KT (KT) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.43 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

KT KT +0.17% 75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates KT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, KT ranks better than 70.68% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. KT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.

The historical rank and industry rank for KT's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.38 Max: 0.54
Current: 0.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of KT was 0.54. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.38.

KT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
70.68% of 191 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs KT: 0.35

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of KT is 4.58%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of KT was 8.61%. The lowest was 1.52%. And the median was 4.34%.

KT's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.20.

During the past 12 months, KT's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 60.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of KT was 60.90% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 10.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

KT (NYSE:KT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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KT Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KT's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

KT Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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0.30

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KT vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, KT's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KT's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KT's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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KT Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

KT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.788	/	2.593
	=	0.30

KT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.197	/	0.464
	=	0.42

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 mean?

KT (KT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on KT and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, KT's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, KT ranks #56 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.

Is KT's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

KT's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.54. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. KT's value of 0.43 is 18.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KT ranks #56 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?

According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KT ranks #56 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts KT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. KT's value of 0.43 is 18.9% below this benchmark. Historically, KT's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.53, KT has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KT's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 is 18.9% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on KT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KT's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. 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 $16.22, compared to a current price of $17.81 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 18.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.53. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KT (KT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 as of Mar. 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 $17.81 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.22. GuruFocus considers KT to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KT:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.43 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: $16.22 vs. price of $17.81 (9.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 18.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#56 of 191)

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

Industry Communication Services Telecommunication Services

Comparable Companies XKRX:032640 XKRX:017670 XKRX:093320 XKRX:061090 XKRX:036630 XKRX:058860 XKRX:065530 XKRX:078000 XKRX:065440 XKRX:072130 TSE:9984 SHSE:600941 TMUS VZ T XTER:DTE NSE:BHARTIARTL CMCSA XZIM:ECO.ZW HKSE:00728

Other Exchanges 030200:Korea KTC:Germany K1TC34:Brazil

Address 33, Jong-ro 3-Gil, Jongno-gu, KT Gwanghwamun Building East, Gyeonggi-do, Seoul, KOR, 03155

Website https://corp.kt.com

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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