KOP Stock Chart & Stats
€10.40
€0.20(1.96%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€10.40
€0.20(1.96%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€9.55 - €24.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)5.00
Market Cap
€14.04B
Enterprise Value€100.19K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€7.07T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€10.00T>
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.5
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.47Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6825.94
Shares Outstanding1,283,928,100
10 Day Avg. Volume12
30 Day Avg. Volume5
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.64
Price to Sales (P/S)0.32
P/FCF Ratio6.02
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.69
Revenue Forecast (FY)€57.89B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Profitability & FCFKEPCO’s shift from prior losses to roughly 9% net margin and positive free cash flow in 2024–TTM indicates restored operating profitability and cash generation. Durable FCF strengthens the firm’s ability to fund maintenance, invest in grid upgrades, and sustain dividends without immediate reliance on new debt.
Regulated National Grid FranchiseAs the national transmission and distribution operator, KEPCO benefits from stable, policy-backed tariff-based revenue and large captive demand. The utility’s regulated franchise supports predictable long-term cash flows and scale advantages for system planning, making core earnings less cyclical than merchant generators.
Strengthened Governance And OversightRecent board refresh, formal audit and ESG subcommittees, and a published governance report signal improved oversight and risk governance. Stronger board composition and audit structures can improve capital-allocation discipline, regulatory engagement and execution on the energy transition over the medium term.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageKEPCO’s debt roughly 2.8x equity constrains financial flexibility and raises interest and refinancing risk. In a regulated utility, elevated leverage reduces room to absorb tariff delays, cost shocks or capital spending needs, making funding large grid or transition investments more sensitive to market and regulatory conditions.
Volatile Earnings And Cash Flow HistoryHistorical swings from negative margins to positive profitability reflect exposure to fuel costs, tariff timing and regulatory adjustments. Such volatility weakens predictability of earnings and cash conversion, complicating long-range planning and reducing confidence that recent margin improvements will persist through adverse regulatory or commodity cycles.
Material Arbitration/legal ExposureThe $1.1bn arbitration tied to UAE nuclear services creates contingent liability, legal costs and reputational risk. Even if not material to equity, prolonged disputes can divert management focus, constrain overseas project execution and create downside cash or settlement exposures that pressure credit metrics and investment capacity.
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KOP FAQ
What was Korea Electric Power Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Korea Electric Power Corp lowest stock price was €9.55 and its highest was €24.40 in the past 12 months.
What is Korea Electric Power Corp’s market cap?
Korea Electric Power Corp’s market cap is €14.04B.
When is Korea Electric Power Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Korea Electric Power Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Korea Electric Power Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Korea Electric Power Corp released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported €1.134 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €1.132 by €0.002.
Is Korea Electric Power Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Korea Electric Power Corp’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Korea Electric Power Corp pay dividends?
Korea Electric Power Corp does not currently pay dividends.
What is Korea Electric Power Corp’s EPS estimate?
Korea Electric Power Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.47.
How many shares outstanding does Korea Electric Power Corp have?
Korea Electric Power Corp has 1,283,928,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Korea Electric Power Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Korea Electric Power Corp reported an EPS of €1.134 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €1.132. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.862%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Korea Electric Power Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:KOP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Korea Electric Power Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Korea Electric Power Corp
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) functions as a comprehensive electric utility, responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity within South Korea and in various international markets. Its operations are organized into key segments: Transmission and Distribution, Nuclear Power Generation, Thermal Power Generation, and a broader 'Others' category. KEPCO boasts a diverse energy portfolio, generating power from a wide array of sources including nuclear, coal, oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), internal combustion engines, combined-cycle plants, integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) facilities, hydroelectric dams, wind and solar farms, fuel cells, biogas, and other emergent technologies. As of December 31, 2021, the company commanded an impressive generation fleet comprising 763 units, encompassing nuclear, thermal, hydroelectric, and internal combustion facilities, collectively boasting an installed capacity of 82,459 megawatts. Its robust transmission network featured 34,923 circuit kilometers of lines, including 765 kilovolt lines and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure, supported by 892 substations equipped with a combined transformer capacity of 344,286 megavolt-amperes. The distribution system further extended this infrastructure, incorporating 132,376 megavolt-amperes of transformer capacity, 9,940,440 support units, and a vast network spanning 532,348 circuit kilometers. KEPCO serves a broad spectrum of consumers, delivering electricity to residential homes, commercial enterprises, educational institutions, industrial facilities, agricultural operations, street lighting, and for specific overnight power applications. Beyond core electricity provision, the corporation offers a range of auxiliary services. These encompass the maintenance of utility plants, resource development initiatives, specialized electric power information technology solutions, general facility maintenance, electric meter reading, security services, information and communication line leasing, and the sale of nuclear fuel. Established in 1961, Korea Electric Power Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Naju-si, South Korea.