SK Telecom Co (HAM:KMBA) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


HAM:KMBA SK Telecom Co Ltd HAM:KMBA
48 GF Score
Price €29.00
GF Value €16.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is SK Telecom Co Moat Score?

SK Telecom Co HAM:KMBA +3.57% 48 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:KMBA with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Telecommunication Services companies, SK Telecom Co ranks better than 98.72% on this metric.

SK Telecom Co has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

SK Telecom Co has Wide Moat: SK Telecom Co Ltd possesses a wide moat due to its dominant market share in South Korea, strong brand, and significant regulatory barriers. It benefits from economies of scale and a superior distribution network, providing durable competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes SK Telecom Co might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

SK Telecom Co  (HAM:KMBA) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

SK Telecom Co Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:KMBA vs : Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, SK Telecom Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SK Telecom Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SK Telecom Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
SK Telecom Co (HAM:KMBA) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, SK Telecom Co ranks #5 out of 392 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is SK Telecom Co's Moat Score too high?
SK Telecom Co's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, SK Telecom Co ranks #5 out of 392 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SK Telecom Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SK Telecom Co's Moat Score compare to ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SK Telecom Co ranks #5 out of 392 companies for Moat Score. This places SK Telecom Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. SK Telecom Co's current Moat Score is 7. 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 €16.91, compared to a current price of €29.00 — trading 71.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. SK Telecom Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SK Telecom Co (HAM:KMBA), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 25, 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 €29.00 is trading 71.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.91. GuruFocus considers SK Telecom Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:KMBA:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €16.91 vs. price of €29.00 (71.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Co Business Description

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Address SK T-Tower, 65, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, KOR, 04539
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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