KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR (KEP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KEP - US5006311063 - ADR
15.26 USD
-0.65 (-4.09%)
15.37 USD
+0.11 (+0.72%)
Overall KEP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KEP against 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. KEP may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. KEP may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KEP had positive earnings in the past year.
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
KEP has a Return On Assets (2.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KEP has a better Return On Equity (14.89%) than 82.98% of its industry peers.
KEP has a Return On Invested Capital (4.04%) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.53% | ||
| ROE | 14.89% | ||
| ROIC | 4.04% |
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
KEP has a Profit Margin of 6.61%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KEP underperforms 80.85% of its industry peers.
KEP has a worse Operating Margin (12.21%) than 80.85% of its industry peers.
KEP has a worse Gross Margin (15.48%) than 76.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KEP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.61% | ||
| GM | 15.48% |
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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
KEP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KEP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
KEP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.59, we must say that KEP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KEP has a Altman-Z score of 0.59. This is in the lower half of the industry: KEP underperforms 76.60% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KEP is 41.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take KEP, 41.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KEP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (41.12) than 72.34% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.45 is on the high side and indicates that KEP has dependencies on debt financing.
KEP's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KEP is outperformed by 93.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 41.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC2.37%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.46 indicates that KEP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KEP has a Current ratio of 0.46. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KEP underperforms 95.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.31 indicates that KEP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KEP's Quick ratio of 0.31 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KEP is outperformed by 93.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 138.53% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, KEP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.55% in the last year.
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)138.53%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1653.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.55%
Revenue growth 3Y15.46%
Revenue growth 5Y9.56%
Sales Q2Q%7.21%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 40.85% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
KEP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y126.06%
EPS Next 2Y62.19%
EPS Next 3Y40.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.86%
Revenue Next 2Y2.89%
Revenue Next 3Y2.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.48, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of KEP.
KEP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KEP is cheaper than 91.49% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.83. KEP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.08 indicates a rather cheap valuation of KEP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KEP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KEP to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say KEP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KEP is valued cheaper than 95.74% of the companies in the same industry.
89.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KEP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
KEP's earnings are expected to grow with 40.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y62.19%
EPS Next 3Y40.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KEP has a yearly dividend return of 0.46%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.23, KEP's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 85.11% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than KEP!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, KEP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KEP has a limited annual growth rate of 5.02%.
KEP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
4.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KEP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
KEP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP4.03%
EPS Next 2Y62.19%
EPS Next 3Y40.85%
15.26
-0.65 (-4.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners49.05%
Inst Owner Change-0.48%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.59B
Revenue(TTM)95.81T
Net Income(TTM)6.33T
Analysts79.05
Price Target16.37 (7.27%)
Short Float %0.18%
Short Ratio2.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.02%
DP4.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)12.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.08%
Max EPS beat(2)48.39%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.08%
Max EPS beat(4)48.39%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)62.06%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)40.12%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-39.99%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.81%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.76%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.08%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.16%
PT rev (1m)-0.04%
PT rev (3m)23.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.48 | ||
| P/B | 0.67 | ||
| P/tB | 0.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.57 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY22.35%
EPS(NY)4.95
Fwd EY32.43%
FCF(TTM)1.77
FCFY11.6%
OCF(TTM)10.34
OCFY67.74%
SpS51.61
BVpS22.91
TBVpS22.27
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number41.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.53% | ||
| ROE | 14.89% | ||
| ROCE | 6.25% | ||
| ROIC | 4.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.19% | ||
| OM | 12.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.61% | ||
| GM | 15.48% | ||
| FCFM | 3.43% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 41.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 113.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 51.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
F-Score7
WACC2.37%
ROIC/WACC1.71
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)138.53%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1653.47%
EPS Next Y126.06%
EPS Next 2Y62.19%
EPS Next 3Y40.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.55%
Revenue growth 3Y15.46%
Revenue growth 5Y9.56%
Sales Q2Q%7.21%
Revenue Next Year3.86%
Revenue Next 2Y2.89%
Revenue Next 3Y2.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y81.29%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year223.3%
EBIT Next 3Y52.88%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y110.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y203.68%
OCF growth 3Y52.54%
OCF growth 5Y14.19%
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 4 / 10 to KEP.
What is the valuation status of KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR (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 3 / 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 4.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.67.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR (KEP) is expected to grow by 126.06% in the next year.