KOREA ELEC POWER CORP-SP ADR (KEP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KEP - US5006311063 - ADR
17.3 USD
+0.06 (+0.35%)
17.37 USD
+0.07 (+0.4%)
KEP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. KEP may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on KEP.
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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KEP reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years KEP 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KEP's Return On Assets of 2.53% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KEP is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KEP (14.89%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
KEP's Return On Invested Capital of 4.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KEP outperforms 41.67% of 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
The Profit Margin of KEP (6.61%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
KEP's Operating Margin of 12.21% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KEP is outperformed by 81.25% of its industry peers.
With a Gross Margin value of 15.48%, KEP is not doing good in the industry: 79.17% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KEP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KEP is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KEP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for KEP remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
KEP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KEP has an Altman-Z score of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that KEP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
KEP has a worse Altman-Z score (0.60) than 75.00% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 41.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KEP outperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
KEP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.45. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KEP (2.45) is worse than 93.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 41.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.46, KEP is doing worse than 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
KEP has a Quick Ratio of 0.46. 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's Quick ratio of 0.31 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KEP is outperformed by 93.75% 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 122.05% over the past year.
KEP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.87%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.56% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)122.05%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%103.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.87%
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 45.73% yearly.
KEP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y145.57%
EPS Next 2Y68.42%
EPS Next 3Y45.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.07%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.95, the valuation of KEP can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KEP indicates a rather cheap valuation: KEP is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.28. KEP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.29, the valuation of KEP can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KEP indicates a rather cheap valuation: KEP is cheaper than 97.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.52, KEP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KEP indicates a rather cheap valuation: KEP is cheaper than 95.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KEP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.68 |
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.
KEP's earnings are expected to grow with 45.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y68.42%
EPS Next 3Y45.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KEP has a yearly dividend return of 0.42%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.42, KEP's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 85.42% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than KEP!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, KEP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
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
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 2Y68.42%
EPS Next 3Y45.73%
17.3
+0.06 (+0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners49.05%
Inst Owner Change4.51%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.21B
Revenue(TTM)93.40T
Net Income(TTM)6.33T
Analysts80.87
Price Target19.87 (14.86%)
Short Float %0.14%
Short Ratio1.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
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)21.39%
PT rev (3m)24.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.7 | ||
| P/B | 0.77 | ||
| P/tB | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.68 |
EPS(TTM)4.38
EY25.32%
EPS(NY)5.26
Fwd EY30.41%
FCF(TTM)1.75
FCFY10.09%
OCF(TTM)10.19
OCFY58.92%
SpS50.89
BVpS22.59
TBVpS21.96
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number47.18
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 | 0.6 |
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)122.05%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%103.05%
EPS Next Y145.57%
EPS Next 2Y68.42%
EPS Next 3Y45.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.87%
Revenue growth 3Y15.46%
Revenue growth 5Y9.56%
Sales Q2Q%5.63%
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.07%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y81.29%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year226.91%
EBIT Next 3Y54.53%
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 3.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.77.
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 145.57% in the next year.