SK Telecom Co (STU:KMBA) Receivables Turnover: 2.26 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:KMBA SK Telecom Co Ltd STU:KMBA
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What is SK Telecom Co Receivables Turnover?

SK Telecom Co STU:KMBA 77 Receivables Turnover is 2.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:KMBA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Telecommunication Services companies, SK Telecom Co ranks better than 65.65% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. SK Telecom Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,549 Mil. SK Telecom Co's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,127 Mil. Hence, SK Telecom Co's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.26.


SK Telecom Co  (STU:KMBA) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


SK Telecom Co Receivables Turnover Related Terms


SK Telecom Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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SK Telecom Co Receivables Turnover Chart

SK Telecom Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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SK Telecom Co Quarterly Data
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STU:KMBA vs TMUS, VZ, T: Receivables Turnover Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where SK Telecom Co's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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SK Telecom Co Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

SK Telecom Co's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=9965.318 / ((1319.3 + 1118.091) / 2 )
=9965.318 / 1218.6955
=8.18

SK Telecom Co's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=2549.014 / ((1118.091 + 1136.76) / 2 )
=2549.014 / 1127.4255
=2.26

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Receivables Turnover →
What does a Receivables Turnover of 2.26 mean?
SK Telecom Co (STU:KMBA) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.26 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on SK Telecom Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SK Telecom Co ranks #124 out of 361 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is SK Telecom Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
SK Telecom Co's current Receivables Turnover is 2.26. The Telecommunication Services industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.17. SK Telecom Co's value of 2.26 is 63.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SK Telecom Co ranks #124 out of 361 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SK Telecom Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SK Telecom Co's Receivables Turnover compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SK Telecom Co ranks #124 out of 361 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts SK Telecom Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.17. SK Telecom Co's value of 2.26 is 63.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.17, based on 361 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SK Telecom Co's current Receivables Turnover of 2.26 is 63.4% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on SK Telecom Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SK Telecom Co's current Receivables Turnover is 2.26. 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 (STU:KMBA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.52, compared to a current price of €31.00 — trading 87.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.26 and 63.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.17. SK Telecom Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SK Telecom Co (STU:KMBA), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.26 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 SK Telecom Co (STU:KMBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK Telecom Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €31.00 is trading 87.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.52. GuruFocus considers SK Telecom Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:KMBA:

  • Receivables Turnover: 2.26
  • GF Value™: €16.52 vs. price of €31.00 (87.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#124 of 361)

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


SK Telecom Co Business Description

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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