Korea Electric Power/$KEP
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About Korea Electric Power
Korea Electric Power Corp is an electric utility company in which the government of South Korea holds a controlling stake. The firm operates in the following segments: Transmission and distribution, Electric power generation (Nuclear), Electric power generation (Non-Nuclear), Plant maintenance & engineering service, and Others. The majority of the energy produced by the company comes from its nuclear and coal-fired assets. Korea Electric Power generates revenue through the Transmission and distribution segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Domestic operations.
Ticker
$KEP
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Electric Utilities
Headquarters
Naju-Si, Korea, Republic of
Employees
21,675
ISIN
US5006311063
Website
KEP Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$13B
1.79
$5.98
0.63
$0.05
0.45%
Price and volume
Market cap
$13B
Beta
0.63
52-week high
$11.44
52-week low
$6.68
Average daily volume
502K
Dividend rate
$0.05
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.473
Quick ratio
0.274
Long term debt to equity
215.017
Total debt to equity
317.29
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.36%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
17,632.277
Gross margin (TTM)
14.54%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.57%
Operating margin (TTM)
11.48%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
30.49%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$3,176,970
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.77%
Return on equity (TTM)
13.27%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
1.789
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.1
Price to book
0.43
Price to tangible book (TTM)
0.44
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
4.639
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
21.56%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
230.67%
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.45%
Forward dividend yield
0.45%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.91%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
667.18%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
14.99%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.00%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-22.59%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.42%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-8.18%
Bulls say / Bears say
South Korea's plan to construct two new large nuclear reactors and one small modular reactor by 2038 aims to increase nuclear power generation from 180.5 TWh in 2023 to 248.3 TWh, potentially boosting Korea Electric Power's revenue and market position. (reuters.com)
Korea Electric Power's subsidiary, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., secured a multibillion-dollar contract to build two reactors in the Czech Republic, enhancing the company's international presence and revenue streams. (bloomberg.com)
Increased nuclear power production in South Korea has led to a 20% reduction in fossil fuel imports in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2024, potentially improving Korea Electric Power's operational efficiency and profitability. (reuters.com)
Korea Electric Power's decision to freeze the fuel adjustment price for the quarter through December 2024, despite rising fuel costs, may strain the company's financial health. (bloomberg.com)
The company's high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10 indicates significant leverage, which could pose financial risks, especially if interest rates rise or revenue declines. (defenseworld.net)
Political instability in South Korea, such as the brief declaration of martial law in December 2024, can negatively impact investor confidence and the company's stock performance. (itiger.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Korea Electric Power stock?
Korea Electric Power (KEP) has a market cap of $13B as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Korea Electric Power stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Korea Electric Power (KEP) stock is 1.79 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Korea Electric Power stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Korea Electric Power (KEP) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.04806 and the yield is 0.45%. Korea Electric Power has a payout ratio of 0% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Korea Electric Power dividend payment date?
The next Korea Electric Power (KEP) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Korea Electric Power?
Korea Electric Power (KEP) has a beta rating of 0.63. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.