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SKM vs. VOD, TIMB, VEON, TKC, and KYIV

Should you buy SK Telecom stock or one of its competitors? SK Telecom's main competitors and comparable companies include Vodafone Group (VOD), TIM (TIMB), VEON (VEON), Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (TKC), and Kyivstar Group (KYIV). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "wireless telecommunication services" industry.

How does SK Telecom compare to Vodafone Group?

Vodafone Group (NASDAQ:VOD) and SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM) are both large-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, risk, earnings, valuation and institutional ownership.

SK Telecom has higher revenue and earnings than Vodafone Group.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vodafone Group$40.46B0.99-$460.44MN/AN/A
SK Telecom$17.06T0.00$285.89M$1.2530.27

Vodafone Group has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SK Telecom has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Vodafone Group presently has a consensus target price of $10.57, suggesting a potential downside of 39.28%. Given Vodafone Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Vodafone Group is more favorable than SK Telecom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vodafone Group
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
SK Telecom
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.71

SK Telecom has a net margin of 4.23% compared to Vodafone Group's net margin of 0.00%. SK Telecom's return on equity of 5.59% beat Vodafone Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vodafone GroupN/A N/A N/A
SK Telecom 4.23%5.59%2.39%

In the previous week, Vodafone Group had 4 more articles in the media than SK Telecom. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Vodafone Group and 5 mentions for SK Telecom. SK Telecom's average media sentiment score of 1.66 beat Vodafone Group's score of 0.34 indicating that SK Telecom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vodafone Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
SK Telecom
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Vodafone Group pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. SK Telecom pays an annual dividend of $0.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. SK Telecom pays out 18.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

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

Summary

Vodafone Group beats SK Telecom on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SK Telecom compare to TIM?

TIM (NYSE:TIMB) and SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

TIM presently has a consensus target price of $24.82, indicating a potential upside of 31.31%. Given TIM's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe TIM is more favorable than SK Telecom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TIM
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.23
SK Telecom
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.71

TIM has a beta of 0.38, indicating that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SK Telecom has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TIM$27.40B0.33$772.28M$1.6911.18
SK Telecom$17.06T0.00$285.89M$1.2530.27

In the previous week, SK Telecom had 3 more articles in the media than TIM. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for SK Telecom and 2 mentions for TIM. SK Telecom's average media sentiment score of 1.66 beat TIM's score of 0.19 indicating that SK Telecom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
TIM
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
SK Telecom
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

TIM pays an annual dividend of $1.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. SK Telecom pays an annual dividend of $0.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. TIM pays out 60.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. SK Telecom pays out 18.4% 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.

TIM has a net margin of 15.73% compared to SK Telecom's net margin of 4.23%. TIM's return on equity of 17.99% beat SK Telecom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TIM15.73% 17.99% 7.74%
SK Telecom 4.23%5.59%2.39%

Summary

TIM beats SK Telecom on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SK Telecom compare to VEON?

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

In the previous week, VEON had 2 more articles in the media than SK Telecom. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for VEON and 5 mentions for SK Telecom. SK Telecom's average media sentiment score of 1.66 beat VEON's score of 0.48 indicating that SK Telecom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
VEON
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
SK Telecom
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

SK Telecom has a net margin of 4.23% compared to VEON's net margin of 1.24%. VEON's return on equity of 14.93% beat SK Telecom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
VEON1.24% 14.93% 2.78%
SK Telecom 4.23%5.59%2.39%

21.3% of VEON shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of SK Telecom shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

VEON has a beta of 1.63, suggesting that its stock price is 63% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SK Telecom has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

VEON presently has a consensus price target of $72.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.09%. Given VEON's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe VEON is more favorable than SK Telecom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
VEON
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
SK Telecom
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.71

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
VEON$4.40B1.14$532M$0.8579.85
SK Telecom$17.06T0.00$285.89M$1.2530.27

Summary

VEON beats SK Telecom on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SK Telecom compare to Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS?

SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM) and Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (NYSE:TKC) are both communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

SK Telecom pays an annual dividend of $0.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS pays an annual dividend of $0.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. SK Telecom pays out 18.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS pays out 14.3% 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. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS has a net margin of 7.13% compared to SK Telecom's net margin of 4.23%. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's return on equity of 6.52% beat SK Telecom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SK Telecom4.23% 5.59% 2.39%
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS 7.13%6.52%3.17%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SK Telecom
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.71
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SK Telecom$17.06T0.00$285.89M$1.2530.27
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS$249.20B0.02$447.14M$0.4910.93

SK Telecom has a beta of 0.67, meaning that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, SK Telecom had 5 more articles in the media than Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for SK Telecom and 0 mentions for Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS. SK Telecom's average media sentiment score of 1.66 beat Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's score of 0.00 indicating that SK Telecom is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
SK Telecom Very Positive
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Neutral

Summary

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS beats SK Telecom on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SK Telecom compare to Kyivstar Group?

SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM) and Kyivstar Group (NASDAQ:KYIV) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Kyivstar Group has a net margin of 12.73% compared to SK Telecom's net margin of 4.23%. Kyivstar Group's return on equity of 24.71% beat SK Telecom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SK Telecom4.23% 5.59% 2.39%
Kyivstar Group 12.73%24.71%15.12%

SK Telecom has higher revenue and earnings than Kyivstar Group. Kyivstar Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SK Telecom, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SK Telecom$17.06T0.00$285.89M$1.2530.27
Kyivstar Group$1.16B2.72$124M$0.6620.62

Kyivstar Group has a consensus price target of $16.63, indicating a potential upside of 22.15%. Given Kyivstar Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Kyivstar Group is more favorable than SK Telecom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SK Telecom
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.71
Kyivstar Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

In the previous week, SK Telecom had 4 more articles in the media than Kyivstar Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for SK Telecom and 1 mentions for Kyivstar Group. SK Telecom's average media sentiment score of 1.66 beat Kyivstar Group's score of 0.71 indicating that SK Telecom is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
SK Telecom Very Positive
Kyivstar Group Positive

Summary

Kyivstar Group beats SK Telecom on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SKM vs. The Competition

MetricSK TelecomWireless Telecommunication Services IndustryCommunication Services SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$14.53B$28.09B$33.20B$23.20B
Dividend Yield0.64%3.22%5.37%3.56%
P/E Ratio30.2728.7623.9728.71
Price / Sales0.0010.71129.3594.63
Price / Cash49.458.7520.6933.82
Price / Book1.602.7211.514.74
Net Income$285.89M$2.11B$1.11B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.05%0.33%-0.53%-2.00%
1 Month Performance7.89%-3.69%-0.53%-2.68%
1 Year Performance74.04%6.33%-7.71%10.45%

SK Telecom Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SKM
SK Telecom
2.8172 of 5 stars
$37.84
+2.1%
N/A+73.4%$14.53B$17.06T30.2722,723
VOD
Vodafone Group
3.4654 of 5 stars
$17.13
-1.0%
$10.57
-38.3%
+46.7%$40.00B$46.92BN/A91,128
TIMB
TIM
4.7658 of 5 stars
$18.96
+1.2%
$24.82
+30.9%
-9.5%$9.07B$4.77B11.228,706
VEON
VEON
2.9422 of 5 stars
$65.00
+0.3%
$72.00
+10.8%
+26.6%$4.80B$4.40B76.4718,938
TKC
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS
2.6435 of 5 stars
$5.27
+0.3%
N/A-3.2%$4.62B$6.13B10.7424,290

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