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Korea Electric Power Corp ADR (KEP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/17/2025: KEP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $10
1 Year Target Price $10
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 24.69% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 18.52B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 4.7 | 1Y Target Price 10 |
Price to earnings Ratio 4.7 | 1Y Target Price 10 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.63 | 52 Weeks Range 6.68 - 14.79 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.68 - 14.79 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.53% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.01 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.57% | Operating Margin (TTM) 15.52% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.77% | Return on Equity (TTM) 13.27% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 4.7 | Forward PE 18.15 | Enterprise Value 29814038539 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 29814038539 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.43 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.54 | Shares Outstanding 1283929984 | Shares Floating 303058401 |
Shares Outstanding 1283929984 | Shares Floating 303058401 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 1.47 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price 10 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR
Company Overview
History and Background
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) was established in 1961 as the sole electric power provider in South Korea. It has played a crucial role in the country's rapid industrialization and economic growth. KEPCO was restructured in 1982 and continues to evolve to meet South Korea's energy needs.
Core Business Areas
- Power Generation: KEPCO generates electricity through nuclear, thermal (coal, oil, LNG), hydro, and renewable energy sources.
- Power Transmission and Distribution: KEPCO transmits and distributes electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across South Korea.
- Overseas Business: KEPCO participates in power plant construction and operation projects overseas.
- Nuclear Power: KEPCO has a leading global nuclear power plant construction and operation business.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of a CEO and board of directors. KEPCO is a publicly traded company, partially owned by the South Korean government.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Electricity Sales: KEPCO's primary product is electricity sales to customers in South Korea. KEPCO essentially maintains 100% market share in distribution for residential customers. Competitors are Independent Power Producers (IPPs) who sell power to KEPCO.
- Nuclear Power Plant Construction and Operation: KEPCO is involved in the construction and operation of nuclear power plants both domestically and internationally. Market share varies based on specific projects. Competitors include Westinghouse and Framatome.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The South Korean electricity market is highly regulated. The industry is focused on improving grid reliability, increasing the share of renewable energy, and maintaining energy security.
Positioning
KEPCO holds a dominant position as the primary electricity provider in South Korea. Its competitive advantages include its extensive infrastructure and government backing.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for electricity generation and distribution in South Korea is estimated to be in the tens of billions of USD annually. KEPCO captures a significant portion of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Dominant market share in South Korea
- Extensive infrastructure network
- Strong government support
- Expertise in nuclear power
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to fuel price volatility
- Heavily regulated industry
- Dependence on imported fuel
Opportunities
- Expansion into renewable energy sources
- Growth in overseas markets
- Development of smart grid technologies
- Demand growth from Electric Vehicles
Threats
- Increasing competition from independent power producers
- Fluctuations in fuel prices
- Changes in government regulations
- Environmental concerns related to fossil fuels and nuclear power
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
KEPCO faces limited direct competition in South Korea but competes with IPPs in power generation.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Data not provided, to be updated upon request.
Future Projections: Data not provided, to be updated upon request.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on renewable energy investments and efficiency improvement programs.
Summary
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR holds a dominant position in the South Korean electricity market, supported by extensive infrastructure and government backing. While facing challenges such as high debt and fuel price volatility, KEPCO has opportunities to expand into renewable energy and overseas markets. Monitoring regulatory changes and fuel prices remains crucial for KEPCO. Overall the company's success is tied to the economic health and government regulation in the region
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry reports
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Korea Electric Power Corp ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1994-10-27 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Dong-Cheol Kim | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Regulated Electric | Full time employees 21171 | Website https://home.kepco.co.kr |
Full time employees 21171 | Website https://home.kepco.co.kr | ||
Korea Electric Power Corporation, an integrated electric utility company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in South Korea and internationally. It operates through Transmission and Distribution, Nuclear Power Generation, Thermal Power Generation, and Others segments. The company generates power from nuclear, coal, oil, liquefied natural gas, internal combustion, combined-cycle, integrated gasification combined cycle, hydro, wind, solar, fuel cell, biogas, and other sources. As of December 31, 2024, the company had a total of 848 generation units, including nuclear, thermal, hydroelectric, and internal combustion units with an installed generation capacity of 85,424 megawatts; transmission system consisted of 35,856 circuit kilometers of lines of 765 kilovolts and others, including high-voltage direct current lines, as well as 925 substations with an installed transformer capacity of 368,758 megavolt-amperes; and distribution system included 148,176 megavolt-amperes of transformer capacity and 10,251,345 units of support with a total line length of 547,850 circuit kilometers. It also provides electricity to residential, commercial, educational, industrial, agricultural, street lighting, and overnight power usage. In addition, the company offers engineering and construction services for utility plant and others; utility plant maintenance, electric power information technology, resources development, facility maintenance, electric meter reading, and security services; and engages in nuclear fuel, fly ashes recycling, utility plants construction and operation, and wood pellet utilization businesses. Korea Electric Power Corporation was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Naju-Si, South Korea.
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