SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR (SKM) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR (SKM) has net assets worth $12.76 Trillion USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($29.58 Trillion) and total liabilities ($16.82 Trillion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check how tangible is SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $12.76 Trillion |
| % of Total Assets | 43.13% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.3% |
| 5-Year Change | 1.79% |
| 10-Year Change | -22.09% |
| Growth Volatility | 32.95 |
SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR - Net Assets Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See SKM defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR from 1998 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see SKM stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $12.56 Trillion | +6.16% |
| 2024-12-31 | $11.83 Trillion | -3.28% |
| 2023-12-31 | $12.23 Trillion | +0.60% |
| 2022-12-31 | $12.16 Trillion | -1.46% |
| 2021-12-31 | $12.34 Trillion | -49.44% |
| 2020-12-31 | $24.40 Trillion | +6.89% |
| 2019-12-31 | $22.82 Trillion | +2.12% |
| 2018-12-31 | $22.35 Trillion | +23.96% |
| 2017-12-31 | $18.03 Trillion | +11.87% |
| 2016-12-31 | $16.12 Trillion | +4.83% |
| 2015-12-31 | $15.37 Trillion | +0.83% |
| 2014-12-31 | $15.25 Trillion | +7.64% |
| 2013-12-31 | $14.17 Trillion | +10.20% |
| 2012-12-31 | $12.85 Trillion | +7.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | $11.97 Trillion | +4.47% |
| 2010-12-31 | $11.45 Trillion | +1.89% |
| 2009-12-31 | $11.24 Trillion | +4.78% |
| 2008-12-31 | $10.73 Trillion | -8.25% |
| 2007-12-31 | $11.69 Trillion | +29.28% |
| 2006-12-31 | $9.05 Trillion | +9.78% |
| 2005-12-31 | $8.24 Trillion | +18.36% |
| 2004-12-31 | $6.96 Trillion | +8.91% |
| 2003-12-31 | $6.39 Trillion | +2.55% |
| 2002-12-31 | $6.23 Trillion | +2.26% |
| 2001-12-31 | $6.09 Trillion | +0.22% |
| 2000-12-31 | $6.08 Trillion | +63.25% |
| 1999-12-31 | $3.73 Trillion | +155.38% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.46 Trillion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 739.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $7.92 Trillion | 63.54% |
| Common Stock | $30.49 Billion | 0.24% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $2.83 Trillion | 22.72% |
| Other Components | $1.68 Trillion | 13.50% |
| Total Equity | $12.46 Trillion | 100.00% |
SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
China Energy Engineering Corp Ltd
SHG:601868
|
$13.72 Billion |
|
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
NYSE:DECK
|
$13.72 Billion |
|
Muthoot Finance Limited
NSE:MUTHOOTFIN
|
$13.75 Billion |
|
IGM Financial Inc.
TO:IGM
|
$13.75 Billion |
|
China Railway Group Limited
SHG:601390
|
$13.69 Billion |
|
PTC Inc
NASDAQ:PTC
|
$13.65 Billion |
|
IES Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:IESC
|
$13.65 Billion |
|
Rocket Companies Inc
NYSE:RKT
|
$13.65 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 11,698,627,000,000 to 12,464,074,839,000, a change of 765,447,839,000 (6.5%).
- Net income of 408,410,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 636,878,935,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 2,185,106,039,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 1,191,189,265,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $408.41 Billion | +3.28% |
| Dividends Paid | $636.88 Billion | -5.11% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $2.19 Trillion | +17.53% |
| Other Changes | $-1.19 Trillion | -9.56% |
| Total Change | $- | 6.54% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.00x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-31 | $3998.86 | $37.96 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $8861.34 | $37.96 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $12491.88 | $37.96 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $11386.94 | $37.96 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $11952.46 | $37.96 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $15179.13 | $37.96 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $16920.67 | $37.96 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $19867.77 | $37.96 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $21857.53 | $37.96 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $28182.93 | $37.96 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $26694.25 | $37.96 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $27746.57 | $37.96 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $28304.44 | $37.96 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $31409.97 | $37.96 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $30394.27 | $37.96 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $35032.94 | $37.96 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $37411.97 | $37.96 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $38993.17 | $37.96 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $41380.09 | $37.96 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $45928.17 | $37.96 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $58207.97 | $37.96 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $58277.75 | $37.96 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $59659.67 | $37.96 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $29565.73 | $37.96 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $28829.42 | $37.96 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $29097.08 | $37.96 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $30067.49 | $37.96 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $32512.07 | $37.96 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 3.28%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.39%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.57x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.42x
- Recent ROE (3.28%) is below the historical average (13.83%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10.41% | 4.35% | 0.86x | 2.77x | $5.90 Billion |
| 1999 | 7.58% | 6.35% | 0.71x | 1.68x | $-89.68 Billion |
| 2000 | 16.31% | 13.10% | 0.67x | 1.85x | $375.17 Billion |
| 2001 | 21.28% | 13.70% | 0.63x | 2.47x | $608.18 Billion |
| 2002 | 27.01% | 15.95% | 0.66x | 2.58x | $936.89 Billion |
| 2003 | 33.11% | 19.14% | 0.74x | 2.33x | $1.44 Trillion |
| 2004 | 20.98% | 14.11% | 0.74x | 2.01x | $754.17 Billion |
| 2005 | 22.79% | 17.47% | 0.73x | 1.79x | $1.04 Trillion |
| 2006 | 15.59% | 13.16% | 0.68x | 1.74x | $496.20 Billion |
| 2007 | 14.41% | 13.90% | 0.62x | 1.67x | $504.80 Billion |
| 2008 | 11.33% | 8.69% | 0.75x | 1.74x | $142.82 Billion |
| 2009 | 11.09% | 8.59% | 0.75x | 1.72x | $123.04 Billion |
| 2010 | 16.08% | 11.89% | 0.82x | 1.66x | $696.17 Billion |
| 2011 | 13.48% | 10.21% | 0.77x | 1.71x | $416.26 Billion |
| 2012 | 9.72% | 7.14% | 0.63x | 2.16x | $-33.77 Billion |
| 2013 | 12.18% | 9.87% | 0.62x | 1.98x | $293.73 Billion |
| 2014 | 12.42% | 10.49% | 0.61x | 1.93x | $350.50 Billion |
| 2015 | 9.96% | 8.86% | 0.60x | 1.87x | $-6.50 Billion |
| 2016 | 10.49% | 9.81% | 0.55x | 1.96x | $78.83 Billion |
| 2017 | 14.57% | 14.84% | 0.52x | 1.87x | $815.62 Billion |
| 2018 | 13.92% | 18.54% | 0.40x | 1.89x | $880.80 Billion |
| 2019 | 3.87% | 5.76% | 0.35x | 1.94x | $-1.41 Trillion |
| 2020 | 6.34% | 9.35% | 0.34x | 2.02x | $-870.04 Billion |
| 2021 | 20.79% | 14.37% | 0.54x | 2.67x | $1.25 Trillion |
| 2022 | 8.06% | 5.27% | 0.55x | 2.77x | $-219.43 Billion |
| 2023 | 9.60% | 6.21% | 0.58x | 2.64x | $-45.29 Billion |
| 2024 | 10.69% | 6.97% | 0.59x | 2.61x | $80.29 Billion |
| 2025 | 3.28% | 2.39% | 0.57x | 2.42x | $-838.00 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Telecom Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Telecom Services
- Average net assets among peers: $88,467,794,400
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 13.57%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR (SKM) | $12.76 Trillion | 10.41% | 1.32x | $13.71 Billion |
| Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (AD) | $3.31 Billion | -1.30% | 0.95x | $2.12 Billion |
| America Movil SAB de CV ADR (AMX) | $437.83 Billion | 18.93% | 2.70x | $71.77 Billion |
| Anterix Inc (ATEX) | $212.51 Million | -25.62% | 0.19x | $1.21 Billion |
| ATN International Inc (ATNI) | $806.08 Million | -1.34% | 0.40x | $408.36 Million |
| Altice USA Inc (ATUS) | $823.34 Million | 122.40% | 11.41x | $502.28 Million |
| Cable One Inc (CABO) | $835.26 Million | 12.51% | 0.49x | $268.50 Million |
| Cogent Communications Group Inc (CCOI) | $-293.17 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $788.39 Million |
| Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (CHT) | $400.93 Billion | 9.65% | 0.34x | $33.99 Billion |
| Charter Communications Inc (CHTR) | $38.81 Billion | 4.30% | 2.82x | $20.02 Billion |
| Comcast Corp (CMCSA) | $1.41 Billion | -3.79% | 7.57x | $84.30 Billion |
About SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of wireless telecommunication services in South Korea. The company operates through three segments: Cellular Services, Fixed-Line Telecommunications Services, and Other Businesses. The Cellular Services segment offers wireless voice and data transmission, Internet of Things solutions, platform, cloud, smart factory solutions, subscription, advertising… Read more