KT 📈 KT - Overview
Exchange: NYSE • Country: South Korea • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US48268K1016
KT: Telecom, Internet, TV, Credit Cards, Real Estate, IT Services
KT Corporation is a leading provider of integrated telecommunications and platform services, operating in Korea and internationally. The company's telecommunications services include mobile voice and data services, leveraging 5G, 4G LTE, and 3G W-CDMA technology, as well as fixed-line telephone services, such as local, domestic long-distance, and international long-distance calls, and voice over Internet protocol services. Additionally, KT Corporation offers interconnection services, enabling seamless communication between different networks.
The company's Internet-related services include broadband Internet access, data communication services, such as fixed-line and leased line services, and broadband Internet connection services. These services cater to a wide range of customers, from individual subscribers to large enterprises, providing them with fast and reliable Internet connectivity. Furthermore, KT Corporation offers a suite of media and content services, including IPTV, satellite TV, digital music, e-commerce, online advertising consulting, and web comics and novels services, which provide entertainment and information to its customers.
KT Corporation's financial services segment includes credit card processing and other financial services, such as investment fund management and technology business finance. The company also provides information technology and network services, including system integration, maintenance, and cloud system implementation, helping businesses to optimize their IT infrastructure and operations. Moreover, KT Corporation is involved in the development and sale of residential units and commercial real estate, as well as renting real estate properties, which generates additional revenue streams for the company.
In addition to its core services, KT Corporation offers a range of value-added services, including security services, B2C and B2B services, software development, data processing, and call center services. The company also maintains public telephones, sells handsets and telecommunications equipment, and provides marketing and distribution services for PCS. Its satellite services include satellite communication network installation and management, as well as data center development and related services. With a strong foundation in the telecommunications industry, KT Corporation has diversified its business portfolio to include Internet banking ASP and security solutions, sports team management, and submarine cable construction and maintenance.
Founded in 1981, KT Corporation has a long history of providing telecommunications services in Korea and has evolved to become a leading integrated telecommunications and platform services provider. The company changed its name from Korea Telecom Corp. to KT Corporation in March 2002 and is headquartered in Seongnam-si, South Korea. With a global presence and a wide range of services, KT Corporation is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends and technologies in the telecommunications industry. For more information, please visit the company's website at https://www.kt.com. The company's stock is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol KT, with the ISIN code US48268K1016, and is classified as a common stock under the GICS Sub Industry: Integrated Telecommunication Services.
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KT Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 8,993m |
Sector | Communication Services |
Industry | Telecom Services |
GiC Sub-Industry | Integrated Telecommunication Services |
IPO / Inception | 1999-05-26 |
KT Stock Ratings
Growth 5y | 68.6% |
Fundamental | - |
Dividend | 71.2% |
Rel. Strength Industry | -25.1 |
Analysts | 4.5/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 17.51 USD |
Fair Price DCF | - |
KT Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 7.81% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 14.55% |
Annual Growth 5y | 9.87% |
Payout Consistency | 83.7% |
KT Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 73.3% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 79% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 81.1% |
CAGR 5y | 13.22% |
CAGR/Mean DD 5y | 1.26 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.91 |
Alpha | 8.27 |
Beta | 0.70 |
Volatility | 25.64% |
Current Volume | 760.3k |
Average Volume 20d | 3072.7k |
As of December 22, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 16.07 with a total of 760,290 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.05%, over one month by +0.44%, over three months by +5.37% and over the past year by +28.03%.
Yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, KT (NYSE:KT) is currently (December 2024) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 68.63 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of KT as of December 2024 is 17.51. This means that KT is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 8.96%.
KT has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefor, it is recommend to buy KT.
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, KT KT will be worth about 18.9 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 16.07. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +17.73%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 21.2 | 31.9% |
Analysts Target Price | 14.5 | -9.5% |
ValueRay Target Price | 18.9 | 17.7% |