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

NYSE:SKM • US78440P3064

Current stock price

29.2 USD
-1.18 (-3.88%)
At close:
29.4 USD
+0.2 (+0.68%)
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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.

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1. SKM Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SKM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
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 2025 1T 2T 3T 4T 5T

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of SKM (1.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Equity of SKM (3.02%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of SKM (2.96%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SKM is below the industry average of 6.97%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.29%
ROE 3.02%
ROIC 2.96%
ROA(3y)2.97%
ROA(5y)3.9%
ROE(3y)7.66%
ROE(5y)10.32%
ROIC(3y)4.49%
ROIC(5y)4.35%
SKM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSKM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of SKM (2.27%) is worse than 68.18% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SKM has declined.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 6.28%, SKM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SKM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • SKM has a Gross Margin of 96.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SKM outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
  • SKM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.28%
PM (TTM) 2.27%
GM 96.29%
OM growth 3Y-12.33%
OM growth 5Y-2.83%
PM growth 3Y-24.05%
PM growth 5Y-22.25%
GM growth 3Y0.15%
GM growth 5Y0.09%
SKM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSKM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SKM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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 2025 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 2025 10T 20T 30T 40T

2.2 Solvency

  • SKM has an Altman-Z score of 2.35. 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.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.35, SKM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SKM has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.50. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SKM would need 6.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SKM (6.50) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • SKM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating SKM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SKM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SKM outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 6.5
Altman-Z 2.35
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC2.43%
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 2025 5T 10T 15T 20T

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that SKM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • SKM has a Current ratio (1.03) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • SKM has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. 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 Quick ratio (1.00) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 1
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 2025 2T 4T 6T 8T

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3. SKM Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for SKM have decreased strongly by -68.42% in the last year.
  • SKM shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.01% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, SKM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.69% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.69% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-68.42%
EPS 3Y-23.79%
EPS 5Y-23.01%
EPS Q2Q%-62.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.69%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-4.05%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, SKM will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 29.53% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, SKM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y205.81%
EPS Next 2Y80.17%
EPS Next 3Y52.43%
EPS Next 5Y29.53%
Revenue Next Year3.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%

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 accelerating.
  • 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 43.58, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SKM.
  • 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 25.23, SKM is valued quite expensively.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.22, SKM is valued correctly.
  • SKM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • SKM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.58
Fwd PE 14.22
SKM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSKM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SKM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SKM is cheaper than 72.73% 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 10.57
EV/EBITDA 5.45
SKM Per share dataSKM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

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.
  • SKM's earnings are expected to grow with 52.43% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y80.17%
EPS Next 3Y52.43%

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5. SKM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.53%, SKM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • SKM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.07.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, SKM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.53%

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
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 161.69% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP161.69%
EPS Next 2Y80.17%
EPS Next 3Y52.43%
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 2025 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 (3/26/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 29.4 +0.2 (+0.68%)

29.2

-1.18 (-3.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners22.28%
Inst Owner Change0.78%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap11.20B
Revenue(TTM)17.10T
Net Income(TTM)388.61B
Analysts71.33
Price Target28.19 (-3.46%)
Short Float %0.86%
Short Ratio1.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.53%
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.54%
DP161.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-134.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-260.14%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.95%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-83.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-260.14%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.38%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-38.56%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-24.95%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-23.83%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.54%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.54%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.37%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.3%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.3%
PT rev (1m)13.48%
PT rev (3m)26.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.58
Fwd PE 14.22
P/S 0.99
P/FCF 10.57
P/OCF 4.3
P/B 1.31
P/tB 1.86
EV/EBITDA 5.45
EPS(TTM)0.67
EY2.29%
EPS(NY)2.05
Fwd EY7.03%
FCF(TTM)2.76
FCFY9.46%
OCF(TTM)6.78
OCFY23.23%
SpS29.59
BVpS22.26
TBVpS15.71
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.32
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.29%
ROE 3.02%
ROCE 4.55%
ROIC 2.96%
ROICexc 3.17%
ROICexgc 3.82%
OM 6.28%
PM (TTM) 2.27%
GM 96.29%
FCFM 9.33%
ROA(3y)2.97%
ROA(5y)3.9%
ROE(3y)7.66%
ROE(5y)10.32%
ROIC(3y)4.49%
ROIC(5y)4.35%
ROICexc(3y)4.91%
ROICexc(5y)4.73%
ROICexgc(3y)6.26%
ROICexgc(5y)6.16%
ROCE(3y)6.9%
ROCE(5y)6.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.87%
OM growth 3Y-12.33%
OM growth 5Y-2.83%
PM growth 3Y-24.05%
PM growth 5Y-22.25%
GM growth 3Y0.15%
GM growth 5Y0.09%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF 6.5
Debt/EBITDA 1.9
Cap/Depr 64.71%
Cap/Sales 13.59%
Interest Coverage 2.74
Cash Conversion 84.04%
Profit Quality 410.7%
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 2.35
F-Score5
WACC2.43%
ROIC/WACC1.22
Cap/Depr(3y)72%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.54%
Profit Quality(3y)262.57%
Profit Quality(5y)219.02%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-68.42%
EPS 3Y-23.79%
EPS 5Y-23.01%
EPS Q2Q%-62.14%
EPS Next Y205.81%
EPS Next 2Y80.17%
EPS Next 3Y52.43%
EPS Next 5Y29.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.69%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.4%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-4.05%
Revenue Next Year3.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
EBIT growth 1Y-41.14%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.68%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.48%
EBIT Next Year388.72%
EBIT Next 3Y71.4%
EBIT Next 5Y39.22%
FCF growth 1Y-36.29%
FCF growth 3Y-8.93%
FCF growth 5Y-5.65%
OCF growth 1Y-22.61%
OCF growth 3Y-8.76%
OCF growth 5Y-7.61%

SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR / SKM Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SKM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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 4 / 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 43.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.31.


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 grow by 205.81% in the next year.