NYSE:KB KB Financial Group (KB) Stock Price, News & Analysis → 4x Better than Bitcoin (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free KB Stock Alerts $52.07 +0.61 (+1.19%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$51.80▼$52.2250-Day Range$36.96▼$58.0952-Week Range$35.20▼$58.52Volume148,801 shsAverage Volume211,083 shsMarket Capitalization$21.01 billionP/E Ratio5.90Dividend Yield1.75%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get KB Financial Group alerts: Email Address KB Financial Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.09% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.54Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth17.22%From $9.87 to $11.57 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.68 out of 5 starsFinance Sector102nd out of 868 stocksCommercial Banks, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry4th out of 28 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for KB Financial Group. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.09% of the float of KB Financial Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKB Financial Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in KB Financial Group has recently increased by 1.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldKB Financial Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.76%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthKB Financial Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of KB Financial Group is 10.32%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, KB Financial Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 7.87% next year. This indicates that KB Financial Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for KB. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKB Financial Group has a news sentiment score of 0.54. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for KB Financial Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for KB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added KB Financial Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, KB Financial Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders69.00% of the stock of KB Financial Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 11.52% of the stock of KB Financial Group is held by institutions. Previous Next 5.0 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for KB Financial Group are expected to grow by 17.22% in the coming year, from $9.87 to $11.57 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of KB Financial Group is 5.90, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.68.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of KB Financial Group is 5.90, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 58.34.Price to Earnings Growth RatioKB Financial Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.38. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKB Financial Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.45. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the Markets4x Better than Bitcoin4x Better than Bitcoin Bitcoin would have to go from $68,000 to $314,000 to match the 463% gains we saw with Immunogen in December.Get the name of the stock here >>> About KB Financial Group Stock (NYSE:KB)KB Financial Group Inc. provides a range of banking and related financial services to consumers and corporations in South Korea and internationally. The company operates through seven segments: Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Other Banking, Credit Card, Securities, Life Insurance, and Non-Life Insurance. It offers loans, deposit products, and other related financial products and services to large, small, and medium-sized enterprises, as well as individuals and households; investment banking, and brokerage and supporting services; life insurance products; non-life insurance products, including automobile, fire and allied lines, and marine insurance; bancassurance services; and credit sale, cash service, card loan, and other supporting services. The company also engages in securities and derivatives trading, funding, and other supporting activities. In addition, it offers foreign exchange transaction; financial investment; credit card and installment financing; financial leasing; real estate trust management; capital investment; collection of receivables or credit investigation; software advisory, development, and supply; investment advisory; claim; management; savings banking; information and communication; and general advisory services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.Read More KB Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart KB Stock News HeadlinesMarch 22, 2024 | msn.comHong Kong ELS loss compensation unlikely to affect banking sharesMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comBanking shares rally on Corporate Value-up ProgramMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)4x Better than Bitcoin4x Better than Bitcoin Bitcoin would have to go from $68,000 to $314,000 to match the 463% gains we saw with Immunogen in December.March 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKB Apr 2024 55.000 callMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKB Apr 2024 50.000 putMarch 12, 2024 | reuters.comGasoline, shelter costs boost US prices; inflation still slowingMarch 12, 2024 | msn.com(LEAD) Seoul shares close lower on profit-taking; won sharply upMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comHana Financial, KB Financial listed as 2023 CDP Honors Club memberMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)4x Better than Bitcoin4x Better than Bitcoin Bitcoin would have to go from $68,000 to $314,000 to match the 463% gains we saw with Immunogen in December.March 4, 2024 | msn.comBanking groups rush to attract women as outside directorsMarch 4, 2024 | msn.comKorean financiers post 2 trillion won in irrecoverable losses in 2023March 3, 2024 | seekingalpha.comKB Financial: Korea's 'Dividend King' Trades At Too Steep A DiscountMarch 3, 2024 | msn.comBanking groups rush to attract women outside directorsFebruary 25, 2024 | msn.comKB PRASAC Bank opens in CambodiaFebruary 20, 2024 | morningstar.comKB Financial Group Inc CedearFebruary 19, 2024 | bloomberg.comQatar Will Announce More LNG Deals With European and Asian FirmsFebruary 18, 2024 | wsj.comKB Financial Group Inc. ADRFebruary 18, 2024 | msn.comFinancial sector leaders attend global IT events to spur digitalization, innovationFebruary 17, 2024 | morningstar.comKB Financial Group Inc 105560February 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKB Sep 2024 30.000 callFebruary 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKB Mar 2024 40.000 putFebruary 16, 2024 | money.usnews.comKB Financial Group Inc - ADRFebruary 13, 2024 | msn.comBanks increased debt reserves 71% in 2023 over growing default fearsFebruary 11, 2024 | msn.comFinancial groups turn to celebrities to refine corporate imageFebruary 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:KB) Q4 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 8, 2024 | msn.comTop 4 financial groups display strong earnings in 2023 despite gov't pressureFebruary 7, 2024 | msn.comKB Financial Group reports record profits for 2023See More Headlines Receive KB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for KB Financial Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/06/2024Today3/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/20/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:KB CUSIPN/A CIK1445930 Webwww.kbfg.com Phone(222) 073-7114Fax82-2-2073-2848Employees154Year Founded2008Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.82 Trailing P/E Ratio5.90 Forward P/E Ratio5.28 P/E Growth0.38Net Income$3.71 billion Net Margins12.94% Pretax Margin18.57% Return on Equity7.72% Return on Assets0.63% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.36 Current Ratio1.67 Quick Ratio1.69 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$26.44 billion Price / Sales0.79 Cash Flow$10.50 per share Price / Cash Flow4.96 Book Value$116.72 per share Price / Book0.45Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares403,510,000Free Float125,088,000Market Cap$21.01 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.02 Social Links The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2024Wondering where to start (or end) with AI stocks? These 10 simple stocks can help investors build long-term wealth as artificial intelligence continues to grow into the future.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jong Hee Yang (Age 63)CEO & Executive Chairman Jong Hoon LeeHead of the Legal Affairs UnitJae Kwan KimChief Finance OfficerMr. Dong Whan Han (Age 59)Senior EVP & Head of KB Research Mr. Bong Joong Kwon (Age 55)Senior MD & Head of IR Department Ms. Hye Ja Seo (Age 58)Senior MD & Chief Compliance Officer Mr. Jin Young Kim (Age 55)Chief Public Relation Officer Mr. Yeo Woon Yoon (Age 57)Senior MD & Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Dong Cheol Lee (Age 63)Vice Chairman and Head of Digital Business Unit & IT Business Unit Mr. Yin Hur (Age 63)Vice Chairman, and Head of Global Business Unit & Insurance Business Unit More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBanco Santander (Brasil)NYSE:BSBRNatWest GroupNYSE:NWGCredicorpNYSE:BAPBanco de ChileNYSE:BCHBanco Santander-ChileNYSE:BSACView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipPNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 11,046 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.003%Sivia Capital Partners LLCBought 5,523 shares on 3/13/2024Ownership: 0.001%Wellington Management Group LLPSold 1,368 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 0.020%Fisher Asset Management LLCSold 980,225 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 0.007%Tucker Asset Management LLCBought 1,645 shares on 3/4/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy KB Financial Group Stock? KB Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in KB Financial Group Inc.: KB Financial Group Inc. has a low price-to-earnings ratio of 5.81, indicating potential undervaluation compared to industry peers. The company operates through diverse segments including Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Credit Card, Securities, Life Insurance, and Non-Life Insurance, providing a broad exposure to different financial services. KB Financial Group Inc. has shown a consistent track record of maintaining a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 2.36, indicating prudent financial management. With a market cap of $20.85 billion, KB Financial Group Inc. is a well-established player in the financial services industry, offering stability and credibility to investors. The company's 50-day moving average of $44.10 suggests a positive trend in stock performance in the recent period, potentially indicating upward momentum. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in KB Financial Group Inc. for these reasons: KB Financial Group Inc. has a beta of 1.02, indicating that the stock may be sensitive to market fluctuations, potentially leading to higher volatility. While the company has a 1-year high of $52.35, the 1-year low of $35.20 suggests price volatility, which could pose risks for investors seeking stable returns. The P/E/G ratio of 0.38 may indicate that the stock is currently overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential, potentially limiting upside for investors. KB Financial Group Inc. faces competition in the financial services sector, which could impact its market share and profitability in a competitive landscape. Investors should consider the impact of economic conditions on KB Financial Group Inc.'s operations, as fluctuations in interest rates and regulatory changes could affect the company's financial performance. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these KB Financial Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. KB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have KB shares performed in 2024? KB Financial Group's stock was trading at $41.37 at the start of the year. Since then, KB stock has increased by 25.9% and is now trading at $52.07. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting KB Financial Group? KB Financial Group saw a decline in short interest in February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 317,600 shares, a decline of 33.9% from the February 14th total of 480,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 201,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.6 days. Approximately 0.1% of the company's shares are sold short. View KB Financial Group's Short Interest. When is KB Financial Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 20th 2024. View our KB earnings forecast. How were KB Financial Group's earnings last quarter? KB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:KB) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March, 6th. The bank reported $0.43 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.64 by $0.21. The bank earned $3.54 billion during the quarter. KB Financial Group had a net margin of 12.94% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.72%. Is KB Financial Group a good dividend stock? KB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) pays an annual dividend of $0.91 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.76%. The dividend payout ratio is 10.32%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, KB will have a dividend payout ratio of 7.87% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for KB. What ETFs hold KB Financial Group's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of KB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) stock in their portfolio include Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF (AVES) and Avantis Responsible Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVSE).Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM). What is Yoon-Dae Euh's approval rating as KB Financial Group's CEO? 7 employees have rated KB Financial Group Chief Executive Officer Yoon-Dae Euh on Glassdoor.com. Yoon-Dae Euh has an approval rating of 33% among the company's employees. This puts Yoon-Dae Euh in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of KB Financial Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other KB Financial Group investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Alibaba Group (BABA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), QUALCOMM (QCOM), CVS Health (CVS), Intel (INTC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Pfizer (PFE), Applied Materials (AMAT) and Altria Group (MO). Who are KB Financial Group's major shareholders? KB Financial Group's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.65%), Trinity Street Asset Management LLP (0.53%), Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (0.28%), Todd Asset Management LLC (0.15%), Franklin Resources Inc. (0.13%) and Royal Bank of Canada (0.09%). How do I buy shares of KB Financial Group? Shares of KB 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. 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