KT (KT) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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75 GF Score
Price $17.65
GF Value $16.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is KT Moat Score?

KT KT -0.90% 75 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates KT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Telecommunication Services companies, KT ranks better than 85.97% on this metric.

KT has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

KT has Narrow Moat: KT Corp benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its established market position in South Korea's telecommunications sector. It has moderate customer switching costs and a strong distribution network, but lacks significant global brand strength or exclusive licenses to elevate it to a wide moat.

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 KT might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

KT  (NYSE:KT) 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

KT Moat Score Related Terms

KT vs TMUS, VZ, T: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, KT'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.

KT Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where KT's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
KT (KT) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 27, 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, KT ranks #55 out of 392 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is KT's Moat Score too high?
KT's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, KT ranks #55 out of 392 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KT has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KT's Moat Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KT ranks #55 out of 392 companies for Moat Score. This places KT in the top 14% 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. KT's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KT (KT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.14, compared to a current price of $17.65 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. KT's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 KT (KT), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 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 KT (KT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.65 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.14. GuruFocus considers KT to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KT:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $16.14 vs. price of $17.65 (9.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KT Business Description

Address 33, Jong-ro 3-Gil, Jongno-gu, KT Gwanghwamun Building East, Gyeonggi-do, Seoul, KOR, 03155
KT is South Korea's largest fixed-line telecom operator, with around 11.5 million fixed-line broadband customers and 9.5 million IPTV customers, and is the second-largest wireless operator with 28 million subscribers. Additionally, it has a number of nontelecom businesses, including real estate, payment processing, artificial intelligence, and IDC/cloud services, many of which are the focus of its growth strategy. The company was formed from the previously government-owned, monopoly telecom business and was listed in 1998. After selling its mobile business in 1994 (forming its mobile competitor, SK Telecom), KT created its own mobile operator in 1997.
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