KT Corporation (KT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
KT Corporation stock (KT) is currently trading at $21.81. KT Corporation PE ratio is 16.16. KT Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.00. Analyst consensus price target for KT is $23.14. WallStSmart rates KT as Underperform.
- KT PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- KT PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- KT intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- KT stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- KT fair value vs current price
- KT insider transactions and insider buying
- Is KT undervalued or overvalued?
- KT Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- KT Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- KT analyst price target and Smart Rating
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KT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · KT Corporation (KT)
KT trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $34.20, offering a 32% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
KT Corporation (KT) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
KT Corporation (KT) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Trading at 1.05x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
KT Corporation (KT) Areas to Watch (7)
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Revenue growing slowly at 4.10% annually
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Solid earnings growth at 11.70%
Moderate institutional interest at 30.55%
KT Corporation (KT) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Market Cap, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.00), Price/Book (1.05) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.91) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.10%, EPS Growth at 11.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.81%, Operating Margin at 3.23%, Profit Margin at 6.13%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.81% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Market Cap) and negatives (Operating Margin, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
KT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
KT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.00x trades Infinity% above its historical average of 0x (47th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is -Infinity% below its historical high of 0x set in Apr 2006, and Infinity% above its historical low of 0x in Oct 2008.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for KT Corporation (KT) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › TELECOM SERVICES
The Big Picture
KT Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 28.2T with 4% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.1%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 82.8B in free cash flow and 952.1B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can KT Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.7%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor TELECOM SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact KT Corporation.
Bottom Line
KT Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About KT Corporation(KT)
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KT Corporation provides integrated telecommunications and platform services in Korea and internationally. The company is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea.