Company Overview
KT Corporation provides integrated telecommunications and platform services in South Korea, rest of Asia, and internationally. The company offers mobile voice and data telecommunications services based on 5G, 4G LTE and 3G W-CDMA technology; fixed-line telephone services, including local, domestic long-distance, international long-distance, and voice over Internet protocol telephone services, as well as interconnection services; broadband Internet access service and other Internet-related services; and data communication services, such as fixed-line and satellite leased line services, as well as broadband Internet connection services. It also provides media and content services, including IPTV, satellite TV, digital music, e-commerce, online advertising consulting, and web comics and novels services; and credit card processing and other financial services. In addition, the company offers information technology and network services, and satellite services; sells handsets and miscellaneous telecommunications equipment; develops and sells residential units and commercial real estate development. Further, it offers telecommunication facility maintenance, investment fund, software development and data processing, value-added network, call center, system integration and maintenance, marketing, PCS distribution, transportation and trucking arrangement business, cloud system implementation, satellite communication network, installation and management, and data center development and related services. Additionally, the company is involved in the residential building development and supply, sports team management, technology business finance, and submarine cable construction and maintenance businesses. The company was formerly known as Korea Telecom Corp. and changed its name to KT Corporation in March 2002. KT Corporation was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Seongnam-si, South Korea.
Why Investors Should Care
Net profit has compounded at 10.9% per year over the last five years.
Trades at a P/E of 10.1, below the sector median of 17.0.
Offers a dividend yield of 4.18%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $28.25T (+7.1% YoY); net profit $1.72T.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue -10.1%, earnings -35.1%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 3.3%, profit CAGR 10.9%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 3.29% |
| 1 Year: | -10.10% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 10.89% |
| 1 Year: | -35.10% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -2.42% |
| 6 Months: | -10.94% |
| 3 Months: | +7.09% |
| 1 Month: | +6.92% |
Highlights auto-generated from reported financials and price data; not investment advice. Verify with official filings before acting.
- Price vs 50-DMAAbove
- Price vs 200-DMABelow
- RSI (14)66.10 · Neutral
P/E of 10.09 is below the sector median of 16.99 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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Price Chart
Technical Trend
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Fundamental Growth Charts
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PROS
- Profit CAGR of 10.9% over 5 years.
- Attractive dividend yield of 4.18%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
CONS
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Communication Services).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KT KT Corporation | 19.78 | 10.09 | $9.42B | 4.18% | 8.30% | 7.15% | 3.29% | 10.89% |
| 2 | GOOGL Alphabet Inc. NDXSPXR3KAITECH | 338.36 | 16.97 | $1.99T | 0.25% | 26.20% | 48.68% | 17.96% | 21.53% |
| 3 | META Meta Platforms, Inc. NDXSPXR3KAITECH | 613.48 | 23.12 | $1.35T | 0.31% | 25.69% | 29.85% | 19.89% | 37.61% |
| 4 | NFLX Netflix, Inc. NDXSPXR3KAI | 76.77 | 24.14 | $319.67B | 0.00% | 29.87% | 49.54% | 22.30% | 32.79% |
| 5 | VZ Verizon Communications Inc. SPXR3K | 50.41 | 13.13 | $209.44B | 5.86% | 8.56% | 15.84% | 2.33% | 6.90% |
| 6 | TMUS T-Mobile US, Inc. NDXSPXR3K | 181.69 | 19.03 | $194.89B | 2.45% | 9.39% | 17.99% | 22.63% | 28.77% |
| 7 | DIS The Walt Disney Company SPXR3K | 105.06 | 21.66 | $181.41B | 1.43% | 10.74% | 8.01% | 6.96% | 4.12% |
| 8 | T AT&T Inc. SPXR3K | 25.60 | 8.45 | $175.42B | 4.37% | 6.59% | 18.34% | 0.31% | 3.44% |
| 9 | SPOT Spotify Technology S.A. R3KAITECH | 528.64 | 28.81 | $108.70B | 0.00% | 24.61% | 44.48% | 13.59% | - |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 6.85T | 7.43T | 7.13T | 6.85T | 6.78T |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 2.37T | 2.62T | 2.64T | 2.52T | 2.47T |
| Gross Profit | - | 4.48T | 4.81T | 4.48T | 4.33T | 4.31T |
| Operating Expenses | - | 3.79T | 3.79T | 3.95T | 3.97T | 3.83T |
| Operating Income | - | 684.36B | 1.01T | 533.46B | 362.78B | 478.23B |
| EBITDA | - | 1.79T | 2.06T | 1.66T | 1.20T | 1.58T |
| Interest Expense | - | 93.08B | 95.76B | 84.35B | 92.84B | 94.19B |
| Pretax Income | - | 711.83B | 974.93B | 593.44B | 121.16B | 512.54B |
| Tax Provision | - | 145.03B | 241.65B | 148.19B | 41.95B | 124.22B |
| Net Income | - | 539.84B | 687.94B | 391.54B | 99.49B | 352.25B |
| Diluted EPS | -1,266.31 | 1,097.00 | 1,409.50 | 810.00 | - | 729.00 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 25.64T | 26.29T | 26.38T | 28.25T |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 9.74T | 9.56T | 9.36T | 10.16T |
| Gross Profit | - | 15.90T | 16.72T | 17.02T | 18.10T |
| Operating Expenses | - | 14.11T | 15.04T | 16.14T | 15.50T |
| Operating Income | - | 1.79T | 1.69T | 874.44B | 2.59T |
| EBITDA | - | 5.90T | 5.53T | 4.88T | 6.70T |
| Interest Expense | - | 293.85B | 356.35B | 374.67B | 366.03B |
| Pretax Income | - | 1.89T | 1.30T | 571.51B | 2.40T |
| Tax Provision | - | 505.76B | 330.44B | 164.84B | 576.82B |
| Net Income | - | 1.26T | 993.33B | 459.86B | 1.72T |
| Diluted EPS | - | 2,602.50 | 2,019.00 | 953.00 | 3,557.00 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 40.99T | 42.79T | 42.00T | 43.05T |
| Current Assets | - | 12.69T | 14.59T | 14.37T | 14.07T |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 2.45T | 2.88T | 3.72T | 3.51T |
| Inventory | - | 717.67B | 988.35B | 1.05T | 504.83B |
| Receivables | - | 3.09T | 3.26T | 2.92T | 2.94T |
| Total Liabilities | - | 22.58T | 24.25T | 24.04T | 23.63T |
| Current Liabilities | - | 10.70T | 13.25T | 14.03T | 11.84T |
| Long Term Debt | - | 8.18T | 7.16T | 6.62T | 8.29T |
| Total Debt | - | 10.01T | 10.22T | 10.52T | 10.79T |
| Total Equity | - | 16.61T | 16.73T | 16.18T | 17.61T |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 261.11M | 257.86M | 252.02M | 252.02M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | 3.60T | 5.50T | 5.07T | 4.94T |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -4.84T | -4.62T | -2.85T | -4.52T |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | 669.33B | -452.79B | -1.39T | -631.46B |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -3.99T | -4.17T | -3.36T | -4.04T |
| Free Cash Flow | - | -390.07B | 1.33T | 1.70T | 900.77B |
| Net Change in Cash | - | -572.25B | 429.99B | 830.31B | -208.03B |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | 62.0% | 63.6% | 64.5% | 64.0% |
| Operating Margin % | - | 7.0% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 9.2% |
| Net Margin % | - | 4.9% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| ROE % | - | 7.6% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 9.8% |
| ROCE % | - | 5.9% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Management Group, LLP | 5.35% | 26.97M | $522.74M |
| 2 | Niatross Investments Ltd | 2.18% | 11.01M | $213.30M |
| 3 | Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 1.87% | 9.45M | $183.05M |
| 4 | Kopernik Global Investors, Llc | 1.79% | 9.04M | $175.27M |
| 5 | Capital International Investors | 1.74% | 8.76M | $169.69M |
| 6 | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 1.68% | 8.48M | $164.42M |
| 7 | Capital Research Global Investors | 1.47% | 7.39M | $143.27M |
| 8 | Pzena Investment Management LLC | 1.45% | 7.29M | $141.21M |
| 9 | Boston Partners | 1.18% | 5.96M | $115.49M |
| 10 | Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.16% | 5.85M | $113.37M |
Analyst View
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Latest News
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KT — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of KT Corporation (KT)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, KT Corporation (KT) trades at $19.78 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $17.26 to $24.54.
What is the market capitalisation of KT?
KT Corporation (KT) has a market capitalisation of $9.42B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of KT?
KT trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.09. The industry average P/E is 16.99. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 0.68.
Does KT pay a dividend?
KT Corporation (KT) currently offers a dividend yield of 4.18%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of KT?
KT has a return on equity (ROE) of 7.15%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 8.30%.
Is KT a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of KT Corporation (KT), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.