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SK Telecom Co.,Ltd (SKM)

NYSE Communication Services Telecommunications Services
$36.30 ▲ +1.48%
Market Cap
$13.94B
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecommunications Services
Beta
0.67
52-Wk Range
19.66-47.18
CEO
Jai Hun Jung
Country
KR
Currency
USD

SK Telecom Co.,Ltd operates in the Telecommunications Services industry of the Communication Services sector, headquartered in Seoul, SL, KR. The stock last traded at $36.30, up 1.48% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $13.94B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 26.54, a net margin of 4.4%. Its beta of 0.67 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.

Valuation & profitability (TTM)
P/E
26.54
Price / Sales
1.09
Price / Book
1.22
EV / EBITDA
6.07
Gross margin
38.7%
Operating margin
7.5%
Net margin
4.4%
Return on equity
—
Debt / equity
0.70
Current ratio
1.25
Dividend yield
1.9%
Payout ratio
47.3%
Company profile
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Employees
5,316
IPO date
1996-06-27
Headquarters
Seoul, SL, KR
About SK Telecom Co.,Ltd

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. operates as a leading provider of wireless telecommunication services throughout South Korea. Its multifaceted operations are structured into three principal segments: Cellular Services, Fixed-Line Telecommunications Services, and Other Businesses. The Cellular Services segment provides a comprehensive suite of offerings, including wireless voice and data transmission, innovative Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, cloud services, and smart factory technologies. It also develops platform-based and subscription services, hosts metaverse platforms, and retails wireless devices. Under Fixed-Line Telecommunications, the company delivers traditional fixed-line telephone connections, high-speed broadband internet, and media platforms such as Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) and cable television, alongside business communication solutions. The Other Businesses segment includes its T-commerce brand for television shopping and various portal services. Beyond these core areas, SK Telecom engages in a wide array of specialized services. These include managing call centers, maintaining base station infrastructure, providing information gathering and consulting, developing and supplying system software, and advancing quantum information and communications technologies. The company also handles database and internet website services, procures digital content, produces and distributes e-books, and sells mastering quality sound albums and other content. Additionally, it trades anti-theft and surveillance equipment and oversees information and communications facilities. As of December 31, 2021, SK Telecom served a substantial customer base, comprising 31.9 million wireless subscribers and 3.6 million fixed-line telephone users. Founded in 1984, this Seoul, South Korea-headquartered company continues to be a prominent player in the telecommunications sector.

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