)26.43T
Net Income(TTM)962.62B
Analysts85.71
Price Target24.38 (10.77%)
Short Float %0.81%
Short Ratio1.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)3.09%
PT rev (3m)6.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-31.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.86
Fwd PE 10.58
P/S 0.56
P/FCF 27.35
P/OCF 3.39
P/B 0.9
P/tB 0.99
EV/EBITDA 3.6
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY2.95%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY9.45%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY3.66%
OCF(TTM)6.49
OCFY29.47%
SpS39.31
BVpS24.52
TBVpS22.18
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.94
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 1.71
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 Year539.13%
EBIT Next 3Y82.54%
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 33.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.9.


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%.