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SKM · NYSE · United States · Radiotelephone Communications
In shortSK TELECOM CO LTD is profitable, generates cash and holds more cash than debt, with revenue stable (+1.9% last year).
Financial health
Solid
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. | 9.4% | 48/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 7.0% | 48/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 10.8% | 54/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 11.3% | 75/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.81× | 1/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.01× | 100/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | Net cash | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 2.79× | 12/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 3.11 | 52/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 14.5% | 78/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 2.08× | 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 | 5.7% | 90/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.8% | 93/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -2.1% | 5/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -7.1% | 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 | 18,624,651 | 19,131,668 | 17,304,973 | 17,608,511 | 17,940,609 |
| Research & development | 416,445 | 406,672 | 340,864 | 369,507 | 378,079 |
| Operating income | 1,035,020 | 1,432,362 | 1,594,348 | 1,756,276 | 1,690,862 |
| Interest expense | 322,943 | 315,604 | 456,327 | 527,401 | 605,919 |
| Pre-tax income | 905,218 | 1,718,191 | 1,236,152 | 1,488,179 | 1,761,765 |
| Income tax | 376,502 | 651,948 | 288,321 | 342,242 | 374,670 |
| Net income | 1,504,352 | 2,407,523 | 912,400 | 1,093,611 | 1,250,155 |
| Diluted EPS | KRW4,092.00 | KRW7,187.00 | KRW4,116.00 | KRW4,950.00 | KRW5,765.00 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 364 | 333 | 218 | 217 | 213 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
3.11 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
7/9
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