Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated (JP:9503)
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9503 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2475.50
-¥4.50(-0.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2475.50
-¥4.50(-0.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,566.00 - ¥2,826.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.74M
Average Volume (3M)4.37M
Market Cap
¥2.58T
Enterprise Value¥6.25T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥737.41B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥4.31T
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.1
Beta1.00
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
57.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)341.14
Shares Outstanding1,114,927,500
10 Day Avg. Volume4,760,990
30 Day Avg. Volume4,371,646
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.35
Price to Book (P/B)0.83
Price to Sales (P/S)0.71
P/FCF Ratio31.32
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥3,000.00Price Target Upside21.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)263.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥4.17T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
De-leveraging TrendKEPCO's debt-to-equity improved materially from ~2.9x in 2022 to ~1.25x in 2026 as equity rose and debt declined. That durable reduction in leverage improves credit profile and borrowing flexibility, lowers interest burden and supports funding of capex and regulatory obligations over months.
Regulated Network RevenueKEPCO's transmission and distribution business generates tariff-backed, regulated cash flows that create a predictable earnings floor. This regulated income supports long-term margin stability, reliable cost recovery for grid investments and steadier cash flows through multi-month cycles.
Earnings ReboundFollowing a near-breakeven 2023, earnings rebounded strongly with healthy net income in 2024–2026, reflecting operational recovery and restored generation performance. Sustained earnings improvement strengthens equity, funds reinvestment and supports medium-term dividend and capital plans.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowOperating cash flow has been inconsistent: free cash flow swung from deeply negative (2021–2023) to very strong in 2024 then fell back to low levels in 2025–2026. This volatility undermines dependable internal funding for capex, debt paydown and predictable shareholder returns.
Margin CompressionGross profit and EBITDA margins have compressed notably since the 2024 peak into 2026. Persistent margin pressure reduces cash generated per unit of revenue, weakens returns on assets and makes profitability more sensitive to fuel, purchased-power costs and regulatory adjustments over the medium term.
High Absolute Debt RemainsDespite improving leverage ratios, absolute debt remains large and the group is still meaningfully levered for a utility. High nominal indebtedness increases refinancing and interest-rate exposure, constrains strategic flexibility for large renewables investments and limits near-term balance-sheet optionality.
Kansai Electric Power Company News
9503 FAQ
What was Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated lowest stock price was ¥1566.00 and its highest was ¥2826.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated’s market cap?
Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated’s market cap is ¥2.58T.
When is Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated’s earnings last quarter?
Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported ¥35.77 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥29.5 by ¥6.27.
Is Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated pay dividends?
Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥45 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.44%. See more information on Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated dividends here
What is Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated’s EPS estimate?
Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated’s EPS estimate is 57.9.
How many shares outstanding does Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated have?
Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated has 1,114,927,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated reported an EPS of ¥35.77 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥29.5. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.105%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9503
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Company Description
Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated
The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated engages in electricity, gas and heat supply, and telecommunication businesses in Japan. It operates through four segments: Energy Business, Power Transmission and Distribution Business, Information and Communication Business, and Life and Business Solution Business. The company generates power from thermal, hydropower, wind, biomass, and nuclear power generation plants. It is also involved in the power transmission and distribution business; provision of information and communication services for homes and businesses under the eo Hikari brand; mobile business under the mineo business; corporate solution business; and real estate leasing, sale, and management activities; and leisure, leasing, call center management, dispatching, medical health care, and home security businesses. In addition, the company engages in the maintenance and construction of power distribution and electricity lines, thermal and nuclear power generation facilities, and information and communication equipment; utility pole advertising; manufacture, supply, and sale of gas; manufacture and sale of power distribution equipment, such as overhead wire hardware, insulators/bushings, steel pipe columns, concrete columns, etc.; housing equipment sales; remodeling work; and passenger/freight transportation. Further, it is involved in the survey and research on safety technology for nuclear power generation, survey/design /construction supervision related to civil engineering/architecture, etc.; acceptance/ storage/vaporization /delivery of LNG; condominium high-voltage batch power reception service business; fuel trading and transportation; corporate settlement; and provision of survey, analysis, consulting, and construction services related to the environment, civil engineering, and architecture, as well as public relations and engineering services The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
9503 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥3,000.00
▲(21.19% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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