SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR (SKM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SKM • US78440P3064

31.5 USD
+2.22 (+7.58%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
30.69 USD
-0.81 (-2.57%)
After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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This SKM 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, SKM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SKM was compared to 22 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. SKM has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SKM has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. SKM Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SKM was profitable.
  • In the past year SKM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years SKM has always been profitable.
  • SKM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SKM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSKM 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 1T 2T 3T 4T 5T

1.2 Ratios

  • SKM has a Return On Assets (1.96%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • SKM has a Return On Equity of 4.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SKM outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of SKM (4.16%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SKM is in line with the industry average of 7.01%.
Industry RankSector 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%
SKM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSKM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 3.28%, SKM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SKM has grown nicely.
  • SKM has a Gross Margin of 96.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SKM outperforms 95.45% 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 RankSector 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%
SKM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSKM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. SKM Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SKM is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SKM has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SKM has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for SKM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SKM Yearly Shares OutstandingSKM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
SKM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSKM 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.44 indicates that SKM is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • SKM has a better Altman-Z score (2.44) 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of SKM (0.80) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 6.75
Altman-Z 2.44
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC2.75%
SKM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSKM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5T 10T 15T 20T

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that SKM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of SKM (1.07) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that SKM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • SKM's Quick ratio of 1.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SKM outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 1.03
SKM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSKM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2T 4T 6T 8T

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3. SKM Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • SKM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -49.20%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, SKM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.54% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -3.76% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, SKM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.22% on average per year.
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 1.69% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-67.85%
EPS Next 2Y-3.6%
EPS Next 3Y0.08%
EPS Next 5Y1.69%
Revenue Next Year-4.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.88%
Revenue Next 3Y0.03%
Revenue Next 5Y1.12%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
SKM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSKM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5T 10T 15T
SKM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSKM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2K 4K 6K 8K

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4. SKM Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • SKM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.50.
  • SKM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • SKM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.03.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.64, the valuation of SKM can be described as correct.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SKM.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SKM to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.11), we can say SKM is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.5
Fwd PE 15.64
SKM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSKM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

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 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SKM is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.14
EV/EBITDA 5.23
SKM Per share dataSKM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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)4.18
EPS Next 2Y-3.6%
EPS Next 3Y0.08%

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5. SKM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • SKM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.30%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.63, SKM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • SKM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.3%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SKM decreases each year by -17.54%.
  • SKM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
SKM Yearly Dividends per shareSKM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2K 4K 6K 8K

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-3.6%
EPS Next 3Y0.08%
SKM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSKM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1T 2T 3T
SKM Dividend Payout.SKM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SKM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SKM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR

NYSE:SKM (3/4/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 30.69 -0.81 (-2.57%)

31.5

+2.22 (+7.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners23.96%
Inst Owner Change0.72%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap12.08B
Revenue(TTM)17.28T
Net Income(TTM)566.92B
Analysts72.67
Price Target28.19 (-10.51%)
Short Float %0.94%
Short Ratio1.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.3%
Yearly Dividend1.46
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)23.32%
PT rev (3m)23.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.5
Fwd PE 15.64
P/S 1.03
P/FCF 11.14
P/OCF 4.39
P/B 1.53
P/tB 2.27
EV/EBITDA 5.23
EPS(TTM)1
EY3.17%
EPS(NY)2.01
Fwd EY6.39%
FCF(TTM)2.83
FCFY8.98%
OCF(TTM)7.18
OCFY22.79%
SpS30.47
BVpS20.63
TBVpS13.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.18
Graham Number21.55
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.44
F-Score5
WACC2.75%
ROIC/WACC1.51
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-67.85%
EPS Next 2Y-3.6%
EPS Next 3Y0.08%
EPS Next 5Y1.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y2.32%
Revenue growth 5Y0.22%
Sales Q2Q%-12.22%
Revenue Next Year-4.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.88%
Revenue Next 3Y0.03%
Revenue Next 5Y1.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-35.26%
EBIT growth 3Y9.54%
EBIT growth 5Y10.47%
EBIT Next Year148%
EBIT Next 3Y41.86%
EBIT Next 5Y24.53%
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 4 / 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 31.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.53.


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 -67.85% in the next year.