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SK Telecom Co., Ltd.

SK Telecom Co., Ltd.

30.83
USD
-1.23
(-3.84%)
1.20EPS
25.60P/E
12.39BMarket Cap
Nov 11Next Earn
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
NYSE:SKM
(New York Stock Exchange)

Recent

price

30.83

P/E

ratio

25.60

div

yld

1.93%

ROIC.AI

2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
KRW
39,206.08
41,290.21
42,174.13
43,036.29
44,060.46
43,612.49
44,078.99
45,183.29
43,508.63
38,955.51
40,243.48
27,833.49
43,898.35
44,818.4
46,611.18
44,403.27
44,339.58
Revenue per Share
4,661.42
4,214.12
3,009.16
4,248.57
4,623.73
3,864.8
4,322.24
6,704.84
8,065.09
2,245.64
3,763.13
4,000.92
2,314.53
2,783.53
3,248.01
1,060.56
1,942.64
Basic EPS, GAAP
5,247.26
7,178.36
1,199.44
1,130.94
1,382.85
2,981.19
2,881.53
2,564.05
2,673.75
1,309.16
5,338.45
2,863.09
5,359.88
4,750.9
6,568.13
4,156.43
3,250.6
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
1,726.97
1,746.1
1,711.73
1,700.36
1,711.72
1,701.3
1,820.98
1,820.98
1,820.62
1,816.07
1,856.45
1,709.24
2,293.27
1,969.54
2,089.68
1,631.72
919.04
Dividend per Share
29,008.59
30,469.93
30,973.92
34,533.02
37,239.64
39,331.81
41,189.48
46,014.11
56,934.76
57,142.37
60,618.08
29,429.54
28,706.77
29,610.32
30,388.54
33,398.35
40,066.15
Book Value per Share
19,427.57
18,070.36
19,388.49
23,022.22
25,940.51
28,465.72
26,466.74
31,824.73
35,519.58
37,682.73
40,720.75
14,326.96
15,010.9
16,776.86
19,303.57
23,575.7
31,130.51
Tangible Book Value per Share
395
383
383
386
390
393
388
388
388
396
400
602
394
393
385
385
385
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
15,489,374
15,803,174
16,141,409
16,602,054
17,163,798
17,136,734
17,091,816
17,520,013
16,873,960
15,416,431
16,087,747
16,748,585
17,304,973
17,608,511
17,940,609
17,099,213
17,058,105
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
17.55
15.05
11.1
12.14
10.68
10.13
9.27
8.49
7.38
7.08
8.05
8.78
9.59
10.29
10.23
5.94
7.1
Operating Margin (%)
2,302,264
68,814
2,613,018
2,829,784
2,891,870
2,993,486
3,068,558
3,247,519
3,284,339
4,021,016
4,169,996
4,114,394
3,755,312
3,614,766
3,560,374
3,467,134
3,518,650
Depreciation Expense
1,841,613
1,612,889
1,151,705
1,638,964
1,801,178
1,518,604
1,675,967
2,599,829
3,127,887
888,698
1,504,352
2,407,523
912,400
1,093,611
1,250,155
408,410
747,362
Net Income, GAAP
23.57
27.21
18.97
21.94
20.17
25.52
20.8
21.91
21.23
32.58
24.44
26
23.32
23
21.27
48.07
29.55
Effective Tax Rate (%)
11.89
10.21
7.14
9.87
10.49
8.86
9.81
14.84
18.54
5.76
9.35
14.37
5.27
6.21
6.97
2.39
4.38
Profit Margin (%)
1,057,688
-556,111
-880,474
-945,805
-337,162
-96,251
-447,471
-907,324
1,111,282
236,834
597,119
-607,770
-827,345
-408,378
-1,747,596
197,355
1,445,004
Working Capital
3,862,091
3,594,801
5,370,493
5,014,254
5,798,904
6,560,700
6,478,646
5,808,056
8,587,576
10,145,308
10,746,271
8,575,260
8,587,848
8,660,484
7,853,359
8,712,284
8,570,965
LT Debt
12,478,649
12,732,709
12,854,782
14,166,557
15,248,270
15,374,096
16,116,430
18,029,195
22,349,250
22,816,934
24,396,243
12,335,138
12,155,196
12,228,399
11,827,634
12,955,292
15,494,999
Total Equity
9.52
8.36
7.15
5.97
5.83
4.76
4.25
3.74
2.2
1.94
2.13
3.45
5.16
5.69
5.65
2.29
3.49
Return on Invested Capital (%)
11.77
10.01
7.96
9.62
9.7
7.76
8.29
11.33
11.71
3.39
4.87
8.79
4.91
5.82
6.29
2.79
4.3
Return on Capital (%)
16.38
14.03
9.79
12.95
12.88
10.21
10.74
15.38
15.52
3.91
6.44
13.63
7.97
9.63
10.83
3.33
5.48
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
1,660,543
1,614,705
1,578,186
LT Borrowings
7,594,445
7,563,684
7,582,641
LT Finance Leases
1,117,839
1,037,335
988,324
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
385
385
385
Market Capitalization
11,389,900
16,977,741
19,163,240

Working Capital

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
6,727,130
7,212,945
7,292,630
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
1,676,667
1,772,768
2,036,532
Accounts Receivable, Net
1,918,502
1,958,799
2,025,065
Inventories
167,640
202,071
149,132
Total Current Liabilities
6,529,775
6,088,614
5,847,626
Payables & Accruals
4,442,707
4,065,303
3,893,129
ST Debt
1,660,543
1,614,705
1,578,186
Deferred Revenue
207,682
193,739
161,423

Growth Rates

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
0.56%
-8.81%
9.53%
Free Cash Flow
24.1%
-1.91%
-36.69%
Net Income, GAAP
4.83%
-7.04%
-67.33%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
0.06%
1.28%
-4.69%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
-1.17%
-21.88%

Quarterly Revenue

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
4,474,611
4,422,359
4,532,118
4,511,521
17,940,609
2025
4,453,717
4,338,760
3,978,064
4,328,672
17,099,213
2026
4,392,312
4,359,057
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
917.58
876.46
698.51
759.04
3,248.01
2025
946.63
232.76
-410.75
293.58
1,060.56
2026
837.04
1,221.77
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
1,171.36
457.95
462.14
2,089.68
2025
- -
1,172.71
458.94
-0.02
1,631.72
2026
- -
459.04
- -
- -
- -
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Business
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. is a South Korean telecommunications company primarily engaged in providing wireless telecommunication services, including cellular voice and data transmission, internet of things (IoT) solutions, cloud services, smart factory solutions, subscription services, advertising, curated shopping under the T Deal brand, and metaverse platform-based services. The company also offers fixed-line telephone services, broadband internet, IPTV, cable TV, business communication services, and diversified products and services in complementary business areas. SK Telecom develops and operates 5G core technologies, including small cell, ultra-wideband, low latency for remote driving, FDD/TDD convergence, and high-speed data transmission. It markets and sells wireless devices, IoT solutions, AI solutions for enterprises, and maintains an online presence through brands such as Nate (web portal) and Digital Home (remote control for household appliances). The company operates primarily in South Korea and was founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Seoul. In the last two years, SK Telecom has made significant strategic shifts focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. The company has reorganized into seven key business divisions centered around telecom and AI execution, including AI Transformation (AIX), AI Data Center (AIDC), A. (A-Dot), and Global Personal AI Agent (GPAA) units to strengthen AI-driven business outcomes. SK Telecom is accelerating the build-out of its AI Infrastructure Superhighway comprising AI data centers, GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS), and Edge AI technologies. It has made investments exceeding KRW 600 billion in AI companies and R&D. The AI-related revenue surged 19% year-over-year, with notable growth in AI cloud services and B2B AI solutions like AI Contact Center and Vision AI. Operational restructuring aims to boost telecom competitiveness through integrated marketing, technology, and network enhancements. The company experienced a leadership change in late 2025 following a cybersecurity incident. SK Telecom continues to lead the South Korean wireless market with a diversified portfolio spanning cellular services, fixed-line communications, and innovative AI and digital infrastructure solutions. Its business prioritizes scaling advanced 5G technology, expanding AI-powered enterprise services, and delivering comprehensive telecommunication solutions across Korea.

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