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KakaoBank Corp. (KR:323410)
:323410
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KR:323410

KakaoBank Corp.

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Neutral 60 (OpenAI - Gpt-5.6Sol)
Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
$20,559.00
Action:N/A
Date:10/28/26
The score is driven primarily by solid profitability and a generally strong balance sheet, offset by materially negative recent cash flow. Weak technicals (downtrend and bearish momentum) further weigh on the outlook, while valuation is reasonable with a moderate P/E and supportive dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Digital banking model
KakaoBank’s app-first model supports digital customer acquisition and servicing across deposits, lending, payments and account management. A unified mobile platform can help the bank scale retail relationships efficiently and reinforce its competitive position in South Korea’s technology-oriented banking market.
Negative Factors
Negative cash generation
The sharp shift from positive cash generation in 2022–2024 to deeply negative operating and free cash flow creates volatility in internally generated liquidity. Even though the pattern may reflect banking funding movements, persistence would constrain flexibility and complicate assessment of underlying cash conversion.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Digital banking model
KakaoBank’s app-first model supports digital customer acquisition and servicing across deposits, lending, payments and account management. A unified mobile platform can help the bank scale retail relationships efficiently and reinforce its competitive position in South Korea’s technology-oriented banking market.
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KakaoBank Corp. (323410) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

KakaoBank Corp. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
KakaoBank Corp., an Internet bank, provides banking services through electronic financial transaction method in South Korea. It offers various deposits, including checking, group, safe box, piggy bank, journal account, time deposits, flexible savi...

KakaoBank Corp. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Income statement and balance sheet are strong (revenue growth with solid ~18.5% net margin; improving ROE and generally moderate leverage), but cash flow is a major weakness with deeply negative operating and free cash flow in 2025 and still very negative in TTM, increasing liquidity/volatility risk.
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
86
Very Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue2.94T2.73T2.65T2.22T1.37T862.40B
Gross Profit1.67T1.59T1.52T1.29T1.01T697.72B
EBITDA690.70B701.79B643.01B515.44B402.97B303.35B
Net Income544.65B480.28B440.06B354.91B263.09B204.12B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets75.92T76.41T62.81T54.49T39.52T36.04T
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments2.09T2.11T1.86T2.73T1.38T1.22T
Total Debt987.50B127.31B106.37B116.61B109.64B35.07B
Total Liabilities69.24T69.66T56.27T48.37T33.80T30.52T
Stockholders Equity6.68T6.75T6.54T6.12T5.72T5.52T
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-10.71T-14.85T799.13B2.86T1.82T-316.17B
Operating Cash Flow-10.60T-14.79T841.36B2.89T1.88T-295.51B
Investing Cash Flow9.63T1.88T-1.63T-1.47T-1.71T-2.21T
Financing Cash Flow1.97T13.15T-95.66B-71.10B-8.24B2.50T

KakaoBank Corp. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price―
Price Trends
50DMA
20820.40
Negative
100DMA
21517.20
Negative
200DMA
22722.77
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-282.76
Positive
RSI
36.78
Neutral
STOCH
10.22
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For KR:323410, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of undefined is equal to the 20-day moving average (MA) of 19972.50, equal to the 50-day MA of 20820.40, and equal to the 200-day MA of 22722.77, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -282.76 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 36.78 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 10.22 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for KR:323410.

KakaoBank Corp. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
66
Neutral
₩22.03T7.27―4.61%37.27%-6.05%
65
Neutral
₩40.20T7.94―3.50%32.01%19.24%
62
Neutral
₩51.96T8.92―5.39%7.48%14.84%
60
Neutral
₩9.31T16.92―2.36%2.68%15.30%
55
Neutral
$6.65B3.83-15.92%6.20%10.91%7.18%
42
Neutral
₩4.62T52.11――33.93%1786.13%
* General Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
KR:323410
KakaoBank Corp.
19,530.00
-3,583.93
-15.51%
KR:055550
Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.
87,800.00
15,687.26
21.75%
KR:105560
KB Financial Group Inc.
154,000.00
41,490.59
36.88%
KR:279570
K Bank Co., Ltd.
5,200.00
-3,130.00
-37.58%
KR:316140
Woori Financial Group, Inc.
29,900.00
5,411.24
22.10%
KR:377300
kakaopay Corp.
34,150.00
-19,550.00
-36.41%
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Oct 28, 2026