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KT · NYSE · United States · Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone)
In shortKT CORP is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue stable (+0.4% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 2.4% | 25/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 1.7% | 27/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 2.8% | 14/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 1.7% | 11/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.02× | 19/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.65× | 75/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.51× | 71/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 0.64× | 0/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 1.93 | 21/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 19.2% | 97/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 11.02× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 67/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 2.7% | 100/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.1% | 90/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 1.9% | 27/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -31.2% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2024 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
KRW millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY20 | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 24,099,394 | 24,898,005 | 25,638,855 | 26,287,201 | 26,379,644 |
| Research & development | 156,940 | 168,969 | 174,936 | – | – |
| Operating income | 1,022,333 | 1,699,397 | 1,968,157 | 1,428,449 | 640,058 |
| Interest expense | 507,383 | 563,330 | 749,908 | 568,682 | 994,781 |
| Pre-tax income | 1,031,605 | 1,978,411 | 1,891,392 | 1,302,620 | 571,514 |
| Income tax | 285,349 | 519,016 | 505,757 | 330,438 | 164,845 |
| Net income | 700,889 | 1,356,878 | 1,260,470 | 993,325 | 459,861 |
| Diluted EPS | KRW2,858.00 | KRW5,747.00 | KRW5,196.00 | KRW3,977.00 | KRW1,868.00 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 245 | 236 | 242 | 250 | 246 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
1.93 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Dec 31, 2025 · Data updated Apr 29, 2025