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SK Telecom Co.,Ltd (SKM)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US78440P3064
CUSIP
78440P306
IPO Date
Jun 27, 1996

Highlights

Market Cap
$11.23B
Enterprise Value
$10.95T
EPS (TTM)
$1.02K
PE Ratio
0.03
Total Revenue (TTM)
$17.08T
Gross Profit (TTM)
$11.94T
EBITDA (TTM)
$3.71T
Year Range
$19.66 - $33.71
ROA (TTM)
1.30%
ROE (TTM)
3.15%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SK Telecom Co.,Ltd, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

SK Telecom Co.,Ltd (SKM) has returned 42.67% so far this year and 42.15% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SKM has returned 7.32% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


SK Telecom Co.,Ltd

1D
2.38%
1M
-3.46%
YTD
42.67%
6M
35.60%
1Y
42.15%
3Y*
18.34%
5Y*
7.08%
10Y*
7.32%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 1996, SKM's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Nov 1999 with a return of +80.4%, while the worst month was Oct 1997 at -38.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, SKM closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 3, 1997 with a return of +25.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 27, 1997 at -17.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202637.31%7.63%-3.46%42.67%
20251.38%4.53%-2.88%1.55%-3.32%13.68%-4.97%-1.45%0.28%-6.44%-0.10%1.68%2.55%
2024-2.10%4.53%-0.04%-5.24%1.22%2.87%7.17%2.67%4.62%-4.25%6.41%-13.13%2.85%
20233.01%-10.28%9.59%-3.66%5.77%-5.00%2.87%0.05%8.65%-5.59%11.06%-2.96%11.56%
2022-1.61%-4.46%3.62%-2.38%2.20%-11.36%2.73%-6.89%-8.16%1.56%9.66%-2.42%-17.77%
2021-1.31%-0.33%13.08%10.32%6.66%-1.22%-7.45%-0.96%5.39%-3.65%-3.72%-1.09%14.59%

Benchmark Metrics

SK Telecom Co.,Ltd has an annualized alpha of 5.56%, beta of 0.79, and R² of 0.15 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 28, 1996.

  • This stock participated in 118.16% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 108.35% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.15 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
5.56%
Beta
0.79
0.15
Upside Capture
108.35%
Downside Capture
118.16%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SKM ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


SKM Risk / Return Rank: 7979
Overall Rank
SKM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8080
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SKM Sortino Ratio Rank: 7777
Sortino Ratio Rank
SKM Omega Ratio Rank: 7979
Omega Ratio Rank
SKM Calmar Ratio Rank: 8383
Calmar Ratio Rank
SKM Martin Ratio Rank: 7575
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for SK Telecom Co.,Ltd (SKM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


SKMBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.31

0.90

+0.41

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.99

1.39

+0.61

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.67

1.40

+1.27

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.65

6.61

-1.96

Explore SKM risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

SK Telecom Co.,Ltd provided a 2.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.67 per share.


0.00%20.00%40.00%60.00%80.00%$0.00$5.00$10.00$15.00$20.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.67$1.07$1.00$1.47$1.40$20.78$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.16$1.61$1.59

Dividend yield

2.28%5.22%4.76%6.86%6.81%77.93%0.38%0.00%0.00%0.35%4.68%4.78%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for SK Telecom Co.,Ltd. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.41$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.07
2024$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.42$1.47
2022$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.34$1.40
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.39$0.00$0.00$20.00$20.78

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

SK Telecom Co.,Ltd has a dividend yield of 2.28%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

SK Telecom Co.,Ltd has a payout ratio of 161.15%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the SK Telecom Co.,Ltd. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the SK Telecom Co.,Ltd was 74.42%, occurring on Mar 12, 2003. Recovery took 2880 trading sessions.

The current SK Telecom Co.,Ltd drawdown is 12.38%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-74.42%Mar 3, 2000758Mar 12, 20032880Aug 19, 20143638
-72.78%Jul 22, 1996339Nov 19, 1997410Jul 9, 1999749
-49.83%Jan 19, 2018547Mar 23, 2020266Apr 13, 2021813
-45.44%Jul 12, 199957Sep 29, 199933Nov 15, 199990
-39.22%Sep 24, 2014334Jan 21, 2016475Dec 7, 2017809

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of SK Telecom Co.,Ltd over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how SK Telecom Co.,Ltd is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Telecom Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for SKM, comparing it with other companies in the Telecom Services industry. Currently, SKM has a P/E ratio of 0.0. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for SKM relative to other companies in the Telecom Services industry. Currently, SKM has a P/S ratio of 0.0. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for SKM in comparison with other companies in the Telecom Services industry. Currently, SKM has a P/B value of 0.0. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items