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Newest figures come from the 20-F for FY2024, filed Apr 29, 2025. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the SKM SEC filings page.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) reported $12.1B in revenue for fiscal year 2024, down 11.0% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 10 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2024. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group, and the overall is the average of the dimensions that can be computed. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. has an operating margin of 9.4%, meaning the company retains $9 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 73/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is down from 10.0% the prior year.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s revenue declined 11.0% year-over-year, from $13.6B to $12.1B. This contraction results in a growth score of 14/100.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. carries a low D/E ratio of 0.02, meaning only $0.02 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 92/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s current ratio of 0.81 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 12/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. converts 14.5% of revenue into free cash flow ($1.8B). This strong cash generation earns a score of 74/100.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. earns a strong 10.7% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $11 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 68/100. This is up from 9.6% the prior year.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. scores 2.32, placing it in the grey zone between 1.81 and 2.99. The largest contribution to the score comes from retained earnings of $15.5B against total assets of $20.6B. This signals moderate financial risk that warrants monitoring.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. passes 6 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, the one computable operating efficiency signal (asset turnover improving) passes.
For every $1 of reported earnings, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. generates $4.07 in operating cash flow ($3.4B OCF vs $845.9M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. earns $4.19 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($1.1B vs $272.8M). This adequate coverage means the company can meet its interest obligations, but has limited cushion if earnings fall.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. generated $12.1B in revenue in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 11.0% from the prior year.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s EBITDA was $3.6B in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 14.5% from the prior year.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. reported $845.9M in net income in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 0.1% from the prior year.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. earned $3.90 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 1.7% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. generated $1.8B in free cash flow in fiscal year 2024, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 15.1% from the prior year.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. held $1.4B in cash against $137.4M in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2024, with $6.2B of liabilities due within a year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2024.
Margins & Returns
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s operating margin was 9.4% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 0.5 percentage points from the prior year.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s net profit margin was 7.0% in fiscal year 2024, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 0.8 percentage points from the prior year.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s ROE was 10.7% in fiscal year 2024, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 1.1 percentage points from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2024.
Capital Allocation
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. invested $255.8M in research and development in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 10.6% from the prior year.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. invested $1.7B in capex in fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 26.9% from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2024.
SKM Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | FY2420-F | FY2320-F | FY2220-F | FY2120-F | FY2020-F | FY1920-F | FY1820-F | FY1720-F | FY1620-F | FY1520-F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.1B-11.0% | $13.6B-0.7% | $13.7B-2.5% | $14.1B-4.9% | $14.8B+11.0% | $13.3B-12.0% | $15.2B-7.6% | $16.4B+15.6% | $14.2B-3.1% | $14.7B |
| R&D Expenses | $255.8M-10.6% | $286.2M+5.8% | $270.5M-20.9% | $342.1M-10.8% | $383.4M+13.2% | $338.7M-3.7% | $351.6M-5.0% | $370.3M+29.3% | $286.4M+6.1% | $270.1M |
| Operating Income | $1.1B-15.9% | $1.4B+7.5% | $1.3B+5.0% | $1.2B+26.5% | $953.0M+11.6% | $854.3M+14.0% | $749.3M-34.7% | $1.1B+5.9% | $1.1B-15.3% | $1.3B |
| EBITDA | $3.6B-14.5% | $4.3B+0.5% | $4.2B-9.0% | $4.7B-2.6% | $4.8B+10.6% | $4.3B+17.1% | $3.7B-11.7% | $4.2B+15.4% | $3.6B-5.4% | $3.8B |
| Interest Expense | $272.8M-9.7% | $302.0M+15.9% | $260.5M-9.5% | $288.0M-21.6% | $367.5M+4.6% | $351.5M+27.3% | $276.2M-1.4% | $280.2M+16.1% | $241.3M-5.2% | $254.6M |
| Income Tax | $253.5M-4.4% | $265.1M+15.9% | $228.8M-58.3% | $548.5M+58.2% | $346.7M+33.4% | $259.9M-65.7% | $758.4M+8.6% | $698.6M+92.8% | $362.2M-18.5% | $444.3M |
| Net Income | $845.9M-0.1% | $847.1M+17.0% | $724.0M-64.3% | $2.0B+46.2% | $1.4B+80.1% | $769.1M-72.6% | $2.8B+15.4% | $2.4B+74.9% | $1.4B+7.2% | $1.3B |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.91+1.9% | $3.84+17.4% | $3.27 | $6.05 | $3.77+79.6% | $2.10 | $39.60+15.5% | $34.27+75.6% | $19.52+8.7% | $17.95 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.90+1.7% | $3.83+17.4% | $3.27 | $6.05 | $3.77+79.5% | $2.10 | $39.60 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 213M-1.9% | 217M-0.3% | 218M | 333M | 364M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit, SG&A Expenses.
SKM Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | FY2420-F | FY2320-F | FY2220-F | FY2120-F | FY2020-F | FY1920-F | FY1820-F | FY1720-F | FY1620-F | FY1520-F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20.6B-11.5% | $23.3B-6.1% | $24.8B-4.5% | $26.0B-41.0% | $44.1B+12.8% | $39.1B+2.8% | $38.1B+21.6% | $31.3B+20.4% | $26.0B | N/A |
| Current Assets | $5.1B-0.8% | $5.1B-11.0% | $5.7B+7.2% | $5.3B-33.8% | $8.1B+15.4% | $7.0B-2.1% | $7.2B+23.1% | $5.8B+16.6% | $5.0B | N/A |
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.4B+21.5% | $1.1B-24.5% | $1.5B+103.4% | $734.3M-41.8% | $1.3B+14.7% | $1.1B-18.8% | $1.4B-0.9% | $1.4B+9.2% | $1.3B+90.2% | $657.6M |
| Inventory | $142.0M+1.9% | $139.3M+5.5% | $132.0M-23.3% | $172.2M+9.1% | $157.9M+12.0% | $141.0M-45.5% | $258.8M+1.4% | $255.2M+18.2% | $215.9M | N/A |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.7B-12.2% | $2.0B-6.4% | $2.1B-5.0% | $2.2B-29.0% | $3.1B+7.4% | $2.9B+7.0% | $2.7B-16.4% | $3.2B+13.7% | $2.8B | N/A |
| Goodwill | $1.4B-12.8% | $1.6B-2.4% | $1.6B-5.6% | $1.7B-43.6% | $3.1B+21.1% | $2.6B-3.3% | $2.6B+47.2% | $1.8B+11.8% | $1.6B-1.6% | $1.6B |
| Total Liabilities | $12.6B-8.8% | $13.9B-8.8% | $15.2B-2.8% | $15.6B-27.8% | $21.6B+11.7% | $19.4B+7.7% | $18.0B+24.7% | $14.4B+14.4% | $12.6B | N/A |
| Current Liabilities | $6.2B+15.2% | $5.4B-15.2% | $6.4B+9.0% | $5.9B-22.2% | $7.5B+10.8% | $6.8B+10.4% | $6.2B-7.6% | $6.7B+24.4% | $5.4B | N/A |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $6.4B-24.1% | $8.4B-4.2% | $8.8B-9.8% | $9.8B-30.8% | $14.1B+12.2% | $12.6B+6.3% | $11.8B+52.4% | $7.8B+7.0% | $7.3B | N/A |
| Long-Term Debt | $137.4M-43.8% | $244.5M-53.9% | $530.2M+78.5% | $297.1M-83.7% | $1.8B+6.8% | $1.7B-5.8% | $1.8B+814.1% | $198.1M+70.7% | $116.1M | N/A |
| Total Equity | $7.9B-10.3% | $8.8B-1.8% | $9.0B-7.8% | $9.7B-55.4% | $21.9B+10.1% | $19.9B-1.6% | $20.2B+20.8% | $16.7B+26.0% | $13.3B+0.9% | $13.1B |
| Retained Earnings | $15.5B-12.0% | $17.7B-0.9% | $17.8B-5.6% | $18.9B-10.8% | $21.2B+10.0% | $19.2B-3.3% | $19.9B+19.1% | $16.7B+26.1% | $13.3B | N/A |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Short-Term Investments, Long-Term Investments.
SKM Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | FY2420-F | FY2320-F | FY2220-F | FY2120-F | FY2020-F | FY1920-F | FY1820-F | FY1720-F | FY1620-F | FY1520-F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.4B-10.2% | $3.8B-6.4% | $4.1B-3.3% | $4.2B-21.0% | $5.4B+53.5% | $3.5B-10.3% | $3.9B+7.8% | $3.6B+2.5% | $3.5B+9.1% | $3.2B |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $2.5B-13.8% | $2.9B-2.5% | $3.0B-13.9% | $3.5B-9.8% | $3.8B+10.3% | $3.5B+17.9% | $3.0B-3.0% | $3.0B+19.3% | $2.5B-0.4% | $2.6B |
| Capital Expenditures | $1.7B-26.9% | $2.3B-0.2% | $2.3B-5.9% | $2.5B-25.1% | $3.3B+12.1% | $2.9B+16.4% | $2.5B-1.4% | $2.5B+23.0% | $2.1B-2.4% | $2.1B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.8B+15.1% | $1.5B-14.4% | $1.8B+0.4% | $1.8B-14.6% | $2.1B+265.4% | $570.4M-58.8% | $1.4B+29.6% | $1.1B-26.7% | $1.5B+31.0% | $1.1B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$1.8Bn/m | -$2.6Bn/m | -$2.2Bn/m | -$2.9Bn/m | -$3.9Bn/m | -$3.1Bn/m | -$3.6Bn/m | -$2.9Bn/m | -$2.0Bn/m | -$2.5B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$1.2Bn/m | -$1.6Bn/m | -$1.1Bn/m | -$1.7Bn/m | -$1.3Bn/m | -$594.3Mn/m | -$214.1Mn/m | -$774.4Mn/m | -$868.0Mn/m | -$825.0M |
| Dividends Paid | $544.2M-9.2% | $599.4M-16.4% | $717.4M-17.1% | $865.3M+26.6% | $683.3M+9.9% | $622.0M-2.0% | $634.5M-4.1% | $661.5M+12.8% | $586.6M+2.6% | $571.7M |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | $2.1M-96.7% | $64.0M-83.7% | $392.8M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $419.2M |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Stock-Based Compensation.
SKM Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | FY2420-F | FY2320-F | FY2220-F | FY2120-F | FY2020-F | FY1920-F | FY1820-F | FY1720-F | FY1620-F | FY1520-F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 9.4%-0.5pp | 10.0%+0.8pp | 9.2%+0.7pp | 8.6%+2.1pp | 6.4%0.0pp | 6.4%+1.5pp | 4.9%-2.1pp | 7.0%-0.6pp | 7.6%-1.1pp | 8.7% |
| Net Margin | 7.0%+0.8pp | 6.2%+0.9pp | 5.3%-9.1pp | 14.4%+5.0pp | 9.3%+3.6pp | 5.8%-12.8pp | 18.5%+3.7pp | 14.8%+5.0pp | 9.8%+1.0pp | 8.9% |
| Return on Equity | 10.7%+1.1pp | 9.6%+1.5pp | 8.1%-12.7pp | 20.8%+14.5pp | 6.3%+2.5pp | 3.9%-10.0pp | 13.9%-0.7pp | 14.6%+4.1pp | 10.5%+0.6pp | 9.9% |
| Return on Assets | 4.1%+0.5pp | 3.6%+0.7pp | 2.9%-4.9pp | 7.8%+4.7pp | 3.1%+1.2pp | 2.0%-5.4pp | 7.4%-0.4pp | 7.8%+2.4pp | 5.3% | N/A |
| Current Ratio | 0.81-0.1x | 0.940.0x | 0.900.0x | 0.91-0.2x | 1.070.0x | 1.03-0.1x | 1.16+0.3x | 0.87-0.1x | 0.93 | N/A |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.020.0x | 0.030.0x | 0.060.0x | 0.03-0.1x | 0.080.0x | 0.090.0x | 0.09+0.1x | 0.010.0x | 0.01 | N/A |
| Liabilities-to-Equity | 1.600.0x | 1.57-0.1x | 1.69+0.1x | 1.60+0.6x | 0.990.0x | 0.98+0.1x | 0.890.0x | 0.86-0.1x | 0.95 | N/A |
| Asset Turnover | 0.590.0x | 0.580.0x | 0.550.0x | 0.54+0.2x | 0.340.0x | 0.34-0.1x | 0.40-0.1x | 0.520.0x | 0.55 | N/A |
| FCF Margin | 14.5%+3.3pp | 11.2%-1.8pp | 13.0%+0.4pp | 12.6%-1.4pp | 14.1%+9.8pp | 4.3%-4.9pp | 9.1%+2.6pp | 6.5%-3.7pp | 10.3%+2.7pp | 7.6% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Gross Margin.
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.81), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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Newest fiscal year on record for each company. The health score is the peer-relative Financial Health Score for that year; a dash means no score is published for it.
| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK Telecom Co., Ltd. SKM | FY2024 | $12.1B | $845.9M | 7.0% | $11.8B | 56/100 |
| KT Corporation KT | FY2024 | $17.8B | $311.2M | 1.7% | $8.5B | 40/100 |
| Millicom International Cellular S.A. TIGO | FY2025 | $5.8B | $1.3B | 22.6% | $13.7B | 53/100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s annual revenue?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) reported $12.1B in total revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a -11.0% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s revenue growing?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) revenue declined by 11.0% year-over-year, from $13.6B to $12.1B in fiscal year 2024.
Is SK Telecom Co., Ltd. profitable?
Yes, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) reported a net income of $845.9M in fiscal year 2024, with a net profit margin of 7.0%.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s EBITDA?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) had EBITDA of $3.6B in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does SK Telecom Co., Ltd. have?
As of fiscal year 2024, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) had $1.4B in cash and equivalents against $137.4M in long-term debt.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s operating margin?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) had an operating margin of 9.4% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s net profit margin?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) had a net profit margin of 7.0% in fiscal year 2024, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s return on equity (ROE)?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) has a return on equity of 10.7% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s free cash flow?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) generated $1.8B in free cash flow during fiscal year 2024. This represents a 15.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s operating cash flow?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) generated $3.4B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2024, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s total assets?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) had $20.6B in total assets as of fiscal year 2024, including both current and long-term assets.
What are SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s capital expenditures?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) invested $1.7B in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does SK Telecom Co., Ltd. spend on research and development?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) invested $255.8M in research and development during fiscal year 2024.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s current ratio?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) had a current ratio of 0.81 as of fiscal year 2024, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02 as of fiscal year 2024. We compute it as long-term debt divided by total shareholder equity, where long-term debt is the noncurrent part of the company's borrowings, so debt due within the next twelve months is not counted.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s liabilities-to-equity ratio?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) had a liabilities-to-equity ratio of 1.60 as of fiscal year 2024, which is total liabilities divided by total shareholder equity. Total liabilities counts every obligation on the balance sheet (payables, deposits, insurance reserves and deferred taxes as well as borrowings), so this ratio usually runs well above debt-to-equity.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s return on assets (ROA)?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) had a return on assets of 4.1% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s P/E ratio?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) trades at 14.0x earnings, its market capitalization divided by $845.9M net income, FY2024. The market capitalization is $11.8B as of Oct 22, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s price-to-sales ratio?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) trades at 1.0x sales, its market capitalization divided by $12.1B revenue, FY2024. The market capitalization is $11.8B as of Oct 22, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s Altman Z-Score?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) has an Altman Z-Score of 2.32, placing it in the Grey Zone (moderate risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s Piotroski F-Score?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are SK Telecom Co., Ltd.'s earnings high quality?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) has an earnings quality ratio of 4.07x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can SK Telecom Co., Ltd. cover its interest payments?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) has an interest coverage ratio of 4.19x, meaning it can adequately cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is SK Telecom Co., Ltd.?
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) scores 56 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is the average of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.