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SKM(SKM)
SKM
Next earnings: Aug 5, 2026
Signal
Bearish Setup1!1↓
PRICE
Prev Close
38.68
Open
37.30
Day Range36.87 – 39.26
36.87
39.26
52W Range19.66 – 40.49
19.66
40.49
89% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
1.9M
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
55.5x
Premium valuation
EPS (TTM)
—
Div Yield
0.07%
Beta
0.41
Low vol
Performance
1D↓
-2.40%5D
+6.67%1M
+5.65%3M
+18.80%6M
+89.70%YTD
+88.41%1Y↑
+92.53%Best: 1Y (+92.53%)Worst: 1D (-2.40%)
Quick Read
Trend—Insufficient MA data
Momentum
BEARISH
thin 13% gross marginValuation
EXPENSIVE
P/E 55x vs ~20x sectorHealth
MODERATE
CR 1.0 · FCF $8115.59/shLean Bearish
Key MetricsTTM
Market Cap$21.58T
Revenue TTM$17.17T
Net Income TTM$369.85B
Free Cash Flow$1.67T
Gross Margin13.1%
Net Margin2.1%
Operating Margin6.1%
Return on Equity3.0%
Return on Assets1.2%
Debt / Equity0.86
Current Ratio1.03
EPS TTM$1724.18
Alpha SignalsFull Analysis →
What Moves This Stock
SK Hynix semiconductor earnings and memory chip pricing (HBM3E for AI accelerators) - equity stake provides indirect AI infrastructure exposure
5G subscriber migration rates and ARPU trends - premium plan adoption drives revenue mix improvement
South Korean regulatory decisions on spectrum allocation, MVNO pricing, and interconnection fees
Enterprise ICT contract wins and cloud/AI service adoption by Korean corporates
Macro Sensitivity
Economic Cycle
low - Wireless telecommunications exhibits defensive characteristics with essential service status and high switching costs. South Korean GDP growth affects enterprise spending and premium device upgrade cycles, but consumer mobile subscriptions remain stable through economic cycles. B2B ICT solutions show moderate cyclicality tied to corporate IT budgets. Estimated correlation to Korean GDP growth: 0.3-0.4.
Interest Rates
Rising interest rates create moderate headwinds through higher financing costs on KRW 9 trillion debt load (0.93x debt/equity) and valuation multiple compression for dividend-oriented telecom stocks. However, SK Telecom maintains investment-grade credit ratings (A-/A3 range) with manageable refinancing risk. Rate sensitivity primarily manifests through relative attractiveness versus Korean government bonds - 10-year KTB yields above 3.5% pressure telecom valuations as bond proxies. Positive correlation exists between rate cuts and stock performance as investors rotate into yield alternatives.
Key Risks
Market saturation in South Korea with 95%+ wireless penetration limits organic subscriber growth - future revenue depends on ARPU expansion in commoditizing data market
Regulatory intervention risk from Korean government including mandated price cuts, MVNO support requirements, and spectrum auction costs that pressure margins
Technological disruption from satellite-based connectivity (Starlink-type services) or alternative communication platforms (WiFi calling, messaging apps) eroding traditional voice/SMS revenue
Investor Profile
dividend/value - SK Telecom attracts income-focused investors seeking 5-6% dividend yields with defensive revenue characteristics. Recent 60% rally suggests momentum investors entering on AI semiconductor exposure narrative through SK Hynix stake. Value investors focus on 1.1x price/sales and 7.5x EV/EBITDA multiples trading below historical averages. Limited appeal to growth investors given -3.4% revenue decline and mature market constraints. Institutional ownership includes emerging market telecom specialists and Asian dividend funds.
Watch on Earnings
Korean Won (KRW/USD) exchange rate - impacts equipment costs and SK Hynix earnings translationHBM3 and DDR5 memory chip spot prices - proxy for SK Hynix profitability and equity value contributionSouth Korea 10-year government bond yield (KTB) - affects relative valuation as dividend proxyKorean consumer sentiment and retail sales - leading indicators for device upgrade cycles
Health Radar
1 strong2 watch3 concern
29/100Liquidity
1.03Watch
Leverage
0.86Strong
Coverage
3.7xWatch
ROE
3.0%Concern
ROIC
2.0%Concern
Cash
$1.5TConcern
ANALYST COVERAGE6 analysts
HOLD
Stock Health
Composite Score
1 of 5 signals bullish
4/10
Technicals
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~RSI RangeRSI 76 — Overbought, caution
Volume
●
✗Volume FlowDistribution — institutional selling
Fundamentals
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✓Last EarningsBeat estimates
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~Analyst ConsensusHold
●
~LiquidityCurrent Ratio 1.03
Upcoming Events
EEarnings ReportMay 17, 2026
Tomorrow
DEx-Dividend DateAug 14, 2026
In 90 days
PDividend PaymentAug 17, 2026
In 93 days
FinancialsFull statements →
Technicals
Technical SetupBULLISH
Technicals →Trend
▲ UptrendGolden Cross · 50D leads 200D by 36.9%
+30.7% vs SMA 50 · +78.8% vs SMA 200
Momentum
RSI76.0Overbought — pullback risk
MACD+2.39Above zero — bullish momentum · compressing
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$40.49+5.8%
Current
$38.26
EMA 50
$31.95-16.5%
EMA 200
$21.57-43.6%
52W Low
$19.66-48.6%
52-Week RangeNear 52-week high
$19.6689th %ile$40.49
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
Distribution PressureHeavy distribution on elevated volume — institutions appear to be exiting. Squeeze setups unlikely while selling pressure persists.
20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:8
Dist days:6
Edge:+2 acc
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)1.8M
Recent Vol (5D)
2.7M+51%
Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.
Earnings & Analysts
ANALYST ESTIMATES
Consensus of 21 analysts
Analyst revisions:EPS↓ Revised Down
Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported
| Year | Revenue Est. | Rev Gth | EPS Est. | EPS Gth | Range | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FY2024 | $18.4T $18.4T–$18.5T | — | $2703.02 | — | ±3% | High21 |
FY2025 | $16.9T $16.7T–$17.5T | ▼ -8.0% | $795.55 | ▼ -70.6% | ±50% | High14 |
FY2026(current) | $18.3T $18.0T–$19.0T | ▲ +8.2% | $2937.55 | ▲ +269.2% | ±19% | High13 |
Range confidence:Tight (high)ModerateWide (low)
Earnings HistorySKM
Last 8Q
+51.3%avg beat
Beat 5 of 8 quartersMissed 3↓ Estimates falling-41%
Q2'24
+13%
Q3'24
-10%
Q4'24
+170%
Q1'25
+6%
Q2'25
-269%
Q4'25
+518%
Q1'26
+21%
Q2'26
Beat
Miss
Estimate
Deeper color = bigger beat/miss
* Negative EPS shown at reduced heightAnalyst Activity
All ratings →Consensus improving — momentum building
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90d▲ 1▼ 2
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May 7
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Jan 14
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May 19
DOWNGRADE
CitigroupNeutral
May 6
DOWNGRADE
Goldman SachsNeutral
Mar 2
DOWNGRADE
NomuraNeutral
May 8
UPGRADE
Financials
Dividends1.64% yield
3 yrs of paymentsAnnual Yield1.64%
Quarterly Div.$0.3335
Est. Annual / Share$1.33
FrequencyQuarterly
Q3'23
Q4'23
Q1'24
Q2'24
Q3'24
Q1'25
Q2'25
Q3'25
Dividend per payment — last 8 periods
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
1
BlackRock, Inc.
4.4M▲2
Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.
2.7M▲3
GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC
1.2M▲4
Creative Planning
1.0M▲5
BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE, SNC
621K▲6
ABN AMRO INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS
568K▲7
Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC
548K▼8
JANE STREET GROUP, LLC
427K▲News & Activity
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About
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. is a South Korean wireless telecommunications operator and is part of the SK Group, one of the countrys largest chaebols. It leads the local market with 50.5 percent share as of 2008. SK Telecom is the largest wireless carrier in South Korea, with 27.019 million subscribers as of Q4 2017.
Jai Hun JungCEO & Representative Director
Jun Chung HeeVice President & Head of IR
Chul Yoon YongVice President
Peers— —(7 companies)
Screen sector →| Symbol | Price | Day % | Mkt Cap↓ | P/E | Rev Grw | Margin | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SKM◀ | $38.26 | -2.40% | $14.7B | 58.8 | -339.8% | 238.8% | 1500 |
| $404.35 | -3.20% | $2.1T | 30.5 | +3296.8% | 4510.0% | 1500 | |
| $132.58 | -6.05% | $307.9B | 20.7 | -44.8% | 1012.0% | 1500 | |
| $88.38 | -2.58% | $303.7B | 13.6 | +318.8% | 1510.7% | 1500 | |
| $148.08 | -1.13% | $282.6B | 21.0 | +597.3% | 2564.4% | 1500 | |
| $181.58 | -1.83% | $281.6B | 26.9 | +862.9% | 1745.9% | 1500 | |
| $183.40 | -0.23% | $256.1B | 16.8 | +213.3% | 1482.4% | 1500 | |
| Sector avg | — | -2.49% | — | 26.9 | +700.6% | 1866.3% | 1500 |