(KT) KT - Ratings and Ratios
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KT EPS (Earnings per Share)
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Description: KT KT
KT Corporation is a leading South Korean telecommunications company that offers a diverse range of services, including mobile and fixed-line telecommunications, broadband internet, media and content, financial services, and information technology. The companys extensive service portfolio is a key strength, enabling it to maintain a strong presence in the domestic market and expand its reach internationally.
From a financial perspective, KT Corporation has a market capitalization of approximately $10.1 billion USD, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.85 and a forward P/E of 10.75. The companys return on equity (ROE) is 3.84%, indicating a relatively modest level of profitability. To improve its financial performance, KT Corporation may need to focus on optimizing its revenue streams, managing costs, and investing in growth initiatives.
Some key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor KT Corporations performance include its average revenue per user (ARPU), churn rate, and capital expenditure (capex) as a percentage of revenue. The companys 5G rollout and expansion into new markets, such as cloud computing and cybersecurity, are also important factors to watch. Additionally, KT Corporations dividend yield and payout ratio can provide insights into its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
In terms of growth prospects, KT Corporation is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for 5G services and the growing importance of digital transformation in South Korea and beyond. The companys diversified business model and extensive network infrastructure are key assets that can support its future growth initiatives. However, KT Corporation will need to continue to innovate and adapt to changing market trends and consumer preferences to remain competitive.
KT Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 9,777m |
| Sub-Industry | Integrated Telecommunication Services |
| IPO / Inception | 1999-05-26 |
KT Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 91.9% |
| Fundamental | 62.8% |
| Dividend Rating | 29.9% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 11.2% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.0 of 5 |
KT Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 3.05% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 7.61% |
| Annual Growth 5y | -2.17% |
| Payout Consistency | 83.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 55.2% |
KT Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -2.9% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 94.8% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 81.8% |
| CAGR 5y | 22.73% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.90 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 3.50 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.96 |
| Alpha | 26.76 |
| Beta | 0.231 |
| Volatility | 23.60% |
| Current Volume | 1218.2k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1420.7k |
| Stop Loss | 19.1 (-3.2%) |
| Signal | -0.10 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.5
| Net Income (1001.83b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1650.16b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.76pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 8.22% (prev 4.06%; Δ 4.16pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.06 (>3.0%) and CFO 2459.72b > Net Income 1001.83b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (6955.80b) to EBITDA (5250.80b) ratio: 1.32 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.19 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (486.8m) change vs 12m ago -0.96% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 49.88% (prev 60.77%; Δ -10.89pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 64.46% (prev 61.65%; Δ 2.81pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 6.01 (EBITDA TTM 5250.80b / Interest Expense TTM 272.88b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.41
| (A) 0.05 = (Total Current Assets 14385.40b - Total Current Liabilities 12123.50b) / Total Assets 42193.30b |
| (B) 0.35 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 14739.90b / Total Assets 42193.30b |
| (C) 0.04 = EBIT TTM 1640.84b / Avg Total Assets 42668.84b |
| (D) 0.63 = Book Value of Equity 14739.90b / Total Liabilities 23316.20b |
| Total Rating: 2.41 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 62.76
| 1. Piotroski 4.50pt = -0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 10.51% = 5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin 7.84% = 1.96 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.57 = 2.34 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.05 = -0.09 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 0.04% = 0.05 |
| 7. RoE 5.67% = 0.47 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 67.56% = 3.38 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 5.10% = 0.64 |
| 10. EPS Trend -19.76% = -0.49 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
What is the price of KT shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.50%, over one month by -4.64%, over three months by -1.03% and over the past year by +31.55%.
Is KT a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KT is around 22.78 USD . This means that KT is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +15.4% (Margin of Safety).
Is KT a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the KT price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 22.2 | 12.4% |
| Analysts Target Price | 22.2 | 12.4% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 24.4 | 23.6% |
Last update: 2025-09-08 04:43
KT Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 3794.40b KRW (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 15.0222
P/E Forward = 8.6207
P/S = 0.0004
P/B = 0.7946
P/EG = 0.2979
Beta = 0.138
Revenue TTM = 27502.72b KRW
EBIT TTM = 1640.84b KRW
EBITDA TTM = 5250.80b KRW
Long Term Debt = 7815.90b KRW (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2934.30b KRW (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 10750.20b KRW (Calculated: Short Term 2934.30b + Long Term 7815.90b)
Net Debt = 6955.80b KRW (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 20512.49b KRW (13556.69b + Debt 10750.20b - CCE 3794.40b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 6.01 (Ebit TTM 1640.84b / Interest Expense TTM 272.88b)
FCF Yield = 10.51% (FCF TTM 2156.32b / Enterprise Value 20512.49b)
FCF Margin = 7.84% (FCF TTM 2156.32b / Revenue TTM 27502.72b)
Net Margin = 3.64% (Net Income TTM 1001.83b / Revenue TTM 27502.72b)
Gross Margin = 49.88% ((Revenue TTM 27502.72b - Cost of Revenue TTM 13785.03b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.39 (Enterprise Value 20512.49b / Book Value Of Equity 14739.90b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.87% (Interest Expense 93.08b / Debt 10750.20b)
Taxrate = 28.67% (167.61b / 584.70b)
NOPAT = 1170.49b (EBIT 1640.84b * (1 - 28.67%))
Current Ratio = 1.19 (Total Current Assets 14385.40b / Total Current Liabilities 12123.50b)
Debt / Equity = 0.57 (Debt 10750.20b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 18877.10b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.05 (Net Debt 6955.80b / EBITDA 5250.80b)
Debt / FCF = 4.99 (Debt 10750.20b / FCF TTM 2156.32b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 17682.59b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 2.37% (Net Income 1001.83b, Total Assets 42193.30b )
RoE = 5.67% (Net Income TTM 1001.83b / Total Stockholder Equity 17682.59b)
RoCE = 6.44% (Ebit 1640.84b / (Equity 17682.59b + L.T.Debt 7815.90b))
RoIC = 4.15% (NOPAT 1170.49b / Invested Capital 28227.62b)
WACC = 4.10% (E(13556.69b)/V(24306.89b) * Re(6.87%)) + (D(10750.20b)/V(24306.89b) * Rd(0.87%) * (1-Tc(0.29)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -24.24 | Cagr: 6.60%
Discount Rate = 6.87% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 70.46% ; FCFE base≈2307.29b ; Y1≈1514.84b ; Y5≈692.74b
Fair Price DCF = 28.2k (DCF Value 13616.60b / Shares Outstanding 482.1m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 67.56 | Revenue CAGR: 5.10%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 2.59
EPS Correlation: -19.76 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 86.46
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