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KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:KT - US48268K1016 - ADR

18.61 USD
-0.12 (-0.64%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
18.48 USD
-0.13 (-0.7%)
Pre-Market: 10/27/2025, 8:33:27 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, KT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KT was compared to 36 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. KT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KT scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally KT also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KT had positive earnings in the past year.
KT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KT had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1T 2T 3T 4T 5T

1.2 Ratios

KT has a Return On Assets of 2.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: KT outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KT (5.42%) is better than 69.44% of its industry peers.
KT has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KT outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KT is below the industry average of 5.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.60%) for KT is above the 3 year average (3.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.2%
ROE 5.42%
ROIC 3.6%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

KT has a Profit Margin of 3.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: KT outperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KT has declined.
KT has a Operating Margin (5.50%) which is in line with its industry peers.
KT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KT has a Gross Margin of 65.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: KT outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
KT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.5%
PM (TTM) 3.38%
GM 65.13%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KT has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for KT is higher compared to a year ago.
KT Yearly Shares OutstandingKT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10T 20T 30T 40T

2.2 Solvency

KT has an Altman-Z score of 1.63. This is a bad value and indicates that KT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
KT's Altman-Z score of 1.63 is amongst the best of the industry. KT outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
KT has a debt to FCF ratio of 35.52. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KT would need 35.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KT (35.52) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that KT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53. This is in the better half of the industry: KT outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 35.52
Altman-Z 1.63
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC2.51%
KT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5T 10T 15T

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that KT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KT (1.19) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that KT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KT (1.15) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.15
KT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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 -14.13%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.48% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.45% 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)-14.13%
EPS 3Y-30.81%
EPS 5Y-5.48%
EPS Q2Q%76.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.45%
Revenue growth 3Y2.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%13.46%

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 50.90% on average per year.
KT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y275.84%
EPS Next 2Y79.64%
EPS Next 3Y50.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y2.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5T 10T 15T 20T 25T
KT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1K -1K 2K 3K

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.99, KT is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KT indicates a rather cheap valuation: KT is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.89), we can say KT is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.62 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 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99, KT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.99
Fwd PE 8.62
KT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 100 200 300 400 500

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.
KT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 39.02
EV/EBITDA 3.27
KT Per share dataKT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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.
KT's earnings are expected to grow with 50.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y79.64%
EPS Next 3Y50.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.62%, KT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.31, 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 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.62%

5.2 History

The dividend of KT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.26%!
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500 1K 1.5K

5.3 Sustainability

57.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KT. 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.
DP57.55%
EPS Next 2Y79.64%
EPS Next 3Y50.9%
KT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

KT CORP-SP ADR

NYSE:KT (10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 18.48 -0.13 (-0.7%)

18.61

-0.12 (-0.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06
Inst Owners36.98%
Inst Owner Change-2.46%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.97B
Revenue(TTM)27502.69B
Net Income(TTM)928.43B
Analysts85.71
Price Target24.75 (32.99%)
Short Float %0.93%
Short Ratio2.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.62%
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.26%
DP57.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date07-30 2025-07-30 (0.216369)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.49%
Min EPS beat(2)0.12%
Max EPS beat(2)6.85%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-131.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-538.17%
Max EPS beat(4)6.85%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-71.45%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-45.86%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-17.12%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.68%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.68%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.41%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.25%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.94%
PT rev (1m)-3.69%
PT rev (3m)5.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.99
Fwd PE 8.62
P/S 0.47
P/FCF 39.02
P/OCF 2.86
P/B 0.75
P/tB 0.84
EV/EBITDA 3.27
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY7.15%
EPS(NY)2.16
Fwd EY11.61%
FCF(TTM)0.48
FCFY2.56%
OCF(TTM)6.51
OCFY34.97%
SpS39.63
BVpS24.67
TBVpS22.23
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number27.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.2%
ROE 5.42%
ROCE 5.03%
ROIC 3.6%
ROICexc 4.31%
ROICexgc 4.61%
OM 5.5%
PM (TTM) 3.38%
GM 65.13%
FCFM 1.2%
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 0.53
Debt/FCF 35.52
Debt/EBITDA 1.66
Cap/Depr 106.32%
Cap/Sales 15.22%
Interest Coverage 3.93
Cash Conversion 82.88%
Profit Quality 35.65%
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z 1.63
F-Score7
WACC2.51%
ROIC/WACC1.43
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)-14.13%
EPS 3Y-30.81%
EPS 5Y-5.48%
EPS Q2Q%76.52%
EPS Next Y275.84%
EPS Next 2Y79.64%
EPS Next 3Y50.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.45%
Revenue growth 3Y2.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%13.46%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y2.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.48%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.94%
EBIT Next Year546.96%
EBIT Next 3Y83.81%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y66.66%
FCF growth 3Y9.09%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y6.95%
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.


What is the valuation status for KT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to KT CORP-SP ADR (KT). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of KT stock?

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 13.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.75.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KT stock?

The dividend rating of KT CORP-SP ADR (KT) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.55%.