Values as of: 2024-12-24
COMMON STOCK | Telecom Services |
Last Closing
USD 16.14Change
+0.09 (+0.56)%Market Cap
USD 7.90BVolume
0.31MAnalyst Target
USD 13.50Verdict
Verdict
KT Corporation provides integrated telecommunications and platform services in Korea and internationally. The company offers mobile voice and data telecommunications services based on 5G, 4G LTE and 3G W-CDMA technology; fixed-line telephone services, including local, domestic long-distance, international long-distance, and voice over Internet protocol telephone services, as well as interconnection services; broadband Internet access service and other Internet-related services; and data communication services, such as fixed-line and leased line services, as well as broadband Internet connection services. It also provides media and content services, including IPTV, satellite TV, digital music, e-commerce, online advertising consulting, and web comics and novels services; and credit card processing and other financial services. In addition, the company offers information technology and network services, and satellite services; sells handsets and miscellaneous telecommunications equipment; develops and sells residential units and commercial real estate; and rents real estate properties. Further, it maintains public telephones; offers security, B2C and B2B, investment fund, software development and data processing, value added network, call center, system integration and maintenance, marketing, PCS distribution, truck transportation and trucking arrangement business, cloud system implementation, satellite communication network, installation and management, and data center development and related services. Additionally, the company is involved in the Internet banking ASP and security solutions, residential building development and supply, sports team management, technology business finance, and submarine cable construction and maintenance businesses. The company was formerly known as Korea Telecom Corp. and changed its name to KT Corporation in March 2002. KT Corporation was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Seongnam-si, South Korea.
Company Website : https://www.kt.com
Currency: USD
Country : USA
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| Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) | Market Performance vs. Exchange | ||||||
| Value | Sector Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | Market Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | |
| YTD | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 20.09% | 78% | C+ | 77% | C+ | ||
| Dividend Return | 5.39% | 50% | F | 69% | C- | ||
| Total Return | 25.48% | 78% | C+ | 80% | B- | ||
| Trailing 12 Months | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 16.70% | 75% | C | 73% | C | ||
| Dividend Return | 10.38% | 96% | N/A | 94% | A | ||
| Total Return | 27.08% | 78% | C+ | 83% | B | ||
| Trailing 5 Years | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 37.95% | 84% | B | 69% | C- | ||
| Dividend Return | 33.93% | 81% | B- | 86% | B+ | ||
| Total Return | 71.88% | 84% | B | 78% | C+ | ||
| Average Annual (5 Year Horizon) | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 10.88% | 81% | B- | 67% | D+ | ||
| Dividend Return | 11.17% | 75% | C | 62% | D | ||
| Total Return | 0.30% | 12% | F | 9% | A- | ||
| Risk Return Profile | |||||||
| Volatility (Standard Deviation) | 19.66% | 81% | B- | 56% | F | ||
| Risk Adjusted Return | 56.84% | 91% | A- | 71% | C- | ||
| Market Capitalization | 7.90B | 67% | D+ | 83% | B | ||
| Target Price Action | Rating Action | Analyst | Rating | Price | Date |
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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.
The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.
This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
