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.

Additional Sources for KT Stock

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
What is the price of KT stocks?
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%.
Is KT a good stock to buy?
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%.
Is KT a buy, sell or hold?
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
What are the forecast for KT stock price target?
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
Wallstreet Target Price 21.2 31.9%
Analysts Target Price 14.5 -9.5%
ValueRay Target Price 18.9 17.7%