KT Skylife Co Ltd
KT Skylife provides broadcasting services, primarily generating revenue through content distribution and related services.
Business. KT Skylife Co Ltd (053210.KS) is a broadcasting company headquartered in South Korea that operates within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The firm generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model, focusing on content distribution and media services. It is listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX) under the ticker symbol 053210.KS. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue breakdowns are not available.
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KT Skylife Co Ltd (053210.KS) is a broadcasting company headquartered in South Korea that operates within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The firm generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model, focusing on content distribution and media services. It is listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX) under the ticker symbol 053210.KS. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue breakdowns are not available.
KT Skylife maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, significantly below the industry median, and a current ratio of 1.2, indicating moderate liquidity. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 0.64% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.37%, both below the industry median for broadcasting firms. This suggests that KT Skylife is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization.
KT Skylife's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, broadcasting, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to sector-specific risks and regional economic fluctuations.
The company's growth trajectory is constrained by a negative capital expenditure of -38.94 billion KRW, indicating a reduction in investment in long-term assets. Analysts project a neutral outlook for the current fiscal year, with no significant revenue growth expected.
KT Skylife faces moderate liquidity risk due to its negative net cash position and a medium liquidity rating. The company has a low dilution risk, with no near-term pressure for equity issuance. However, the risk assessment highlights the need for improved cash flow management to support long-term stability.
Recent filings and transcripts indicate a focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency. The company has not disclosed any major strategic shifts or new product launches in the latest reporting period.
- KT Skylife has a conservative capital structure but faces liquidity constraints due to a negative net cash position.
- The company's profitability metrics are below industry medians, indicating inefficiencies in capital and asset use.
- Revenue is concentrated in a single segment, increasing exposure to sector-specific risks.
- Analysts project a neutral outlook with no significant revenue growth expected in the near term.
- The company has low dilution risk but needs to improve cash flow management to support long-term stability.
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Generated · model-assistedAnalysts project 29.9% upside to a mean price target of 5,300 KRW, suggesting significant undervaluation relative to current market price.
Net income surged 105.1% year-over-year in FY2026, marking a strong recovery from the substantial losses recorded in FY2025.
Operating margin of 1.12% exceeds the Broadcasting cohort median of 0.99%, indicating superior operational efficiency compared to peers.
Free cash flow improved by 112.6% year-over-year in FY2026, demonstrating a robust turnaround in cash generation capabilities.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26 is below the cohort median of 0.25, reflecting a conservative leverage position within the industry.
Revenue declined 3.8% year-over-year in FY2026, signaling persistent top-line weakness despite recent profitability improvements.
The company faces high credit risk, posing a significant threat to financial stability and potential future losses.
Return on equity of 0.64% is below the cohort median of 0.94%, suggesting suboptimal capital utilization for shareholders.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue KRW 247.18B, −3,8% YoY; Operating income +90,8% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 247.18B, −3,8% YoY
- ▍Operating income +90,8% YoY
- ▍Net income +84,9% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +86,6% YoY
- ▍Net margin -9.0%
Revenue KRW 246.95B, −3,9% YoY; Operating income +793,6% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 246.95B, −3,9% YoY
- ▍Operating income +793,6% YoY
- ▍Net income +181,3% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +62,9% YoY
- ▍Net margin 5.4%
Revenue KRW 247.21B, −2,9% YoY; Operating income +8 795,6% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 247.21B, −2,9% YoY
- ▍Operating income +8 795,6% YoY
- ▍Net income +653,4% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +411,7% YoY
- ▍Net margin 4.7%
Revenue KRW 242.88B, −4,5% YoY; Operating income +79,2% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 242.88B, −4,5% YoY
- ▍Operating income +79,2% YoY
- ▍Net income −8,6% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +113,9% YoY
- ▍Net margin 1.6%
Revenue KRW 256.99B; Operating income -KRW 147.46B.
- ▍Revenue KRW 256.99B
- ▍Operating income -KRW 147.46B
- ▍Net margin -57.0%
Revenue KRW 256.91B; Operating income KRW 1.85B.
- ▍Revenue KRW 256.91B
- ▍Operating income KRW 1.85B
- ▍Net margin 1.9%
Revenue KRW 254.63B; Operating income -KRW 152.9M.
- ▍Revenue KRW 254.63B
- ▍Operating income -KRW 152.9M
- ▍Net margin 0.6%
Revenue KRW 254.40B; Operating income KRW 2.86B.
- ▍Revenue KRW 254.40B
- ▍Operating income KRW 2.86B
- ▍Net margin 1.7%
Revenue KRW 984.22B, −3,8% YoY; Operating income +109,8% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 984.22B, −3,8% YoY
- ▍Operating income +109,8% YoY
- ▍Net income +105,1% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +112,6% YoY
- ▍Net margin 0.7%
Revenue KRW 1.02T, −0,3% YoY; Operating income −42,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 1.02T, −0,3% YoY
- ▍Operating income −42,0% YoY
- ▍Net income −38,8% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −37,2% YoY
- ▍Net margin -13.3%
Revenue KRW 1.03T, −0,8% YoY; Operating income −369,8% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 1.03T, −0,8% YoY
- ▍Operating income −369,8% YoY
- ▍Net income −537,7% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −522,4% YoY
- ▍Net margin -9.5%
Revenue KRW 1.03T, +35,5% YoY; Operating income −52,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 1.03T, +35,5% YoY
- ▍Operating income −52,0% YoY
- ▍Net income −62,8% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −58,0% YoY
- ▍Net margin 2.2%
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 796,50 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,03T KRW |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 47,2B KRW |
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- KT Skylife Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
- KT Skylife Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26
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- Yeong Beom ChoiPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director