015760:KRXKorea Electric Power Corporation Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-27 - not real-time
₩39,050.00
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
KEPCO is trading at 39,050 KRW, well below its 20‑day (41,637), 50‑day (43,547) and 200‑day (46,164) simple moving averages, signalling a bearish technical backdrop. The MACD histogram is negative (-70) and the signal line is bearish, while the RSI sits at 39.9, hovering near oversold territory but still below the neutral 50 mark. Price sits above the identified support of 36,200 KRW yet below the resistance near 47,200 KRW, and the 30‑day volatility is elevated at 43.6% with a beta around 1.5, indicating higher‑than‑average price swings. On the fundamentals side, the forward P/E of 2.48 is dramatically lower than the industry average of 22, and the price‑to‑sales ratio of 0.26 underscores a deep valuation discount. The dividend yield of 3.81% coupled with a modest payout ratio of 11% suggests a comfortable cash‑flow cushion, though the balance sheet is heavily leveraged (debt‑to‑equity > 260).
Overall, the stock appears markedly undervalued with attractive income potential, but it is exposed to heightened market and credit risk, and its short‑term price momentum remains negative.
Overall, the stock appears markedly undervalued with attractive income potential, but it is exposed to heightened market and credit risk, and its short‑term price momentum remains negative.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Bearish MACD and price below key moving averages
- RSI near oversold but still below 50
- Proximity to support level with limited upside
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Significant valuation discount (P/E 2.48 vs industry 22)
- Strong dividend yield and low payout ratio
- Stable operating cash flow supporting earnings
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Essential utility demand and government‑backed energy policies
- Strategic shift toward renewables and clean hydrogen
- Long‑term dividend sustainability despite high leverage
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth0.70%
Profit Margin8.77%
P/E Ratio2.5
ROE19.11%
ROA3.36%
Debt/Equity269.57
Op. Cash Flow₩20880.2B
Free Cash Flow₩4298.1B
Industry P/E22.0
Technical Analysis
TrendBearish
RSI39.9
Support₩36,200.00
Resistance₩47,200.00
MA 20₩41,637.50
MA 50₩43,547.00
MA 200₩46,163.75
MACDBearish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index91.05
Valuation
Target Price₩58,257.15
Upside/Downside49.19%
GradeUndervalued
TypeValue
Dividend Yield3.81%
Risk Assessment
Beta1.50
Volatility43.65%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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