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

NYSE:SKM • US78440P3064

32.56 USD
+1.78 (+5.78%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
32.95 USD
+0.39 (+1.2%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

SKM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. SKM has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SKM is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SKM was profitable.
  • SKM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years SKM has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years SKM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 in line with its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of SKM (4.84%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.16%, SKM is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SKM is in line with the industry average of 6.60%.
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

  • SKM's Profit Margin of 3.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SKM outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
  • SKM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 6.99%, SKM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SKM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 96.29%, SKM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SKM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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. 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SKM has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SKM has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SKM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • SKM has an Altman-Z score of 2.45. 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 2.45, SKM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% 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.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.75, SKM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80 indicates that SKM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SKM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SKM outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 6.75
Altman-Z 2.45
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

  • 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.
  • The Current ratio of SKM (1.07) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • 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 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • SKM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -49.20%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.54% on average over the past years.
  • SKM shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.76%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.22% on average over the past years.
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.
  • SKM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y-67.85%
EPS Next 2Y-3.6%
EPS Next 3Y0.08%
EPS Next 5Y1.69%
Revenue Next Year-4.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.85%
Revenue Next 3Y0.06%
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.
  • 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.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • SKM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.92.
  • 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 27.97.
  • SKM is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.73.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SKM is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • SKM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.92
Fwd PE 15.73
SKM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSKM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • SKM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SKM is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SKM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.2
EV/EBITDA 5.31
SKM Per share dataSKM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of SKM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.23
EPS Next 2Y-3.6%
EPS Next 3Y0.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.81%, SKM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.51, SKM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.79, SKM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.81%

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 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

SK TELECOM CO LTD-SPON ADR

NYSE:SKM (2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 32.95 +0.39 (+1.2%)

32.56

+1.78 (+5.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners23.96%
Inst Owner Change3.1%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.49B
Revenue(TTM)17.28T
Net Income(TTM)566.92B
Analysts72.67
Price Target24.84 (-23.71%)
Short Float %0.74%
Short Ratio1.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.81%
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)12.63%
PT rev (3m)3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-44.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-48.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.92
Fwd PE 15.73
P/S 1.04
P/FCF 11.2
P/OCF 4.41
P/B 1.54
P/tB 2.29
EV/EBITDA 5.31
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY3.13%
EPS(NY)2.07
Fwd EY6.36%
FCF(TTM)2.91
FCFY8.93%
OCF(TTM)7.38
OCFY22.66%
SpS31.32
BVpS21.21
TBVpS14.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.23
Graham Number22.06
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 2.45
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-4.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.85%
Revenue Next 3Y0.06%
Revenue Next 5Y1.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-35.26%
EBIT growth 3Y9.54%
EBIT growth 5Y10.47%
EBIT Next Year150.47%
EBIT Next 3Y40.4%
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 31.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.54.


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.