SKM (SK Telecom Co) Research & Development: $236 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SKM SK Telecom Co Ltd SKM
71 GF Score
Price $32.96
GF Value $19.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SK Telecom Co Research & Development?

SK Telecom Co SKM -1.46% 71 Research & Development is $236 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SKM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. SK Telecom Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $58 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $236 Mil.

SK Telecom Co  (NYSE:SKM) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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SK Telecom Co Research & Development Historical Data

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SK Telecom Co Research & Development Chart

SK Telecom Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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SK Telecom Co Quarterly Data
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SK Telecom Co Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $236 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $236 Mil mean?
SK Telecom Co (SKM) has a Research & Development of $236 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on SK Telecom Co and its competitors.
Is SK Telecom Co's Research & Development too high?
SK Telecom Co's current Research & Development is $236 Mil. Overall, SK Telecom Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SK Telecom Co's Research & Development compare to TMUS and VZ?
SK Telecom Co's Research & Development of $236 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on SK Telecom Co and its competitors. SK Telecom Co's current Research & Development is $236 Mil. 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 (SKM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.22, compared to a current price of $32.96 — trading 71.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $236 Mil. SK Telecom Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SK Telecom Co (SKM), the current Research & Development is $236 Mil 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 (SKM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK Telecom Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $32.96 is trading 71.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.22. GuruFocus considers SK Telecom Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SKM:

  • Research & Development: $236 Mil
  • GF Value™: $19.22 vs. price of $32.96 (71.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SKM 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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