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KB Stock Chart & Stats
$117.43
$1.01(0.86%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$117.43
$1.01(0.86%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$76.31 - $125.66
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.17K
Average Volume (3M)340.27K
Market Cap
$40.04B
Enterprise Value$125.34K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.00T>
Price to Earnings (P/E)13794.9
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Oct 27, 2026EPS Estimate
3.5Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)17303.72
Shares Outstanding354,687,740
10 Day Avg. Volume304,874
30 Day Avg. Volume340,272
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.40
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.93
P/FCF Ratio12.78
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$162.90Price Target Upside38.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)12.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.21B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Capital Position & Shareholder ReturnsA CET1 ~13.7% and BIS ~15.9% provide durable loss-absorption and regulatory headroom, enabling the bank to pursue buybacks and dividends while supporting growth. Strong capital cushions credit shocks, preserves lending capacity, and underpins long-term funding and strategic flexibility.
Diversified Fee Income & Securities ContributionA structural shift toward fee and securities income diversifies earnings away from pure NII sensitivity. Higher recurring fee share (>31%) and a larger securities contribution reduce earnings cyclicality from loans, supporting more stable group-level profitability through market cycles and product mix shifts.
Improved Profitability & ROESustained H1 profit growth and mid-teens ROE indicate the group is converting capital into returns efficiently. Higher ROE reflects operating leverage and subsidiary contributions, supporting long-term shareholder returns potential and reinforcing management's ability to meet profitability targets.
Bears Say
High LeverageSustained elevated leverage raises structural vulnerability to funding stress and credit losses. A higher debt-to-equity ratio limits capital maneuverability, amplifies returns volatility, constrains risk-taking, and may force more conservative lending or capital-raising in adverse macro scenarios.
Weak / Volatile Cash GenerationA reversion to negative operating and free cash flow signals weaker cash conversion and raises reliance on parent/dividend flows or capital markets. Over months, persistent cash deficits can limit organic funding for buybacks, investments, or provisioning without altering balance-sheet composition.
NIM Pressure From Funding & Loan CompetitionCompression in net interest margin driven by deposit costs, preemptive funding and competitive corporate lending is a durable margin headwind. Unless lending mix or pricing power improves, lower NIMs will structurally constrain net interest income and profitability across interest rate cycles.
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KB FAQ
What was Kb Financial Group Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kb Financial Group Inc. lowest stock price was $76.31 and its highest was $125.66 in the past 12 months.
What is Kb Financial Group Inc.’s market cap?
Kb Financial Group Inc.’s market cap is $40.04B.
When is Kb Financial Group Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kb Financial Group Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 27, 2026 which is in 73 days.
How were Kb Financial Group Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Kb Financial Group Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported $3.786 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.523 by $0.263.
Is Kb Financial Group Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kb Financial Group Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kb Financial Group Inc. pay dividends?
Kb Financial Group Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.811 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.74%. See more information on Kb Financial Group Inc. dividends here
What is Kb Financial Group Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Kb Financial Group Inc.’s EPS estimate is 3.5.
How many shares outstanding does Kb Financial Group Inc. have?
Kb Financial Group Inc. has 354,687,740 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kb Financial Group Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kb Financial Group Inc. reported an EPS of $3.786 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.523. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.926%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kb Financial Group Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KB
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$162.90 (38.72% Upside)
$162.90 (38.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KB Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Company Description
Kb Financial Group Inc.
KB Financial Group Inc. is a prominent financial conglomerate offering a diverse array of banking and associated financial services to both individual consumers and corporate entities, both domestically in South Korea and across international markets. The company's operations are strategically organized into distinct divisions: Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Other Banking Services, Securities Business, Non-life Insurance Business, Credit Card Business, and Life Insurance Business. It supplies various lending products, deposit accounts, and related financial instruments to a broad client base, including large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, home offices, and private households. Additionally, the group provides expert investment banking and brokerage services, alongside a comprehensive suite of life and non-life insurance products. Credit card facilities such as sales, cash advance services, and card loans, along with other support, are also part of its offering. KB Financial Group actively participates in securities and derivatives trading, manages funding initiatives, and conducts various ancillary financial activities. Its extensive portfolio further includes foreign exchange dealings, financial investment consultation, installment financing, financial leasing, real estate trust administration, capital infusion, debt collection and credit assessment, software advisory, development, and supply, investment guidance, claims processing, asset management, savings banking, information and communication technology solutions, and general business advisory services. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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KB Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call conveyed a broadly positive performance: strong H1 profit growth (+13.1% YoY), record first-half operating income (above KRW 10 trillion), materially higher fee income (+33.3% YoY) and improved ROE (14.09%), supported by a stronger contribution from securities subsidiaries and solid capital ratios (CET1 13.74%). Management also committed to substantial shareholder returns (KRW 700 billion buyback, target ~KRW 3.7 trillion for 2026). Noted headwinds include modest QoQ NIM compression (bank NIM down ~3 bp, group NIM down ~5 bp), one-off provisioning in Q2, insurance loss ratio pressures, higher G&A driven by compensation and taxes, and macro/FX/ELS-related uncertainties. On balance, positives (profitability, fee growth, capital and shareholder returns, improving credit cost YoY) outweigh the challenges, though management highlighted conservative provisioning and caution on sustainability of fee levels given market volatility.View all KB earnings summariesKB Stock 12 Month Forecast
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