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Kb Financial Group Inc. (KB)
NYSE:KB
KB Stock Chart & Stats
$86.50
-$0.24(-0.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$86.50
-$0.24(-0.42%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$46.38 - $119.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume25.75K
Average Volume (3M)254.68K
Market Cap
$38.55B
Enterprise Value$57.21T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.2
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2026EPS Estimate
3.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.79%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.36
Shares Outstanding372,850,460
10 Day Avg. Volume224,320
30 Day Avg. Volume254,681
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.40
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.93
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.48K
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.13
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.30
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.21
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)11.96
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.65B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Return On EquityA sustained ROE near 13% indicates the group is generating solid returns on shareholder capital. Over the next several months this supports internal capital generation, dividend capacity and reinvestment into strategic areas, increasing resilience to revenue pressures.
Diversified Earnings MixNonbank subsidiaries contributing over a third of profits reduces reliance on net interest income. This structural diversification stabilizes earnings against NIM volatility, supports fee income growth and provides multiple cash generation channels for medium-term capital planning.
Active Capital ManagementConfirmed treasury share cancellation and elevated dividends demonstrate disciplined capital allocation. These structural actions improve per-share metrics and signal commitment to shareholder returns, while allowing management to rebalance capital without altering paid-in capital.
Bears Say
Declining Top-line TrendA multi-period decline in revenue growth signals underlying pressure on core franchise expansion or pricing. Persisting top-line weakness constrains operating leverage, limits room for margin expansion, and forces greater reliance on non-operating items or cost cuts to sustain profitability.
Negative Operating Cash FlowTTM negative operating cash flow undermines the bank’s ability to fund lending, dividends and buybacks from core activities. Over 2-6 months this raises reliance on non-operating receipts or funding markets and limits flexibility to absorb credit or market stress.
High LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio above 2x denotes material leverage common in banking but increases sensitivity to asset quality deterioration and interest rate shifts. This structural exposure can constrain capital buffers and regulatory headroom, requiring careful balance-sheet management.
Kb Financial Group News
KB FAQ
What was Kb Financial Group Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kb Financial Group Inc. lowest stock price was $46.38 and its highest was $119.71 in the past 12 months.
What is Kb Financial Group Inc.’s market cap?
Kb Financial Group Inc.’s market cap is $38.55B.
When is Kb Financial Group Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kb Financial Group Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were Kb Financial Group Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Kb Financial Group Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported $1.363 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.092 by $0.271.
Is Kb Financial Group Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kb Financial Group Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kb Financial Group Inc. pay dividends?
Kb Financial Group Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.512 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.79%. 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 3.35.
How many shares outstanding does Kb Financial Group Inc. have?
Kb Financial Group Inc. has 372,850,460 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 $1.363 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.092. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.606%.
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
Kb Financial Group Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KB Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 16.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
97.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kb Financial Group Inc.
KB Financial Group Inc. provides a range of banking and related financial services to consumers and corporations in South Korea and internationally. The company operates through Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Other Banking Services, Securities Business, Non-life Insurance Business, Credit Card Business, and Life Insurance Business segments. It offers loans, deposit products, and other related financial products and services to large, small, and medium-sized enterprises, as well as small and home office, and individuals and households; investment banking, and brokerage and supporting services; life insurance products; non-life insurance products; and credit sale, cash service, card loan, and other supporting services. The company also engages in securities and derivatives trading, funding, and other supporting activities. In addition, it offers foreign exchange transaction; financial investment; credit card and installment financing; financial leasing; real estate trust management; capital investment; collection of receivables or credit investigation; software advisory, development, and supply; investment advisory; claim; management; savings banking; information and communication; and general advisory services. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
KB Company Deck
KB Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly positive picture: strong annual net profit growth (+15.1% YoY), substantial increases in dividends and shareholder returns (total cash dividends +≈32% YoY; TSR 52.4%), notable noninterest income expansion (+16% YoY) and improved cost efficiency (CIR 39.3%). These achievements are balanced against near‑term headwinds — a Q4 earnings dip driven by one‑offs (ERP costs, ELS provisioning), elevated credit provisions (credit cost 48 bps), NIM pressure and constraints on household loan growth. Management emphasizes conservative provisioning, industry‑leading capital ratios (CET1 ≈13.8%) and proactive shareholder return and buyback programs, while providing cautious 2026 guidance (loan mix shift to corporate/productive finance, modest SG&A growth and expectation of a gradual NIM decline). Overall, positive operational and capital metrics outweigh the transitory lowlights, but the company remains cautious about macro and market volatility.View all KB earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Insiders
0.53% Mutual Funds
0.82% Other Institutional Investors
98.27% Public Companies and
Individual Investors