Korea Electric Power (KEP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE: KEP) is South Korea’s largest electric utility, established in 1961 to oversee the nation’s power supply. As a state-run enterprise, KEPCO manages the generation, transmission, distribution and retailing of electricity across the Korean peninsula. The company’s integrated business model spans from fuel procurement and plant operation to grid management and customer services, ensuring reliable power delivery to residential, commercial and industrial users.

KEPCO operates a diverse mix of generation assets, including nuclear, coal-fired, liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydroelectric and renewable energy facilities. Its nuclear business is managed through specialized subsidiaries, while thermal plants burn coal or gas to meet baseload demand. In recent years, the company has accelerated investments in wind, solar and hydrogen technologies, positioning itself as an early mover in South Korea’s energy transition. KEPCO also oversees development and maintenance of the national transmission network, reinforcing grid stability and enhancing disaster resilience.

Beyond its domestic footprint, KEPCO has pursued overseas projects and partnerships in North America, China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. These international ventures include independent power plants, smart-grid pilot programs and consultancy for infrastructure development. By exporting its expertise in plant engineering, construction and project financing, KEPCO seeks to diversify earnings and build strategic alliances with global energy players.

Governed by a board of directors and led by a president and chief executive officer appointed by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, KEPCO emphasizes transparency and stakeholder engagement. The company has launched strategic initiatives aimed at decarbonization, digital transformation and customer-centric solutions. Building on decades of experience, KEPCO continues to adapt its business model to regional regulatory changes, technological innovation and the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $13.11 to $13.39
• 50-Day Range: $9.00 to $14.67
• 52-Week Range: $6.68 to $14.79
• Volume: 356,287 shs
• Average Volume: 241,927 shs
• Market Capitalization: $16.96 billion
• P/E Ratio: 4.52
• Dividend Yield: 0.38%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Korea Electric Power Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Korea Electric Power scored higher than 37% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 80th out of 97 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Korea Electric Power.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Korea Electric Power is 4.52, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.64.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Korea Electric Power is 4.52, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 20.45.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Korea Electric Power has a P/B Ratio of 0.59. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.08% of the float of Korea Electric Power has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Korea Electric Power has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Korea Electric Power has recently increased by 17.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Korea Electric Power has a dividend yield of 0.36%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Korea Electric Power does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Korea Electric Power is 1.71%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.08% of the float of Korea Electric Power has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Korea Electric Power has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Korea Electric Power has recently increased by 17.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.96

News Sentiment

Korea Electric Power has a news sentiment score of 0.96. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Korea Electric Power this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for KEP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added Korea Electric Power to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Korea Electric Power insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.00% of the stock of Korea Electric Power is held by insiders.

KEP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KEP shares performed this year?

Korea Electric Power's stock was trading at $6.88 at the start of the year. Since then, KEP stock has increased by 92.0% and is now trading at $13.21.

How were Korea Electric Power's earnings last quarter?

Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:KEP) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, June, 17th. The utilities provider reported $1.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.35. The utilities provider earned $16.67 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $17.04 billion. Korea Electric Power had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.16% and a net margin of 5.53%.

How do I buy shares of Korea Electric Power?

Shares of KEP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Korea Electric Power own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Korea Electric Power investors own include Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Arista Networks (ANET), CrowdStrike (CRWD), Adobe (ADBE) and ServiceNow (NOW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/17/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: UTIL - ELEC PWR
• Sub-Industry: Utilities
• Current Symbol: NYSE:KEP
• CIK: 887225
• Web: www.kepco.co.kr
• Phone: (261) 345-3114
• Fax: 82-2-3456-3203
• Employees: 48,440
• Year Founded: 1898

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.92
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 4.52
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $2.44 billion
• Net Margins: 5.53%
• Pretax Margin: 7.91%
• Return on Equity: 13.16%
• Return on Assets: 2.18%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.09
• Current Ratio: 0.47
• Quick Ratio: 0.32

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $68.46 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.25
• Cash Flow: $9.50 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.39
• Book Value: $22.55 per share
• Price / Book: 0.59

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,283,930,000
• Free Float: 1,271,089,000
• Market Cap: $16.96 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.93