SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR (SKM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SKM - US78440P3064 - ADR
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+0.46 (+2.23%)
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Overall SKM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SKM against 22 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. SKM has an average financial health and profitability rating. SKM has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SKM was profitable.
- SKM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- SKM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- SKM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SKM's Return On Assets of 1.96% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SKM outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of SKM (4.84%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SKM has a Return On Invested Capital (4.16%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SKM is in line with the industry average of 6.24%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.96% | ||
| ROE | 4.84% | ||
| ROIC | 4.16% |
ROA(3y)3.49%
ROA(5y)4.26%
ROE(3y)9.3%
ROE(5y)10.97%
ROIC(3y)5.97%
ROIC(5y)5.01%
1.3 Margins
- SKM has a Profit Margin of 3.28%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SKM outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SKM has grown nicely.
- With a Operating Margin value of 6.99%, SKM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SKM has grown nicely.
- SKM's Gross Margin of 96.29% is amongst the best of the industry. SKM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SKM has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.28% | ||
| GM | 96.29% |
OM growth 3Y7.06%
OM growth 5Y10.23%
PM growth 3Y-21.7%
PM growth 5Y6.84%
GM growth 3Y0.21%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- SKM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- SKM has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SKM has more shares outstanding
- SKM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- SKM has an Altman-Z score of 2.27. This is not the best score and indicates that SKM is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of SKM (2.27) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SKM is 6.75, which is on the high side as it means it would take SKM, 6.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- SKM has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.75) which is in line with its industry peers.
- SKM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating SKM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.80, SKM is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.27 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC2.74%
2.3 Liquidity
- SKM has a Current Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that SKM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SKM has a Current ratio of 1.07. This is in the better half of the industry: SKM outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that SKM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of SKM (1.03) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for SKM have decreased strongly by -49.20% in the last year.
- SKM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.54% yearly.
- SKM shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.76%.
- SKM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.2%
EPS 3Y-10.72%
EPS 5Y7.54%
EPS Q2Q%-161.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y2.32%
Revenue growth 5Y0.22%
Sales Q2Q%-12.22%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.30% on average over the next years.
- SKM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y-64.48%
EPS Next 2Y-3.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
EPS Next 5Y3.3%
Revenue Next Year-4.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.85%
Revenue Next 3Y0.06%
Revenue Next 5Y1.27%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.10, SKM is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SKM is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.33, SKM is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.35, which indicates a very decent valuation of SKM.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SKM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SKM to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.12), we can say SKM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SKM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SKM is cheaper than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SKM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SKM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.8
EPS Next 2Y-3.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.11%, SKM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- SKM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.49.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, SKM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SKM decreases each year by -17.54%.
- SKM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- SKM pays out 142.08% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP142.08%
EPS Next 2Y-3.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
21.1
+0.46 (+2.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Inst Owners23.96%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.09B
Revenue(TTM)17.28T
Net Income(TTM)566.92B
Analysts73.33
Price Target22.05 (4.5%)
Short Float %0.61%
Short Ratio2.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
Yearly Dividend1.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.54%
DP142.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-162%
Min EPS beat(2)-260.14%
Max EPS beat(2)-63.85%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-71.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-260.14%
Max EPS beat(4)39.29%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-36.97%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-24.55%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-26.54%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.54%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.54%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.08%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.24%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)13.69%
PT rev (1m)-1.14%
PT rev (3m)-9.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.93 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 1.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.21 |
EPS(TTM)1
EY4.74%
EPS(NY)2.04
Fwd EY9.66%
FCF(TTM)2.84
FCFY13.45%
OCF(TTM)7.2
OCFY34.12%
SpS30.56
BVpS20.7
TBVpS13.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.8
Graham Number21.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.96% | ||
| ROE | 4.84% | ||
| ROCE | 5.39% | ||
| ROIC | 4.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.51% | ||
| OM | 6.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.28% | ||
| GM | 96.29% | ||
| FCFM | 9.28% |
ROA(3y)3.49%
ROA(5y)4.26%
ROE(3y)9.3%
ROE(5y)10.97%
ROIC(3y)5.97%
ROIC(5y)5.01%
ROICexc(3y)6.55%
ROICexc(5y)5.45%
ROICexgc(3y)8.56%
ROICexgc(5y)7.15%
ROCE(3y)7.69%
ROCE(5y)6.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y13.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y24.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.81%
OM growth 3Y7.06%
OM growth 5Y10.23%
PM growth 3Y-21.7%
PM growth 5Y6.84%
GM growth 3Y0.21%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 68.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 282.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.27 |
F-Score5
WACC2.74%
ROIC/WACC1.52
Cap/Depr(3y)77.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)17.78%
Profit Quality(3y)204.14%
Profit Quality(5y)165.54%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.2%
EPS 3Y-10.72%
EPS 5Y7.54%
EPS Q2Q%-161.97%
EPS Next Y-64.48%
EPS Next 2Y-3.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
EPS Next 5Y3.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y2.32%
Revenue growth 5Y0.22%
Sales Q2Q%-12.22%
Revenue Next Year-4.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.85%
Revenue Next 3Y0.06%
Revenue Next 5Y1.27%
EBIT growth 1Y-35.26%
EBIT growth 3Y9.54%
EBIT growth 5Y10.47%
EBIT Next Year150.47%
EBIT Next 3Y40.4%
EBIT Next 5Y24.79%
FCF growth 1Y-24.89%
FCF growth 3Y13.29%
FCF growth 5Y39.8%
OCF growth 1Y-20.23%
OCF growth 3Y0.22%
OCF growth 5Y4.9%
SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR / SKM FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SKM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SKM.
Can you provide the valuation status for SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR (SKM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR (SKM) stock?
SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR (SKM) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR (SKM) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR (SKM) is 21.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.02.
What is the earnings growth outlook for SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR (SKM) is expected to decline by -64.48% in the next year.