KT Corporation

KT Corporation

46,800.00
KRW
-750.00
(-1.58%)
5,781.03EPS
9.93P/E
12.62TMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, KT Corporation carries a market capitalization of 12.62T, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 20.52T, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap12.62T
Enterprise Value20.52T

Important Dates

KT Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 10, 2026.

Earnings Date11/10/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, KT Corporation has 238.63M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding238.63M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, KT Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 9.93. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.46, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 0.68.

PE Ratio9.93
PS Ratio0.46
PB Ratio0.68
P/TBV Ratio0.76
P/FCF Ratio11.74
P/OCF Ratio2.88

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, KT Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 3.51 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.75 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 10.49 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. KT Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 15.07, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 20.52T versus a market cap of 12.62T, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.75
EV / EBITDA3.51
EV / EBIT10.49
EV / FCF15.07

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, KT Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.13, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 55.16, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 15.77 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.13
Quick Ratio0.88
Debt / Equity55.16
Debt / EBITDA1.93
Interest Coverage15.77

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, KT Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 7.19, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 4.70 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 2.95, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 4.72, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.80B in revenue per employee across its workforce of 15,257.50, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 18.49 indicates how many times KT Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)7.19
Return on Assets (ROA)2.95
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)4.70
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)4.72
Revenue Per Employee1.80B
Employee Count15,257.50
Inventory Turnover18.49

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, KT Corporation recorded 479.90B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 25.62, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.87T, leaving 1.28T in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax479.90B
Effective Tax Rate25.62

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 23, 2026, KT Corporation's stock has declined approximately 6.02% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 52,298.00, while the 200-day moving average is 55,881.50.

52-Week Price Change-6.02%
50-Day Moving Average52,298.00
200-Day Moving Average55,881.50

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, KT Corporation generated 27.44T in revenue and converted that into 1.28T in net income, yielding earnings per share of 5,781.03. EBITDA reached 5.84T, while operating income came in at 2.02T.

Revenue27.44T
Gross Profit17.55T
Operating Income2.02T
Pretax Income1.87T
Net Income1.28T
EBITDA5.84T
EBIT1.96T
Earnings Per Share (EPS)5,781.03

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, KT Corporation holds 5.22T in cash and equivalents against 11.27T in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 8.22T. Total book value stands at 18.58T, with working capital of 1.66T providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents5.22T
Total Debt11.27T
Net Debt8.22T
Equity (Book Value)18.58T
Book Value Per Share77,879.02
Working Capital1.66T

Cash Flow

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KT Corporation produced 4.43T in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -3.34T in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.09T - equivalent to 4,508.12 per share.

Operating Cash Flow4.43T
Capital Expenditures-3.34T
Free Cash Flow1.09T
FCF Per Share4,508.12

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, KT Corporation posted a gross margin of 63.96, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 7.35 and net profit margin of 4.68 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin63.96
Operating Margin7.35
Pretax Margin6.83
Profit Margin4.68
EBITDA Margin21.28

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, KT Corporation paid dividends of 1,201.08 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 19.25 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 8.52, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 8.85, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to KT Corporation shareholders.

Dividend Per Share1,201.08
Payout Ratio19.25
Shareholder Yield8.85
FCF Yield8.52

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, KT Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 1.66, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score1.66