(KT) KT - Overview
Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Telecom Services | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 9.389m USD | Total Return: 1.5% in 12m
Mobile Services, Broadband Internet, IPTV, Financial Services, Real Estate
Total Rating 27
Safety 72
Buy Signal -0.93
Telecom Services
Industry Rotation: +5.0
Industry Rotation: +5.0
Market Cap:
9.39B
Avg Turnover: 18.6M
Avg Turnover: 18.6M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility24.0%
VaR 5th Pctl4.12%
VaR vs Median4.35%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio-0.01
Rel. Str. IBD22.6
Rel. Str. Peer Group22.9
Character TTM
Beta0.324
Beta Downside0.047
Hurst Exponent0.562
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD21.37%
CAGR/Max DD1.09
CAGR/Mean DD4.17
EPS (Earnings per Share)
EPS CAGR: -10.69%
EPS Trend: -13.5%
EPS Trend: -13.5%
Last SUE: -4.00
Qual. Beats: -1
Qual. Beats: -1
Revenue
Rev. CAGR: 1.99%
Rev. Trend: -24.1%
Rev. Trend: -24.1%
Last SUE: 0.04
Qual. Beats: 0
Qual. Beats: 0
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
Description: KT KT
KT Corporation is South Korea’s leading integrated telecommunications provider, operating a diverse business model that spans mobile, fixed-line, and broadband services. The company maintains an extensive infrastructure network supporting 5G, 4G LTE, and satellite communications, while simultaneously diversifying into media, financial services, and real estate development.
As an incumbent carrier in a highly mature market, KT Corporation relies on a capital-intensive model where significant infrastructure investment is required to maintain market share against domestic competitors. The integrated telecommunications sector often functions as a defensive play due to the essential nature of connectivity services, which typically generate consistent cash flow despite broader economic volatility.
Beyond core connectivity, the firm operates in high-growth segments including cloud computing, data center development, and e-commerce. Its financial arm provides credit card processing, while its media division controls a significant portion of the South Korean IPTV and digital content landscape.
Investors may find deeper insights into the company’s long-term valuation by reviewing the latest data on ValueRay. KT Corporation, formerly known as Korea Telecom Corp., remains a central pillar of South Koreas digital infrastructure and technological ecosystem.
- 5G subscriber growth and ARPU expansion drive core telecommunications revenue
- Expansion of AI and Cloud B2B services diversifies non-telco earnings
- South Korean government pressure to lower mobile rates impacts profit margins
- High dividend payout ratio and share buybacks influence total shareholder returns
- Real estate development and content production segments provide cyclical revenue volatility
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict)
4.5
| Net Income: 903.09b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: 0.05 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 3.71 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: 10.92% < 20% (prev 5.00%; Δ 5.92% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA 0.12 > 3% & CFO 5224.05b > Net Income 903.09b |
| Net Debt (8701.44b) to EBITDA (3591.64b): 2.42 < 3 |
| Current Ratio: 1.20 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (555.7m) vs 12m ago 13.68% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 53.37% > 18% (prev 0.25%; Δ 5.31k% > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 49.21% > 50% (prev 62.80%; Δ -13.59% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: 4.14 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 3591.64b / Interest Expense TTM 274.03b) |
Altman Z''
2.00
| A: 0.05 (Total Current Assets 13976.95b - Total Current Liabilities 11692.28b) / Total Assets 42946.78b |
| B: 0.22 (Retained Earnings 9530.32b / Total Assets 42946.78b) |
| C: 0.03 (EBIT TTM 1133.19b / Avg Total Assets 42521.94b) |
| D: 0.71 (Book Value of Equity 16673.01b / Total Liabilities 23489.57b) |
| Altman-Z'' Score: 2.00 = BBB |
Beneish M
-3.62
| DSRI: 1.12 (Receivables 5854.78b/6599.67b, Revenue 20923.09b/26435.46b) |
| GMI: 0.47 (GM 53.37% / 25.19%) |
| AQI: 1.07 (AQ_t 0.31 / AQ_t-1 0.29) |
| SGI: 0.79 (Revenue 20923.09b / 26435.46b) |
| TATA: -0.10 (NI 903.09b - CFO 5224.05b) / TA 42946.78b) |
| Beneish M-Score: -3.62 (Cap -4..+1) = AAA |
What is the price of KT shares?
As of May 19, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 19.16 with a total of 980,649 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -9.11%, over one month by -12.59%, over three months by -18.89% and over the past year by +1.51%.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -9.11%, over one month by -12.59%, over three months by -18.89% and over the past year by +1.51%.
Is KT a buy, sell or hold?
KT has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00.
Therefore, it is recommended to buy KT.
- StrongBuy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the KT price?
| Analysts Target Price | 23 | 20.3% |
KT (KT) - Fundamental Data Overview
as of 18 May 2026
Market Cap KRW = 14062.88b (9.39b USD * 1497.73 USD.KRW)P/E Trailing = 8.2616
P/E Forward = 10.395
P/S = 0.0003
P/B = 0.8377
P/EG = 3.6714
Revenue TTM = 20923.09b KRW
EBIT TTM = 1133.19b KRW
EBITDA TTM = 3591.64b KRW
Long Term Debt = 8286.03b KRW (from longTermDebt, last fiscal year)
Short Term Debt = 2878.71b KRW (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 12208.27b KRW (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 8701.44b KRW (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 21250.80b KRW (14062.88b + Debt 12208.27b - CCE 5020.35b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.14 (Ebit TTM 1133.19b / Interest Expense TTM 274.03b)
EV/FCF = 10.05x (Enterprise Value 21250.80b / FCF TTM 2115.28b)
FCF Yield = 9.95% (FCF TTM 2115.28b / Enterprise Value 21250.80b)
FCF Margin = 10.11% (FCF TTM 2115.28b / Revenue TTM 20923.09b)
Net Margin = 4.32% (Net Income TTM 903.09b / Revenue TTM 20923.09b)
Gross Margin = 53.37% ((Revenue TTM 20923.09b - Cost of Revenue TTM 9755.64b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 63.84% (prev 32.70%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.49 (Enterprise Value 21250.80b / Total Assets 42946.78b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.76% (Interest Expense 92.84b / Debt 12208.27b)
Taxrate = 24.23% (127.92b / 527.83b)
NOPAT = 858.57b (EBIT 1133.19b * (1 - 24.23%))
Current Ratio = 1.20 (Total Current Assets 13976.95b / Total Current Liabilities 11692.28b)
Debt / Equity = 0.69 (Debt 12208.27b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 17654.92b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.42 (Net Debt 8701.44b / EBITDA 3591.64b)
Debt / FCF = 4.11 (Net Debt 8701.44b / FCF TTM 2115.28b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 17512.06b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 2.12% (Net Income 903.09b / Total Assets 42946.78b)
RoE = 5.16% (Net Income TTM 903.09b / Total Stockholder Equity 17512.06b)
RoCE = 4.39% (EBIT 1133.19b / Capital Employed (Equity 17512.06b + L.T.Debt 8286.03b))
RoIC = 2.93% (NOPAT 858.57b / Invested Capital 29273.17b)
WACC = 4.08% (E(14062.88b)/V(26271.15b) * Re(7.12%) + D(12208.27b)/V(26271.15b) * Rd(0.76%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Discount Rate = 7.12% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 7.92%
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -37.78 | Cagr: 5.48%
[DCF] Terminal Value 80.82% ; FCFF base≈1473.89b ; Y1≈967.68b ; Y5≈442.52b
[DCF] Fair Price = 11.1k (EV 14046.88b - Net Debt 8701.44b = Equity 5345.44b / Shares 479.5m; r=6.0% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -13.47 | EPS CAGR: -10.69% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: -1
Revenue Correlation: -24.08 | Revenue CAGR: 1.99% | SUE: 0.04 | # QB: 0
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=3.82 | Chg30d=+20.97% | Revisions=-20% | GrowthEPS=+60.9% | GrowthRev=+44.5%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=3.98 | Chg30d=-6.90% | Revisions=-20% | GrowthEPS=+4.3% | GrowthRev=+45.6%