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KT vs. CHT, VOD, ASTS, FOXA, and BCE

Should you buy KT stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares KT with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with KT include Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Vodafone Group (VOD), AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), FOX (FOXA), and BCE (BCE). These companies are all part of the "communication" industry.

How does KT compare to Chunghwa Telecom?

KT (NYSE:KT) and Chunghwa Telecom (NYSE:CHT) are both communication companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, risk and earnings.

KT currently has a consensus price target of $23.08, indicating a potential upside of 33.44%. Given KT's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe KT is more favorable than Chunghwa Telecom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
KT
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Chunghwa Telecom
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

KT pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Chunghwa Telecom pays an annual dividend of $1.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. KT pays out 28.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chunghwa Telecom pays out 79.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. KT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

18.9% of KT shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.1% of Chunghwa Telecom shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of KT shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Chunghwa Telecom shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, KT had 1 more articles in the media than Chunghwa Telecom. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for KT and 1 mentions for Chunghwa Telecom. Chunghwa Telecom's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat KT's score of -0.32 indicating that Chunghwa Telecom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
KT Neutral
Chunghwa Telecom Positive

Chunghwa Telecom has a net margin of 16.23% compared to KT's net margin of 5.51%. Chunghwa Telecom's return on equity of 9.90% beat KT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
KT5.51% 8.04% 3.63%
Chunghwa Telecom 16.23%9.90%7.31%

Chunghwa Telecom has lower revenue, but higher earnings than KT. KT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chunghwa Telecom, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
KT$28.19T0.00$1.20B$2.267.65
Chunghwa Telecom$7.58B4.53$1.23B$1.6427.00

KT has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Chunghwa Telecom has a beta of 0.29, indicating that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

KT beats Chunghwa Telecom on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does KT compare to Vodafone Group?

KT (NYSE:KT) and Vodafone Group (NASDAQ:VOD) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, media sentiment, valuation and earnings.

KT pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Vodafone Group pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. KT pays out 28.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

18.9% of KT shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.8% of Vodafone Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of KT shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Vodafone Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

KT has higher revenue and earnings than Vodafone Group.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
KT$28.19T0.00$1.20B$2.267.65
Vodafone Group$46.92B0.65-$460.44MN/AN/A

In the previous week, Vodafone Group had 3 more articles in the media than KT. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Vodafone Group and 2 mentions for KT. Vodafone Group's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat KT's score of -0.32 indicating that Vodafone Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
KT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Vodafone Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

KT has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vodafone Group has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market.

KT has a net margin of 5.51% compared to Vodafone Group's net margin of 0.00%. KT's return on equity of 8.04% beat Vodafone Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
KT5.51% 8.04% 3.63%
Vodafone Group N/A N/A N/A

KT presently has a consensus price target of $23.08, suggesting a potential upside of 33.44%. Vodafone Group has a consensus price target of $52.38, suggesting a potential upside of 295.89%. Given Vodafone Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Vodafone Group is more favorable than KT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
KT
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Vodafone Group
4 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.70

Summary

KT beats Vodafone Group on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does KT compare to AST SpaceMobile?

KT (NYSE:KT) and AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment and earnings.

KT has higher revenue and earnings than AST SpaceMobile. AST SpaceMobile is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than KT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
KT$28.19T0.00$1.20B$2.267.65
AST SpaceMobile$70.92M486.30-$341.94M-$1.78N/A

KT has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AST SpaceMobile has a beta of 2.7, suggesting that its stock price is 170% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, AST SpaceMobile had 29 more articles in the media than KT. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for AST SpaceMobile and 2 mentions for KT. AST SpaceMobile's average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat KT's score of -0.32 indicating that AST SpaceMobile is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
KT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
AST SpaceMobile
15 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

18.9% of KT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.0% of AST SpaceMobile shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of KT shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 20.9% of AST SpaceMobile shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

KT currently has a consensus target price of $23.08, indicating a potential upside of 33.44%. AST SpaceMobile has a consensus target price of $85.09, indicating a potential downside of 4.25%. Given KT's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe KT is more favorable than AST SpaceMobile.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
KT
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
AST SpaceMobile
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80

KT has a net margin of 5.51% compared to AST SpaceMobile's net margin of -573.67%. KT's return on equity of 8.04% beat AST SpaceMobile's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
KT5.51% 8.04% 3.63%
AST SpaceMobile -573.67%-24.87%-12.58%

Summary

KT beats AST SpaceMobile on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does KT compare to FOX?

FOX (NASDAQ:FOXA) and KT (NYSE:KT) are both communication companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, earnings and valuation.

FOX has higher earnings, but lower revenue than KT. KT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FOX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FOX$16.30B1.34$2.26B$3.7913.76
KT$28.19T0.00$1.20B$2.267.65

FOX pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. KT pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. FOX pays out 14.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. KT pays out 28.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. FOX has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

In the previous week, FOX had 2 more articles in the media than KT. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for FOX and 2 mentions for KT. FOX's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat KT's score of -0.32 indicating that FOX is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
FOX
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
KT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

52.5% of FOX shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.9% of KT shares are held by institutional investors. 19.7% of FOX shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of KT shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

FOX presently has a consensus target price of $74.13, indicating a potential upside of 42.13%. KT has a consensus target price of $23.08, indicating a potential upside of 33.44%. Given FOX's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe FOX is more favorable than KT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
FOX
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
KT
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

FOX has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, KT has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

FOX has a net margin of 10.56% compared to KT's net margin of 5.51%. FOX's return on equity of 18.90% beat KT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FOX10.56% 18.90% 9.85%
KT 5.51%8.04%3.63%

Summary

FOX beats KT on 17 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does KT compare to BCE?

KT (NYSE:KT) and BCE (NYSE:BCE) are both communication companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk and media sentiment.

BCE has lower revenue, but higher earnings than KT. BCE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than KT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
KT$28.19T0.00$1.20B$2.267.65
BCE$17.51B1.15$4.62B$4.924.38

In the previous week, KT had 1 more articles in the media than BCE. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for KT and 1 mentions for BCE. BCE's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat KT's score of -0.32 indicating that BCE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
KT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
BCE
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

KT has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BCE has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

KT currently has a consensus target price of $23.08, indicating a potential upside of 33.44%. BCE has a consensus target price of $28.67, indicating a potential upside of 33.14%. Given KT's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe KT is more favorable than BCE.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
KT
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
BCE
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

18.9% of KT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of BCE shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of KT shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of BCE shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

BCE has a net margin of 25.66% compared to KT's net margin of 5.51%. BCE's return on equity of 13.87% beat KT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
KT5.51% 8.04% 3.63%
BCE 25.66%13.87%3.33%

KT pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. BCE pays an annual dividend of $1.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. KT pays out 28.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BCE pays out 25.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. BCE is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

BCE beats KT on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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KT vs. The Competition

MetricKTWireless Non IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$8.41B$30.74B$38.62B$23.41B
Dividend Yield3.64%2.97%3.30%4.07%
P/E Ratio7.6514.12171.4831.92
Price / Sales0.007.06622.1621.80
Price / Cash2.257.9147.8525.04
Price / Book0.662.749.814.80
Net Income$1.20B$2.65B$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.61%-1.16%2.52%1.42%
1 Month Performance-3.09%0.08%0.31%0.71%
1 Year Performance-16.77%32.94%160.17%25.93%

KT Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KT
KT
4.2518 of 5 stars
$17.30
-0.8%
$23.08
+33.4%
-14.1%$8.41B$28.19T7.6514,701
CHT
Chunghwa Telecom
1.3465 of 5 stars
$45.41
+0.2%
N/A-5.1%$35.23B$7.58B27.6932,606
VOD
Vodafone Group
4.7484 of 5 stars
$14.30
flat
$52.38
+266.3%
+29.8%$32.93B$46.92BN/A91,128
ASTS
AST SpaceMobile
1.6042 of 5 stars
$80.66
flat
$81.33
+0.8%
+75.8%$31.31B$70.92MN/A1,126
FOXA
FOX
4.6817 of 5 stars
$52.23
flat
$74.36
+42.4%
-11.3%$21.95B$16.30B13.7810,400

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This page (NYSE:KT) was last updated on 6/30/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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