SK Innovation Co., Ltd.

KOSE:A096770 Stock Report

Market Cap: ₩20.5t

SK Innovation Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

SK Innovation is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 62% and 1.7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 66.5% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 3.7% in 3 years.

Key information

62.0%

Earnings growth rate

66.51%

EPS growth rate

Oil and Gas earnings growth27.3%
Revenue growth rate1.7%
Future return on equity3.66%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated15 Jul 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 30

A096770: Future Returns Will Rely On Higher Fair Value Versus Lower P/E

The analyst price target for SK Innovation has been revised from around ₩121,190 to about ₩136,950, with analysts citing updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions to support the change. What's in the News No recent company specific news for SK Innovation was identified in the provided sources.
Narrative Update • Jun 16

A096770: Steeper Revenue Decline And Thin Margins Will Pressure Future Returns

Analysts now set a higher price target for SK Innovation at around ₩70,000, up from about ₩63,986. This reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue and margin expectations, and a much higher assumed future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Jun 02

A096770: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their price target for SK Innovation from ₩170,000 to ₩190,000, citing slightly higher assumed profit margins and a richer future P/E multiple, even though they now model a lower revenue growth rate and a higher discount rate. What's in the News No major recent news items or key developments for SK Innovation were provided in the available sources.
Narrative Update • May 13

A096770: Future Returns Will Depend On Discount Rate And P/E Trade Off

Analysts have kept SK Innovation's fair value estimate steady at ₩121,190, with updated assumptions that include a slightly higher discount rate, adjusted revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E of 22.18x guiding their revised price target view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Steady at ₩121,190, with no change in the central valuation estimate.
Narrative Update • Apr 29

A096770: Future Overvaluation Risk Will Hinge On Higher Assumed P/E

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for SK Innovation from about ₩116,400 to about ₩121,200, citing updated assumptions regarding discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has been raised from about ₩116,400 to about ₩121,200, reflecting a modest upward adjustment.
Narrative Update • Apr 14

A096770: Lower Discount Rate And Higher Future P/E Will Support Upside

Analysts have lifted their price target for SK Innovation from ₩156,000 to ₩170,000, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that they believe better reflect the company’s current outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated from ₩156,000 to ₩170,000 per share, representing an increase of around 9% in the target level used.
Narrative Update • Mar 31

A096770: Stable Outlook Will Rely On Discount Rate Shift And P/E Reset

Analysts kept their fair value estimate for SK Innovation broadly unchanged at around ₩116,428 per share. A slightly lower discount rate and a marginally different assumed future P/E multiple shaped the updated price target rationale.
Narrative Update • Mar 16

A096770: Revised Profitability Outlook And Lower Multiple Will Shape Future Upside Potential

Analysts have revised their price target for SK Innovation from about ₩127,905 to about ₩116,429, citing updated assumptions that combine a lower revenue growth outlook with higher profit margin expectations and a reduced forward P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Adjusted from about ₩127,905 to about ₩116,429, indicating a moderate reduction in the assessed equity value.
Narrative Update • Mar 02

A096770: Lower Revenue Outlook Will Weigh On Returns Despite Margin Lift

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for SK Innovation at ₩63,985.53. The updated price target now reflects slightly lower assumed revenue growth, a modestly higher projected profit margin, and a small adjustment to the future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Feb 16

A096770: Lower Future P/E Will Pressure Returns Despite Margin Improvement

Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for SK Innovation from ₩67,728 to ₩63,986 as they revise assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Reduced from ₩67,728 to ₩63,986, a cut of around 6%, indicating a lower central estimate of SK Innovation's worth per share.
Narrative Update • Feb 02

A096770: Higher Margin Outlook And Lower P/E Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have reduced their price target for SK Innovation from ₩160,000 to ₩156,000, citing updated assumptions around growth, profitability, and a lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Trimmed slightly from ₩160,000 to ₩156,000, reflecting updated assumptions in the model.
Analysis Article • Jan 20

Is SK Innovation (KRX:096770) A Risky Investment?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...
Narrative Update • Jan 19

A096770: Convertible Bond Issuance Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have revised their price target on SK Innovation to ₩160,000 from ₩170,000, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News SK Innovation announced a private placement of series 1 unregistered unsecured private convertible bonds for gross proceeds of ₩600,009,437,500 on October 22, 2025, with board approval and an expected maturity on October 31, 2027 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Jan 05

A096770: Leadership Shift And Convertible Bond Issue Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target for SK Innovation from ₩180,000 to ₩170,000, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth, a different discount rate, and a revised future P/E alongside modestly higher profit margin expectations. What's in the News SK Innovation announced a private placement of series 1 unregistered unsecured private convertible bonds for gross proceeds of ₩600,009,437,500 on October 22, 2025, with a zero coupon and maturity on October 31, 2027, and a conversion price of ₩123,642 per share into 4,852,796 shares during the period from October 31, 2026 to October 25, 2027 (Key Developments).
Analysis Article • Dec 30

What SK Innovation Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:096770) P/S Is Not Telling You

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.3x in the Oil and Gas industry in Korea, you could be...
Narrative Update • Dec 21

A096770 Will Face Rich Multiple Despite Weakening Revenue And Margin Outlook

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for SK Innovation from 60,643.10 South Korean won to 67,727.55 South Korean won, citing a lower perceived discount rate and higher future valuation multiples, which more than offset weaker expectations for revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News SK Innovation announced a large private placement of series 1 unregistered, unsecured private convertible bonds totaling approximately KRW 600 billion, with multiple institutional investors participating and board approval secured ahead of the expected October 31, 2025 closing (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Dec 06

A096770: Upcoming Convertible Bond Funding Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have slightly trimmed their price target on SK Innovation from ₩128,800 to about ₩127,900, citing a more conservative revenue growth outlook, which is partly offset by expectations for stronger profit margins and a higher future earnings multiple. What's in the News SK Innovation announced a private placement of series 1 unregistered unsecured private convertible bonds worth about KRW 600 billion, with zero coupon and maturity in October 2027, convertible at KRW 123,642 per share into roughly 4.85 million shares between late 2026 and 2027 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Nov 22

A096770: Leadership Changes And Convertible Bonds Will Drive Future Upside

Narrative Update on SK Innovation: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have modestly raised their price target for SK Innovation from ₩127,684 to ₩128,800. This revision is based on updated expectations around the company's growth and improving market conditions, even though there have been slight downward adjustments in profit margin and revenue projections.
Narrative Update • Nov 05

A096770: Leadership Transition And Capital Moves Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target for SK Innovation from ₩115,895 to ₩127,684, citing adjustments in valuation methodologies and forecasts. This comes despite slight reductions in projected growth and profitability.
Narrative Update • Oct 22

Analysts Lower SK Innovation Fair Value Amid Private Placement and Revised Growth Outlook

Narrative Update on SK Innovation Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for SK Innovation downward from ₩118,727 to ₩115,895. This revision reflects more cautious assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins in their latest outlook.
Analysis Article • Oct 01

SK Innovation Co., Ltd. (KRX:096770) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

There wouldn't be many who think SK Innovation Co., Ltd.'s ( KRX:096770 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x is...
Narrative Update • Sep 12

Merger And Expansion Will Drive Global Electrification Trends

The modest reduction in SK Innovation’s consensus price target likely reflects a lower discount rate and a slight decrease in future P/E expectations, bringing the fair value estimate down from ₩121391 to ₩118727. What's in the News SK Innovation closed a private placement transaction.
Analysis Article • Jul 21

Is SK Innovation (KRX:096770) A Risky Investment?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
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New Narrative • Nov 25

Synergies And Critical Enhancements To Drive Future Profitability And Growth

Merger with SK E&S is anticipated to enhance energy portfolio and financial structure, boosting revenues and shareholder returns.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

KOSE:A096770 - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (KRW Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202889,689,5381,344,3952,665,3606,299,75013
12/31/202788,903,0301,227,8011,595,7636,158,26720
12/31/202693,299,9732,242,843-399,9674,081,40020
3/31/202683,481,987-1,635,243-2,028,7842,700,478N/A
12/31/202580,296,054-2,801,165-3,308,5362,283,053N/A
9/30/202579,824,322-2,007,954-3,381,1382,563,749N/A
6/30/202576,948,147-2,517,400-6,548,002838,006N/A
3/31/202576,440,634-2,323,771-8,216,1132,419,605N/A
12/31/202474,269,647-2,189,769-7,970,3342,232,522N/A
9/30/202474,840,598-1,343,793-7,501,4104,807,722N/A
6/30/202477,072,612-35,974-6,701,7144,985,108N/A
3/31/202477,000,746314,785-6,989,8453,518,603N/A
12/31/202377,288,486256,250-6,089,2815,367,896N/A
9/30/202376,895,947-237,648-7,885,2053,029,419N/A
6/30/202379,760,248-854,099-8,972,5631,629,070N/A
3/31/202380,938,311644,146-6,724,3252,200,672N/A
12/31/202278,056,9391,569,023-6,658,434406,557N/A
9/30/202272,641,8552,162,170-4,536,729782,660N/A
6/30/202262,356,9432,510,453-3,311,203541,129N/A
3/31/202253,710,6021,420,260-5,313,083-2,041,893N/A
12/31/202146,853,416248,343-3,748,907-495,481N/A
9/30/202141,194,75429,207-2,427,475762,850N/A
6/30/202137,034,296-430,127-1,638,7221,784,748N/A
3/31/202132,907,197-977,655411,4694,138,086N/A
12/31/202034,549,940-2,186,284-1,025,9282,850,844N/A
9/30/202037,705,775-2,295,760-1,796,2831,755,361N/A
6/30/202041,685,867-2,126,685-1,537,7702,006,317N/A
3/31/202047,576,550-1,628,968-2,359,016695,495N/A
12/31/201949,306,938143,410N/A1,825,834N/A
9/30/201951,741,775703,216N/A2,307,109N/A
6/30/201954,412,3901,005,837N/A1,769,830N/A
3/31/201954,827,8701,371,062N/A1,387,866N/A
12/31/201854,216,5241,638,075N/A1,699,482N/A
9/30/201853,088,1331,681,508N/A1,166,382N/A
6/30/201849,855,0451,924,161N/A2,143,483N/A
3/31/201846,958,3171,711,449N/A2,769,379N/A
12/31/201746,162,6562,105,934N/A2,180,164N/A
9/30/201743,716,4861,957,884N/A2,043,364N/A
6/30/201741,693,8811,639,781N/A1,872,606N/A
3/31/201741,432,7871,962,549N/A2,513,054N/A
12/31/201639,520,5391,671,338N/A3,677,754N/A
9/30/201640,309,3211,432,074N/A4,053,332N/A
6/30/201643,053,5991,229,375N/A4,869,413N/A
3/31/201645,770,4051,198,557N/A4,110,215N/A
12/31/201548,356,320944,799N/A4,085,705N/A
9/30/201553,590,909531,055N/A4,152,096N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: A096770 is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.1%).

Earnings vs Market: A096770 is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: A096770 is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: A096770's revenue (1.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the KR market (16% per year).

High Growth Revenue: A096770's revenue (1.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: A096770's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (3.7%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/18 22:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/16 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

SK Innovation Co., Ltd. is covered by 36 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Hyung-Joon MoonBarclays
Sun Jung LeeBofA Global Research
Joon-Ho LeeBofA Global Research