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Why SKM Stock slipped -0.33% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$30.18 -0.33% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $30.10

SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (SKM) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 55/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $11.61B
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As of 2026-11-03, SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (NYSE: SKM) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $30.18 (-0.33% 1D, market cap $11.61B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, SKM ranks #45 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Communication Services sector (Telecommunications Equipment), SKM carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, TLK (PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk) holds a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $11.07B) and TIGO (Millicom International Cellular S.A.) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $13.33B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SKM leads on earnings multiple (32.8x) while SKM leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).

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For SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (SKM), key quantitative strengths include Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs and sector rank #45 in Communication Services, while primary risk factors center on Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $30.10 (-0.25%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 6.4% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 55/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 51.4% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D · Rk C
Cash (12)Whales (5)SEC (16)Macro (10)CEO (12)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-1.4% Base Target
$50 Bull$30 Base$23 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SKM)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (55/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY SKM SCORES 55/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (29% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.74 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL Trailing 12 Months: 6.4% FCF Margin ($256.7M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
63
Grade C+$33.89-5.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
60
Grade C$32.06-0.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
58
Grade C$31.82-5.2% Next Q
Current
55
Grade D+$30.18-0.5% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 55/100 (D+) score, SKM faces multiple-compression risk if 32.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($34.90) or 200D SMA ($34.02) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($29.77) toward Bear Floor ($23.22).

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Why SKM Stock slipped -0.33% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (SKM) slipped -0.33% to $30.18, trading at 38% of its 52-week range ($19.66 – $47.18). Stretched risk/reward at 33x P/E (10% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 38% of its 52-week range ($19.66 – $47.18) with RSI-14 at 35.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6% around $30.18 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D+ (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $256.7M annual free cash flow.
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SKM // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -17.27%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $31.12H $31.12L $30.18C $30.18VOL 1.01M
RES: $33.97SUP: $29.96SMA50: $34.90SMA200: $34.02
$48.74$42.27$35.79$29.31$22.83RES $33.97SUP $29.96$30.182026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
25.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -4.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SKM)

Communication Services Rank #45 of 132 ⚔️ TLK vs SKM Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (SKM vs. TLK, TIGO, TU, TIMB)

Industry: Telecommunications Equipment (81 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (SKM) ranks #45 by composite RQD confidence (55/100, grade D+) and #29 by equity capitalization ($11.61B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SKM leads on earnings valuation at 32.8x trailing P/E, while SKM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.9% ROIC and — gross margin. TU currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 59/100 (C-) compared with SKM at 55/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
SKM ACTIVE
SK Telecom Co. Ltd.
D+ 55/100 32.8x — 9.9% -0.33% $11.61B Benchmark Subject
TLK
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk
D 51/100 32.8x — 9.9% -2.86% $11.07B /tlk-vs-skm →
TIGO
Millicom International Cellular S.A.
D+ 56/100 32.8x — 9.9% -2.75% $13.33B /tigo-vs-skm →
TU
Telus Corporation
C- 59/100 32.8x — 9.9% +2.03% $14.09B /tu-vs-skm →
TIMB
TIM S.A. American
D+ 52/100 32.8x — 9.9% +0.28% $8.46B /timb-vs-skm →

2. SKM Fundamental Profitability, Capital Efficiency & Balance-Sheet Forensics

TRAILING 12M & FORWARD QUANTITATIVE SNAPSHOT

SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (SKM) operates in Telecommunications Equipment (Communication Services) with an equity capitalization of $11.61B, trailing P/E of 32.8x, forward P/E of 30.5x, and EV/EBITDA of 21.0x. Operating profitability registers a gross margin of —, operating margin of 13.9%, net profit margin of 10.9%, ROIC of 9.9%, and free cash flow yield of 2.21%, alongside an Altman Z-Score of 3.74 and Piotroski F-Score of 7/9.

3. SKM Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is SKM stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (NYSE: SKM) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $30.18 (-0.33% 1D, market cap $11.61B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, SKM ranks #45 in composite RQD confidence.

How does SKM compare to TLK and TIGO in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Telecommunications Equipment), SKM carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, TLK (PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk) holds a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $11.07B) and TIGO (Millicom International Cellular S.A.) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $13.33B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SKM leads on earnings multiple (32.8x) while SKM leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SKM?

For SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (SKM), key quantitative strengths include Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs and sector rank #45 in Communication Services, while primary risk factors center on Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is SKM trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SKM last traded at $30.18 (-0.33% on volume of 1,032,090 shares), positioning the stock -13.52% below its 50-day simple moving average ($34.90) and -11.29% below its 200-day simple moving average ($34.02). Across its 52-week range of $19.66 to $47.18, SKM sits at the 38.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 35.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.0% ($28.37 to $31.99).

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SKM — SK Telecom Co. Ltd.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-11-03

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (SKM) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 55/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $30.18 (-0.33% 1D, market capitalization $11.61B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.9%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 13.9%, and free cash flow yield of 2.21%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (5/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (10/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 0.87x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.74, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.39x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (SKM) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Communication Services sector, operating in the Telecommunications Equipment industry,. — for product lines, customer base, or revenue model. The market data reports operating margin of 13.9% and net margin of 10.9%, but gross margin is listed as 0%, which the source does not explain.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 55/100): Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Free cash flow yield of 2.21% and institutional whale pillar of 5/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 5/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $19.66 – $47.18 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 32.8x trailing P/E and 21.0x EV/EBITDA against 13.9% operating margins and a 0.87x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

— for upstream suppliers, downstream customers, sector correlations, or bottlenecks.

  • Key Question #1: Can SKM sustain or expand its 13.9% operating margin and 9.9% ROIC against Telecommunications Equipment peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Will free cash flow conversion (2.21% FCF yield) strengthen balance-sheet liquidity (Altman Z-Score 3.74) toward the $47.18 52-week high?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is SKM's 30.5x forward P/E multiple to Communication Services capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.87x)?

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DE DeltaGamma_99 RQD DEBATE OPENER • Options Flow Specialist 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $39.97 (+32.0%)
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The forensic balance sheet scores 16 of 20 with Altman Z 3.74 and Debt/Equity 0.39, indicating financial solidity.

Long SKM at $30.28 targeting $39.97. The forensic balance sheet scores 16 of 20 with Altman Z 3.74 and Debt/Equity 0.39, indicating financial solidity.. Institutional whale score is 5/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $19.66 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — SKM's 16/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $23.32 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $30.28

Whale 13F flow scores only 5 of 20 while P/E (TTM) of 32.8 sits well above a 2.21% FCF yield.

Fading this rally in SKM at $30.28. Whale 13F flow scores only 5 of 20 while P/E (TTM) of 32.8 sits well above a 2.21% FCF yield.. With a beta of 0.87 and the stock sitting at $30.28 (52-wk range $19.66–$47.18), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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