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KEP Stock Chart & Stats
$12.06
>-$0.01(-0.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$12.06
>-$0.01(-0.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.25 - $23.41
Previous CloseN/A
Volume810.72K
Average Volume (3M)1.15M
Market Cap
$15.64B
Enterprise Value$100.19K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.07T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.00T>
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.6
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.53Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.37%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6825.94
Shares Outstanding1,283,928,100
10 Day Avg. Volume1,337,587
30 Day Avg. Volume1,150,248
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.64
Price to Sales (P/S)0.32
P/FCF Ratio6.02
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 TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)3.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)$65.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Monopoly Market PositionKEPCO’s role as South Korea’s national transmission and distribution operator gives it structural demand insulation and predictable core volumes. Regulated network duties create stable, policy-backed cash flows and long-term contract-like revenue streams that support capital planning and credit durability.
Improved Profitability & Cash GenerationThe return to positive net margins and positive free cash flow in the trailing period indicates stronger operating discipline and better cost-recovery versus recent years. Sustained cash generation improves the company’s ability to fund maintenance, transition investments and dividends without relying solely on new borrowing.
Stronger Governance & OversightA board overhaul that adds audit, climate and transition expertise strengthens strategic oversight for decarbonization and risk control. Enhanced governance can improve capital allocation, regulatory engagement and long-term stakeholder alignment—critical for a large, policy-sensitive utility.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageLeverage near 2.8x equity constrains financial flexibility and raises interest burden vulnerability. In a regulated utility, high debt reduces room for contingency spending, increases refinancing risk and could limit the pace of capital-intensive transition projects if tariffs or allowed returns tighten.
Earnings & Cash Flow VolatilityLarge swings in earnings and operating cash flow over recent years reduce predictability for planning and for regulators setting tariffs. Volatility undermines confidence in sustained margins and complicates capital investment timing, dividend policy consistency, and long-term budgeting.
Project & Legal Contingent ExposureA material arbitration claim tied to a UAE nuclear project creates contingent liability, potential cash outflows and distraction for management. Project disputes can delay revenue recognition, increase prosecutorial/legal costs, and complicate overseas expansion and partner relationships over the medium term.
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KEP FAQ
What was Korea Electric Power’s price range in the past 12 months?
Korea Electric Power lowest stock price was $11.25 and its highest was $23.41 in the past 12 months.
What is Korea Electric Power’s market cap?
Korea Electric Power’s market cap is $15.64B.
When is Korea Electric Power’s upcoming earnings report date?
Korea Electric Power’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 4 days.
How were Korea Electric Power’s earnings last quarter?
Korea Electric Power released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported $1.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.288 by $0.002.
Is Korea Electric Power overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Korea Electric Power’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Korea Electric Power pay dividends?
Korea Electric Power pays a Annually dividend of $0.522 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.37%. See more information on Korea Electric Power dividends here
What is Korea Electric Power’s EPS estimate?
Korea Electric Power’s EPS estimate is 0.53.
How many shares outstanding does Korea Electric Power have?
Korea Electric Power has 1,283,928,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Korea Electric Power’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Korea Electric Power reported an EPS of $1.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.288. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.431%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Korea Electric Power?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KEP
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
Korea Electric Power Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KEP Sentiment 67%
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Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 54.9K Shares
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Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.9%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Korea Electric Power
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) functions as a comprehensive electric utility, responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity within South Korea and in various international markets. Its operations are organized into key segments: Transmission and Distribution, Nuclear Power Generation, Thermal Power Generation, and a broader 'Others' category. KEPCO boasts a diverse energy portfolio, generating power from a wide array of sources including nuclear, coal, oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), internal combustion engines, combined-cycle plants, integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) facilities, hydroelectric dams, wind and solar farms, fuel cells, biogas, and other emergent technologies. As of December 31, 2021, the company commanded an impressive generation fleet comprising 763 units, encompassing nuclear, thermal, hydroelectric, and internal combustion facilities, collectively boasting an installed capacity of 82,459 megawatts. Its robust transmission network featured 34,923 circuit kilometers of lines, including 765 kilovolt lines and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure, supported by 892 substations equipped with a combined transformer capacity of 344,286 megavolt-amperes. The distribution system further extended this infrastructure, incorporating 132,376 megavolt-amperes of transformer capacity, 9,940,440 support units, and a vast network spanning 532,348 circuit kilometers. KEPCO serves a broad spectrum of consumers, delivering electricity to residential homes, commercial enterprises, educational institutions, industrial facilities, agricultural operations, street lighting, and for specific overnight power applications. Beyond core electricity provision, the corporation offers a range of auxiliary services. These encompass the maintenance of utility plants, resource development initiatives, specialized electric power information technology solutions, general facility maintenance, electric meter reading, security services, information and communication line leasing, and the sale of nuclear fuel. Established in 1961, Korea Electric Power Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Naju-si, South Korea.
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.17% Mutual Funds
0.03% Other Institutional Investors
99.44% Public Companies and
Individual Investors