SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) — Stock Score Summary

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 88/100 based on Quality (36/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (82/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. SK Telecom, a telecommunications provider, has a very low quantitative quality score (Q: 46), which directly conflicts with the fund's core philosophy of investing in 'quality compounders' with 'high ROIC'. Despite being a defensive sector beneficiary of 'Sticky Rates', its underlying business quality is insufficient for a high-conviction investment.

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. is South Korea's largest wireless telecommunications operator, offering a comprehensive suite of mobile, broadband, enterprise, and media services to a dominant share of the domestic market. The company leverages its extensive network infrastructure and strong brand recognition to maintain its market leadership while actively diversifying into future growth areas like AI, metaverse, and urban air mobility. SK Telecom's competitive advantage stems from its technological innovation, robust customer base, and strategic investments in cutting-edge communication technologies.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$37.14
Market Cap$14.4B
P/E (TTM)54.62
P/E (Forward)15.99
Price/Book1.69
Return on Invested Capital4.7%
Debt/Equity80.07
Gross Margin70.4%
Operating Margin12.2%
Revenue Growth-1.4%
Dividend Yield3.8%

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. operates in the Telecom Services industry, part of the Communication Services sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s (SKM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) is 88/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (36), Value (50), and Momentum (82) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does SK Telecom Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) has a Quality factor score of 36/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is SK Telecom Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 88/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is SK Telecom Co., Ltd. in?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Telecom Services industry (South Korea).