KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR (KEP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KEP - US5006311063 - ADR
17.1 USD
-0.2 (-1.16%)
Overall KEP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KEP against 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. KEP has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. KEP is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KEP was profitable.
In the past year KEP had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years KEP reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
KEP had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.25%, KEP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
KEP's Return On Equity of 17.69% is amongst the best of the industry. KEP outperforms 89.13% of its industry peers.
KEP has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.86%) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.25% | ||
| ROE | 17.69% | ||
| ROIC | 4.86% |
ROA(3y)-3.67%
ROA(5y)-2.51%
ROE(3y)-21.68%
ROE(5y)-14.1%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of KEP (8.47%) is worse than 78.26% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of KEP (14.35%) is worse than 78.26% of its industry peers.
KEP has a worse Gross Margin (17.60%) than 76.09% of its industry peers.
KEP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.47% | ||
| GM | 17.6% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y39.06%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KEP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for KEP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
KEP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KEP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.65, we must say that KEP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KEP has a Altman-Z score of 0.65. This is in the lower half of the industry: KEP underperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
KEP has a debt to FCF ratio of 30.05. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KEP would need 30.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KEP's Debt to FCF ratio of 30.05 is amongst the best of the industry. KEP outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.11 is on the high side and indicates that KEP has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.11, KEP is doing worse than 89.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.65 |
ROIC/WACC2.05
WACC2.37%
2.3 Liquidity
KEP has a Current Ratio of 0.48. This is a bad value and indicates that KEP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KEP has a worse Current ratio (0.48) than 93.48% of its industry peers.
KEP has a Quick Ratio of 0.48. This is a bad value and indicates that KEP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.33, KEP is doing worse than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KEP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 122.05%, which is quite impressive.
KEP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.27%.
KEP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.56% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)122.05%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%103.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.27%
Revenue growth 3Y15.46%
Revenue growth 5Y9.56%
Sales Q2Q%5.63%
3.2 Future
KEP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 46.05% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KEP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y146.1%
EPS Next 2Y69.06%
EPS Next 3Y46.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.3%
Revenue Next 3Y3.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.86, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of KEP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KEP is valued cheaper than 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KEP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say KEP is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.18, the valuation of KEP can be described as very cheap.
97.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KEP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.57, KEP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KEP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KEP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KEP is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KEP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KEP's earnings are expected to grow with 46.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y69.06%
EPS Next 3Y46.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KEP has a yearly dividend return of 0.45%, which is pretty low.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.45, KEP pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 3.05. 84.78% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than KEP!
With a Dividend Yield of 0.45, KEP pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KEP has a limited annual growth rate of 5.02%.
KEP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
KEP pays out 3.07% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
KEP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP3.07%
EPS Next 2Y69.06%
EPS Next 3Y46.05%
NYSE:KEP (1/8/2026, 3:28:01 PM)
17.1
-0.2 (-1.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.13%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.96B
Revenue(TTM)97.28T
Net Income(TTM)8.24T
Analysts80.87
Price Target20.2 (18.13%)
Short Float %0.13%
Short Ratio1.76
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.02%
DP3.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.08%
Max EPS beat(2)26.52%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)11.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.08%
Max EPS beat(4)48.39%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)68.6%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)42.92%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)18.73%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.09%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.42%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.15%
PT rev (1m)10.39%
PT rev (3m)27.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.56 | ||
| P/B | 0.68 | ||
| P/tB | 0.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.15 |
EPS(TTM)4.43
EY25.91%
EPS(NY)5.37
Fwd EY31.4%
FCF(TTM)2.39
FCFY13.99%
OCF(TTM)10.97
OCFY64.16%
SpS52.33
BVpS25.05
TBVpS24.47
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number49.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.25% | ||
| ROE | 17.69% | ||
| ROCE | 7.46% | ||
| ROIC | 4.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.06% | ||
| OM | 14.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.47% | ||
| GM | 17.6% | ||
| FCFM | 4.57% |
ROA(3y)-3.67%
ROA(5y)-2.51%
ROE(3y)-21.68%
ROE(5y)-14.1%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y39.06%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 115.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 54.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.65 |
F-Score8
WACC2.37%
ROIC/WACC2.05
Cap/Depr(3y)103.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.51%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)122.05%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%103.05%
EPS Next Y146.1%
EPS Next 2Y69.06%
EPS Next 3Y46.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.27%
Revenue growth 3Y15.46%
Revenue growth 5Y9.56%
Sales Q2Q%5.63%
Revenue Next Year4.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.3%
Revenue Next 3Y3.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y77.71%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year230.02%
EBIT Next 3Y55.48%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y118.35%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y295.06%
OCF growth 3Y52.54%
OCF growth 5Y14.09%
KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR / KEP FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KEP.
What is the valuation status for KEP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR (KEP). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR?
KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR (KEP) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR (KEP) is 3.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.68.
How financially healthy is KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR?
The financial health rating of KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR (KEP) is 3 / 10.