SKM
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SK Telecom (SKM) closed at $31.63 as of 2026-07-31, trading 45.8% above its 200-week moving average of $21.70. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 65.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 37, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.25 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1522 weeks of data, SKM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SKM at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +37.1%.
With a market cap of $12.1 billion, SKM is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3185.8%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 2.6%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
Over the past 29.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SKM would have grown to $513, compared to $1393 for the S&P 500. SKM has returned 5.8% annualized vs 9.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -8.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SKM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SKM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 26 historical episodes, buying SKM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +43.5% after 12 months (median +5.0%), compared to +10.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 54% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +38.7% vs +27.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SKM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from SKM's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
SKM has crossed below its 200-week MA 26 times with an average 1-year return of +37.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1997 | Oct 1998 | 73 | 57.6% | -31.8% | +474.2% |
| Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 | 1 | 5.4% | +221.7% | +494.6% |
| Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 | 1 | 0.8% | +303.4% | +465.6% |
| Feb 1999 | Feb 1999 | 1 | 1.0% | +377.8% | +465.6% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 2 | 9.9% | +62.4% | +216.9% |
| Jun 2001 | Jul 2001 | 3 | 3.8% | +47.0% | +184.7% |
| Jul 2002 | Nov 2002 | 18 | 8.9% | -14.2% | +127.0% |
| Dec 2002 | Jan 2004 | 58 | 42.3% | -16.4% | +119.3% |
| Mar 2004 | Mar 2004 | 1 | 0.1% | -2.2% | +122.9% |
| Apr 2004 | May 2004 | 6 | 6.2% | -3.9% | +129.0% |
| Jun 2004 | Nov 2004 | 18 | 14.6% | +4.7% | +133.7% |
| Apr 2005 | May 2005 | 6 | 2.4% | +30.7% | +140.3% |
| Feb 2008 | May 2011 | 166 | 40.5% | -37.8% | +93.2% |
| May 2011 | Dec 2012 | 81 | 30.1% | -37.0% | +126.2% |
| Dec 2012 | Dec 2012 | 1 | 1.6% | +54.8% | +165.1% |
| Dec 2015 | Mar 2017 | 65 | 15.7% | +3.5% | +95.0% |
| Apr 2017 | May 2017 | 3 | 1.5% | +1.6% | +76.4% |
| Feb 2018 | Feb 2018 | 1 | 0.2% | +5.5% | +71.1% |
| Feb 2018 | Jul 2018 | 22 | 5.4% | +5.3% | +72.0% |
| Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 | 1 | 1.1% | -19.1% | +77.2% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 2 | 2.2% | -20.6% | +76.7% |
| Jul 2019 | Nov 2020 | 70 | 36.0% | -16.3% | +82.5% |
| Jun 2022 | Sep 2023 | 66 | 15.5% | -2.0% | +73.6% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 4 | 3.4% | +24.2% | +74.5% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 3 | 3.1% | +16.4% | +68.6% |
| May 2024 | Jun 2024 | 4 | 1.3% | +5.9% | +63.1% |
| Average | 26 | — | +37.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SKM below its 200-week moving average?
No. SK Telecom (SKM) is currently 45.8% above its 200-week moving average of $21.70. It would need to fall to $21.70 to cross below the line.
What is SKM's 200-week moving average price?
SK Telecom's 200-week moving average is $21.70 as of 2026-07-31. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SKM drops below its 200-week moving average?
SKM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +37.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 26 weeks on average.
Is SKM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SKM as of 2026-07-31: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 37. Free cash flow yield is 3185.8%. Return on equity is 2.6%. Price-to-book is 1.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SKM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 29.2 years, $100 invested in SKM would have grown to $513, compared to $1393 for the S&P 500. That's 5.8% annualized vs 9.5% for the index. SKM has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SKM pay a dividend?
Yes. SK Telecom currently pays a dividend yield of 305.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-07-31