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SK Telecom CoHAM:KMBA +0.69%79 EV-to-EBIT is 18.19 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 11.20. GuruFocus rates HAM:KMBA with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, SK Telecom Co ranks worse than 80.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SK Telecom Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:KMBA'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.27 Med: 11.2 Max: 33.42
Current: 25.93
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of SK Telecom Co was 33.42. The lowest was 2.27. And the median was 11.20.
HAM:KMBA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 80.28% of 284
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 13.335
vs HAM:KMBA: 25.93
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
SK Telecom Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.
SK Telecom Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €629 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SK Telecom Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
SK Telecom Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SK Telecom Co's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, SK Telecom Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
SK Telecom Co EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SK Telecom Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SK Telecom Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
SK Telecom Co's current Enterprise Value is €11,447 Mil.
SK Telecom Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €629 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SK Telecom Co (HAM:KMBA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.19 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SK Telecom Co and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 11.20. Over the past decade, SK Telecom Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.27 to 33.42. According to the industry distribution chart, SK Telecom Co ranks #228 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is SK Telecom Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
SK Telecom Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.19 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 11.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 33.42. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34. SK Telecom Co's value of 18.19 is 36.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SK Telecom Co ranks #228 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SK Telecom Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SK Telecom Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SK Telecom Co ranks #228 out of 284 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places SK Telecom Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34. SK Telecom Co's value of 18.19 is 36.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SK Telecom Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.27 to 33.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.20 vs. the industry median of 13.34, SK Telecom Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.34, based on 284 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SK Telecom Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.19 is 36.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SK Telecom Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SK Telecom Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.19, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 11.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SK Telecom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK Telecom Co (HAM:KMBA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.50, compared to a current price of €29.20 — trading 66.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.19, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 11.20 and 36.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.34. SK Telecom Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SK Telecom Co (HAM:KMBA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.19 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is SK Telecom Co (HAM:KMBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK Telecom Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.20 is trading 66.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.50.
GuruFocus considers SK Telecom Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:KMBA:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.19 (62% above median its 10-year median of 11.20)
GF Value™: €17.50 vs. price of €29.20 (66.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#228 of 284)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:KMBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SK Telecom is South Korea's largest wireless telecom operator, with 32 million mobile customers. The firm also owns SK Broadband (formerly Hanaro Telecom), which has 7.2 million broadband customers and 9.5 million pay TV customers (6.7 million IPTV and 2.8 million Cable TV). While the firm also purchased stakes in businesses in security and semiconductor memory production, as well as developing e-commerce and internet platform businesses, these were all spun off into the separate SK Square business in November 2021. The company was formed after SK Group purchased KT's mobile business in 1994.
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