KT
NEUTRAL
$21.19
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KT Corporation · NYSE
Target $23.14
(+9.2%)
$17.54
52W Range
$24.58
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$10.21B
P/E
8.87
ROE
9.8%
Profit margin
6.1%
Debt/Equity
0.63
Dividend yield
3.93%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
KT Corporation presents a classic 'value trap' profile, characterized by a stable Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 and a highly attractive valuation (P/B 0.86, P/E 8.87) that sits well below its Graham Number of $36.48. However, these fundamentals are severely offset by a catastrophic earnings track record, including a -260% YoY EPS decline and zero earnings beats in the last four quarters. While the dividend is sustainable and analysts remain bullish, the technical trend is completely bearish (0/100) and growth metrics are anemic. The stock is fundamentally cheap but lacks a clear catalyst for price appreciation given the current earnings collapse.
Key Strengths
Deep value valuation with P/B ratio of 0.86
Low P/E ratio (8.87) compared to sector averages
Sustainable dividend payout ratio of 32.47%
Stable financial health indicated by Piotroski F-Score of 5/9
Strong analyst consensus (Strong Buy) with a target price of $23.14
Key Risks
Severe earnings deterioration (YoY EPS growth of -260%)
Consistent failure to meet earnings estimates (0/4 beats)
Bearish technical trend (0/100 score)
High PEG ratio (3.78) indicating overvaluation relative to growth
Low insider sentiment (40/100)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$22.5
+6.2% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
55
Moderate
90
20
30
60
75
AI Verdict
Value Trap Risk
Key drivers: Extreme valuation discount, Earnings collapse, Bearish technicals, Stable dividend
Confidence
80%
Value
90/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/B < 1.0
- Current price well below Graham Number ($36.48)
- Low Forward P/E (6.43)
Watchpoints
- Price is above growth-based intrinsic value ($16.73)
Future
20/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Modest revenue growth (4.10% YoY)
Watchpoints
- Negative EPS growth
- High PEG ratio
- Poor earnings surprise history
Past
30/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Long term 5Y price change (+94.6%)
Watchpoints
- Consistent earnings misses over 12 quarters
- Recent Q/Q EPS crash
Health
60/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 5/9 (Stable)
- Manageable Debt/Equity (0.63)
Watchpoints
- Quick ratio (0.68) suggests tight short-term liquidity
Dividend
75/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Healthy 3.93% yield
- Conservative payout ratio (32.47%)
Watchpoints
- Dividend strength score is only 50/100
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$21.19
Analyst Target
$23.14
Upside/Downside
+9.2%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for KT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-28
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KT
KT Corporation
Primary
|
+94.6% | +112.3% | +12.8% | +10.8% | +0.1% | -2.7% |
|
Z
Zillow Group, Inc.
Peer
|
-68.5% | +0.1% | -30.8% | -43.0% | -1.8% | +0.9% |
|
ZG
Zillow Group, Inc.
Peer
|
-69.0% | +2.5% | -29.6% | -40.3% | -1.3% | +0.9% |
|
GSAT
Globalstar, Inc.
Peer
|
+296.5% | +351.6% | +279.1% | +68.6% | +27.0% | -5.9% |
|
TTD
The Trade Desk, Inc.
Peer
|
-66.0% | -61.3% | -49.4% | -54.2% | -0.2% | +13.3% |
KT
KT Corporation
Primary
5Y
+94.6%
3Y
+112.3%
1Y
+12.8%
6M
+10.8%
1M
+0.1%
1W
-2.7%
Z
Zillow Group, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-68.5%
3Y
+0.1%
1Y
-30.8%
6M
-43.0%
1M
-1.8%
1W
+0.9%
ZG
Zillow Group, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-69.0%
3Y
+2.5%
1Y
-29.6%
6M
-40.3%
1M
-1.3%
1W
+0.9%
GSA
Globalstar, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+296.5%
3Y
+351.6%
1Y
+279.1%
6M
+68.6%
1M
+27.0%
1W
-5.9%
TTD
The Trade Desk, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-66.0%
3Y
-61.3%
1Y
-49.4%
6M
-54.2%
1M
-0.2%
1W
+13.3%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
8.87
Forward P/E
6.43
PEG Ratio
3.78
P/B Ratio
0.86
P/S Ratio
0.0
EV/Revenue
0.32
EV/EBITDA
1.41
Market Cap
$10.21B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
6.13%
Operating Margin
3.23%
Gross Margin
100.0%
ROE
9.81%
ROA
3.61%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+4.1%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+7.09%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.63
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.2
Good
Quick Ratio
0.68
Poor
Cash/Share
$20824.0
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2018-03-02
$-0.24
-165.9% surprise
2017-11-14
$0.33
-54.3% surprise
2017-08-14
$0.4
-46.9% surprise
Communication Services Sector Comparison
Comparing KT against 193 companies in the Communication Services sector
(12 bullish, 57 neutral, 124 bearish)
P/E Ratio
8.87
This Stock
vs
54.85
Sector Avg
-83.8%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
9.81%
This Stock
vs
-46.65%
Sector Avg
-121.0%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
6.13%
This Stock
vs
-7.88%
Sector Avg
-177.8%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.63
This Stock
vs
1.44
Sector Avg
-56.5%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
4.1%
This Stock
vs
539.31%
Sector Avg
-99.2%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.2
This Stock
vs
2.17
Sector Avg
-45.0%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KT
KT Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $10.21B | 8.87 | 9.8% | 6.1% | $21.19 | |
|
Z
Zillow Group, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $10.67B | 494.44 | 0.5% | 0.9% | $44.5 | Compare |
|
ZG
Zillow Group, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $10.72B | 494.44 | 0.5% | 0.9% | $44.5 | Compare |
|
GSAT
Globalstar, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $9.41B | - | -2.4% | -3.2% | $73.16 | Compare |
|
TTD
The Trade Desk, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $11.45B | 26.72 | 16.3% | 15.3% | $24.05 | Compare |
KT
KT Corporation
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$10.2B
P/E
8.9
ROE
9.8%
Price
$21.19
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
20-F
20-F
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