SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR (SKM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SKM - US78440P3064 - ADR
23.45 USD
+0.1 (+0.43%)
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 it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years SKM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 1.96%, SKM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 4.84%, SKM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SKM (4.16%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SKM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.97%. This 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 (3.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SKM has grown nicely.
- SKM's Operating Margin of 6.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SKM outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SKM has grown nicely.
- SKM has a better Gross Margin (96.29%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- SKM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for SKM remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- SKM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SKM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.32 indicates that SKM is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.32, SKM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- SKM has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.75. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SKM would need 6.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SKM's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.75 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SKM outperforms 50.00% of 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 | 2.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC2.74%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that SKM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.07, SKM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- SKM has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. 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 better Quick ratio (1.03) 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.54% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, SKM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.76% in the last year.
- 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
- SKM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.30% yearly.
- 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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.22, the valuation of SKM can be described as rather expensive.
- SKM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SKM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.32), we can say SKM is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.43 indicates a reasonable valuation of SKM.
- 68.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SKM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- SKM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SKM is valued cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- SKM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SKM is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of SKM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.08
EPS Next 2Y-3.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.45%, SKM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- SKM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.15.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, SKM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.45% |
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%
NYSE:SKM (1/22/2026, 11:49:08 AM)
23.45
+0.1 (+0.43%)
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 Change0.58%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.00B
Revenue(TTM)17.28T
Net Income(TTM)566.92B
Analysts73.33
Price Target22.86 (-2.52%)
Short Float %0.65%
Short Ratio2.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.45% |
Yearly Dividend1.42
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)2.47%
PT rev (3m)-6.63%
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)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.13 | ||
| P/tB | 1.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
EPS(TTM)1.01
EY4.31%
EPS(NY)2.05
Fwd EY8.75%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY12.18%
OCF(TTM)7.25
OCFY30.9%
SpS30.76
BVpS20.83
TBVpS13.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.08
Graham Number21.76
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 | 2.32 |
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 23.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.13.
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.