Is SK Telecom (017670) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 66.1% / 30% | 14.4% / 30% | 15.4% / 30% | 0.49% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 66.1% / 33% | 14.4% / 33% | 15.4% / 33% | 0.49% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 35.3% / 33% | 7.7% / 33% | 8.2% / 33% | 0.49% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 66.1% / 33% | 14.4% / 33% | 15.4% / 33% | 0.49% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 35.3% / 33% | 7.7% / 33% | 8.2% / 50% | 0.49% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 70.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 2.8% | |
| Net Margin | 2.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 3.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.2% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $5.1T |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.5T |
| Total Debt | $10.8T |
| Debt-to-Equity | 80.1 |
| Current Ratio | 1.0 |
| Total Assets | $30.5T |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | KRW 80,000.00 |
| 50-Day MA | KRW 75,086.00 |
| 200-Day MA | KRW 59,726.00 |
| Avg Volume | 1.4M |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
KRW 50,400.00
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About SK Telecom (017670)
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 and curated shopping under T Deal brand name, and metaverse platform-based services, as well as sells wireless devices. Its Fixed-Line Telecommunications Services segment provides fixed-line telephone services; broadband Internet services; media platform services, such as Internet protocol TV and cable TV; and business communications services. The Other Businesses segment offers T-commerce services, as well as portal services under Nate brand name. In addition, it provides call center management, base station maintenance, information gathering and consulting, database and internet website, and broadcasting programs; manufactures non-memory and other electronic integrated circuits; international telecommunication and mobile; and operates information and communications facilities, and mobile virtual network, as well as engages in telecommunications and communication device retail business. SK Telecom Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is SK Telecom (017670) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), SK Telecom is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is SK Telecom's debt ratio?
SK Telecom's debt ratio is 66.1% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 35.3%.
What are SK Telecom's key financial metrics?
SK Telecom has a market capitalization of $17.0T, and revenue of $17.9T. The company maintains a gross margin of 70.5% and a net margin of 2.4%. Return on equity stands at 3.0%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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