KT:NYE-KT Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Telecom Services | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 19.32

Change

+0.04 (+0.21)%

Market Cap

USD 7.13B

Volume

3.36M

Analyst Target

USD 13.50
Analyst Rating

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About

KT Corp provides telecommunication services including local, long distance, and international calling, satellite communication, data transmission, and wireless telephone services in South Korea.

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ETFs Containing KT

VRAI Virtus Real Asset Income .. 1.25 % 0.00 %

+0.13 (+0%)

USD 0.01B
FKO 0.00 % 0.80 %

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GWL 0.00 % 0.34 %

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HAJ.A:CA 0.00 % 1.75 %

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IST 0.00 % 0.40 %

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VALX 0.00 % 0.79 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 24.48% 81% B- 94% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 24.48% 81% B- 94% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 45.05% 81% B- 94% A
Dividend Return 4.07% 61% D- 66% D+
Total Return 49.12% 81% B- 94% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 98.97% 92% A 78% C+
Dividend Return 36.31% 81% B- 81% B-
Total Return 135.28% 88% B+ 82% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.55% 76% C+ 74% C
Dividend Return 12.38% 73% C 72% C
Total Return 0.83% 14% F 20% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 19.74% 79% B- 50% F
Risk Adjusted Return 62.69% 100% F 76% C+
Market Capitalization 7.13B 67% D+ 85% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 20.51 55% 39%
Price/Book Ratio 0.71 94% 86%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 89% 81%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 3.98 89% 77%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 3.20% 48% 36%
Return on Invested Capital 2.39% 23% 31%
Return on Assets 1.46% 33% 40%
Debt to Equity Ratio 40.89% 55% 66%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

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.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

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.

Underpriced compared to book value

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.

Low volatility

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.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

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.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.