KEP
BULLISH
$14.96
Live
Korea Electric Power Corporation · NYSE
Target $16.0
(+7.0%)
$8.9
52W Range
$23.41
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$19.21B
P/E
3.32
ROE
19.1%
Profit margin
8.8%
Debt/Equity
2.7
Dividend yield
3.49%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
KEP presents a classic deep-value opportunity, characterized by a stable Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 and a massive disconnect between its current price ($14.96) and its Graham Number ($71.1). While the company faces significant liquidity headwinds with a current ratio of 0.46 and high leverage (Debt/Equity 2.70), its profitability metrics—specifically an ROE of 19.11% and a P/E of 3.32—are exceptional relative to the utilities sector. The bullish outlook is predicated on mean reversion toward its intrinsic value, though the bearish technical trend suggests a slow recovery.
Key Strengths
Extreme valuation discount (P/B of 0.30 and P/E of 3.32)
Strong Return on Equity (ROE) of 19.11%
Significant earnings growth (YoY +30.30%)
Low dividend payout ratio (11.29%) indicating high coverage
Stable financial health baseline (Piotroski F-Score 6/9)
Key Risks
Severe short-term liquidity risk (Current Ratio 0.46)
High leverage compared to sector peers (Debt/Equity 2.70 vs 1.59)
Stagnant top-line revenue growth (0.70% YoY)
Strongly bearish technical trend (0/100)
Regulatory risks inherent to regulated electric utilities
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$53.0
+254.3% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
68
Strong
98
55
70
50
65
AI Verdict
Deep Value Play
Key drivers: Extreme P/E and P/B discounts, Strong ROE, Liquidity concerns
Confidence
80%
Value
98/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E of 3.32 is far below sector average of 26.28
- Price is significantly below Graham Number ($71.1)
Watchpoints
- Market is pricing in significant systemic or regulatory risk
Future
55/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong earnings growth (30.3%)
Watchpoints
- Flat revenue growth (0.7%) suggests lack of organic expansion
Past
70/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Strong 1Y (+66.2%) and 3Y (+115.5%) price performance
Watchpoints
- Recent 6M performance is negative (-3.9%)
Health
50/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates stability
Watchpoints
- Current Ratio (0.46) and Quick Ratio (0.27) are dangerously low
Dividend
65/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Sustainable payout ratio (11.29%)
Watchpoints
- Moderate yield (3.49%) not high enough to offset liquidity risks
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$14.96
Analyst Target
$16.0
Upside/Downside
+7.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for KEP and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-28
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KEP
Korea Electric Power Corporation
Primary
|
+38.9% | +115.5% | +66.2% | -3.9% | +9.8% | -0.7% |
|
EVRG
Evergy, Inc.
Peer
|
+67.8% | +50.7% | +34.2% | +9.1% | +1.2% | +1.4% |
|
LNT
Alliant Energy Corporation
Peer
|
+58.6% | +47.1% | +25.3% | +9.6% | +3.2% | +0.3% |
|
EMA
Emera Incorporated
Peer
|
+45.8% | +42.1% | +21.6% | +6.3% | +2.9% | +0.2% |
|
TLN
Talen Energy Corporation
Peer
|
+644.6% | +644.6% | +80.9% | -14.9% | +14.3% | +6.2% |
KEP
Korea Electric Power Corporation
Primary
5Y
+38.9%
3Y
+115.5%
1Y
+66.2%
6M
-3.9%
1M
+9.8%
1W
-0.7%
EVR
Evergy, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+67.8%
3Y
+50.7%
1Y
+34.2%
6M
+9.1%
1M
+1.2%
1W
+1.4%
LNT
Alliant Energy Corporation
Peer
5Y
+58.6%
3Y
+47.1%
1Y
+25.3%
6M
+9.6%
1M
+3.2%
1W
+0.3%
EMA
Emera Incorporated
Peer
5Y
+45.8%
3Y
+42.1%
1Y
+21.6%
6M
+6.3%
1M
+2.9%
1W
+0.2%
TLN
Talen Energy Corporation
Peer
5Y
+644.6%
3Y
+644.6%
1Y
+80.9%
6M
-14.9%
1M
+14.3%
1W
+6.2%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
3.32
Forward P/E
2.41
PEG Ratio
0.44
P/B Ratio
0.3
P/S Ratio
0.0
EV/Revenue
1.32
EV/EBITDA
4.82
Market Cap
$19.21B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
8.77%
Operating Margin
8.23%
Gross Margin
16.98%
ROE
19.11%
ROA
3.36%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+0.7%
Earnings Growth
+30.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+5.63%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+30.3%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
2.7
High debt
Current Ratio
0.46
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.27
Poor
Cash/Share
$8728.7
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-13
$N/A
2026-03-10
$0.7
-30.5% surprise
2011-03-31
$0.2
+125.3% surprise
2010-10-22
$1.22
+170.5% surprise
Utilities Sector Comparison
Comparing KEP against 67 companies in the Utilities sector
(4 bullish, 39 neutral, 24 bearish)
P/E Ratio
3.32
This Stock
vs
26.64
Sector Avg
-87.5%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
19.11%
This Stock
vs
-0.12%
Sector Avg
-15938.3%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
8.77%
This Stock
vs
7.02%
Sector Avg
+24.9%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
2.7
This Stock
vs
1.59
Sector Avg
+69.4%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
0.7%
This Stock
vs
19.02%
Sector Avg
-96.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.46
This Stock
vs
1.17
Sector Avg
-60.9%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KEP
Korea Electric Power Corporation
|
BULLISH | $19.21B | 3.32 | 19.1% | 8.8% | $14.96 | |
|
EVRG
Evergy, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $19.21B | 22.8 | 8.6% | 14.4% | $83.44 | Compare |
|
LNT
Alliant Energy Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $18.88B | 23.28 | 11.3% | 18.6% | $73.1 | Compare |
|
EMA
Emera Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $16.08B | 21.29 | 8.2% | 12.4% | $52.58 | Compare |
|
TLN
Talen Energy Corporation
|
BEARISH | $15.82B | - | -17.7% | -8.3% | $346.26 | Compare |
KEP
Korea Electric...
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$19.2B
P/E
3.3
ROE
19.1%
Price
$14.96
SEC Filings
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