(SKM) SK Telecom - Ratings and Ratios
Wireless Voice, Mobile Data, Broadband Internet, Iptv, Cloud
SKM EPS (Earnings per Share)
SKM Revenue
Description: SKM SK Telecom
SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR (NYSE:SKM) is a leading South Korean telecommunications company that operates through three main segments: Cellular Services, Fixed-Line Telecommunications Services, and Other Businesses. The companys Cellular Services segment is a major driver of revenue, offering wireless voice and data transmission, IoT solutions, and metaverse platform-based services. Its diverse service portfolio also includes fixed-line telephone services, broadband Internet services, and media platform services.
From a business perspective, SK Telecoms strength lies in its diversified revenue streams and its position as a market leader in South Koreas telecommunications industry. The companys IoT and metaverse services are likely to be key growth drivers in the coming years, given the increasing demand for connected devices and virtual platforms. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to watch include Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), customer acquisition costs, and the growth rate of its IoT and metaverse services.
In terms of financial performance, SK Telecoms Market Cap of $8.6 billion and a relatively low P/E ratio of 9.65 suggest that the stock may be undervalued. The companys Return on Equity (RoE) of 11.25% is also respectable, indicating a decent level of profitability. Other KPIs to monitor include the companys debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and operating profit margin. A detailed analysis of these metrics can provide insights into the companys financial health and growth prospects.
To further evaluate SK Telecoms investment potential, it is essential to assess its competitive position in the South Korean telecommunications market, its 5G rollout plans, and its strategy for expanding its IoT and metaverse services. Additionally, monitoring the companys guidance on revenue growth, operating profits, and capital expenditures can provide valuable insights into its future prospects.
SKM Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 8,352m |
| Sub-Industry | Wireless Telecommunication Services |
| IPO / Inception | 1996-06-27 |
SKM Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 24.8% |
| Fundamental | 70.5% |
| Dividend Rating | 34.7% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -20.6% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.0 of 5 |
SKM Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 4.89% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 6.21% |
| Annual Growth 5y | -0.89% |
| Payout Consistency | 85.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 57.5% |
SKM Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -61.5% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 2% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 15% |
| CAGR 5y | 9.34% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.58 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 1.88 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.35 |
| Alpha | 0.03 |
| Beta | 0.782 |
| Volatility | 19.80% |
| Current Volume | 389.7k |
| Average Volume 20d | 365.3k |
| Stop Loss | 21.3 (-3%) |
| Signal | 0.04 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0
| Net Income (1313.33b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1075.18b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.09 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.94pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -5.89% (prev -0.84%; Δ -5.05pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.17 (>3.0%) and CFO 5220.59b > Net Income 1313.33b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (8371.71b) to EBITDA (5500.64b) ratio: 1.52 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.88 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (384.6m) change vs 12m ago 0.32% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 84.30% (prev 86.69%; Δ -2.39pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 59.52% (prev 58.46%; Δ 1.06pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 4.87 (EBITDA TTM 5500.64b / Interest Expense TTM 395.73b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 4.10
| (A) -0.04 = (Total Current Assets 7675.42b - Total Current Liabilities 8730.62b) / Total Assets 29920.56b |
| (B) 0.77 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 23087.25b / Total Assets 29920.56b |
| (C) 0.06 = EBIT TTM 1928.74b / Avg Total Assets 30108.54b |
| (D) 1.32 = Book Value of Equity 23772.40b / Total Liabilities 17978.71b |
| Total Rating: 4.10 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 70.46
| 1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 14.44% = 5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin 15.06% = 3.76 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.80 = 2.19 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.71 = 0.56 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 2.12)% = 2.65 |
| 7. RoE 11.25% = 0.94 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 71.90% = 5.39 |
| 9. EPS Trend -20.74% = -1.04 |
What is the price of SKM shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.28%, over one month by -1.96%, over three months by -1.83% and over the past year by -5.76%.
Is SK Telecom a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SKM is around 21.45 USD . This means that SKM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.32%.
Is SKM a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the SKM price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 24.2 | 10.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | 24.2 | 10.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 23.2 | 5.5% |
Last update: 2025-09-04 04:47
SKM Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 2297.24b KRW (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 9.2974
P/E Forward = 9.8814
P/S = 0.0005
P/B = 0.9741
P/EG = 3.1271
Beta = 0.391
Revenue TTM = 17919.69b KRW
EBIT TTM = 1928.74b KRW
EBITDA TTM = 5500.64b KRW
Long Term Debt = 6601.39b KRW (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2805.22b KRW (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 9406.60b KRW (Calculated: Short Term 2805.22b + Long Term 6601.39b)
Net Debt = 8371.71b KRW (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 18681.49b KRW (11572.13b + Debt 9406.60b - CCE 2297.24b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.87 (Ebit TTM 1928.74b / Interest Expense TTM 395.73b)
FCF Yield = 14.44% (FCF TTM 2698.53b / Enterprise Value 18681.49b)
FCF Margin = 15.06% (FCF TTM 2698.53b / Revenue TTM 17919.69b)
Net Margin = 7.33% (Net Income TTM 1313.33b / Revenue TTM 17919.69b)
Gross Margin = 84.30% ((Revenue TTM 17919.69b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2813.38b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.79 (Enterprise Value 18681.49b / Book Value Of Equity 23772.40b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.04% (Interest Expense 97.63b / Debt 9406.60b)
Taxrate = 20.66% (374.70b / 1813.50b)
NOPAT = 1530.23b (EBIT 1928.74b * (1 - 20.66%))
Current Ratio = 0.88 (Total Current Assets 7675.42b / Total Current Liabilities 8730.62b)
Debt / Equity = 0.80 (Debt 9406.60b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 11819.35b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.71 (Net Debt 8371.71b / EBITDA 5500.64b)
Debt / FCF = 3.49 (Debt 9406.60b / FCF TTM 2698.53b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 11673.38b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 4.39% (Net Income 1313.33b, Total Assets 29920.56b )
RoE = 11.25% (Net Income TTM 1313.33b / Total Stockholder Equity 11673.38b)
RoCE = 10.55% (Ebit 1928.74b / (Equity 11673.38b + L.T.Debt 6601.39b))
RoIC = 7.39% (NOPAT 1530.23b / Invested Capital 20693.43b)
WACC = 5.28% (E(11572.13b)/V(20978.73b) * Re(8.90%)) + (D(9406.60b)/V(20978.73b) * Rd(1.04%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -39.39 | Cagr: -0.32%
Discount Rate = 8.90% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 75.78% ; FCFE base≈2476.74b ; Y1≈2565.90b ; Y5≈2921.69b
Fair Price DCF = 114.5k (DCF Value 43945.12b / Shares Outstanding 383.8m; 5y FCF grow 3.72% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -20.74 | EPS CAGR: -34.54% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 71.90 | Revenue CAGR: 1.01% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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