KEP
Korea Electric Power Corp
$12.67
▲ 1.4%Updated Today 12:11 PM ET
KEP at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.
Overall: Neutral · 47/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.
▼ Down 5.2% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$18.42B
P/E
2.82x
Forward P/E (est.)
2.01x
ROE
18.6%
Revenue Growth
3.4%
EPS Growth
65.6%
Profit Margin
9.2%
FCF Yield
—
Debt / Equity
2.76x
ROIC
—
Interest Coverage
—
Current Ratio
—
Dividend Yield
3.9%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
—
Rating Score
47/100
Korea Electric Power Corp (KEP) is a large-cap company in the Utilities industry, part of the Utilities sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $18.42B.
Our model rates KEP Neutral (47/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what KEP's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. KEP trades near $12.67, below its 50-day average ($13.43) and 200-day average ($15.97). Price below both averages is a downtrend — momentum is against buyers for now.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 49 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. KEP's is $0.49 (~3.9% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month KEP found buyers near $11.78 (support) and sellers near $13.91 (resistance); its 52-week range is $11.78–$23.41. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.2× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
Where KEP sits versus its Utilities sector peers in the S&P 500.
Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 22 Utilities companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.
How KEP stacks up against its Utilities peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Utilities sector (27 S&P 500 companies), KEP ranks #17 of 27 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (2.8x P/E vs. 21.7x median) with a higher return on equity (18.6% vs. 10.4%) and slower revenue growth (3.4% vs. 8.9%).
P/E vs sector
2.8x
median 21.7x
ROE vs sector
18.6%
median 10.4%
Growth vs sector
3.4%
median 8.9%
Sector rank
#17
of 27 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Utilities companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 27 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
The case for KEP:
- Strong return on equity (18.6%) shows capital is put to work well.
- Pays a 3.9% dividend on top of any price gains.
The case against KEP:
- Elevated leverage (debt/equity 2.8x) adds financial risk.
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 2.8x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the picture is mixed: Korea Electric Power Corp is a large-cap utilities business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 2.8x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (47/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
KEP — frequently asked questions
Is KEP a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Korea Electric Power Corp Neutral (47/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is KEP's rating on The Stocks School?
Korea Electric Power Corp currently scores 47/100 (Neutral) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does KEP's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Korea Electric Power Corp's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for KEP calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this KEP analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell KEP. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.