Korea Electric Power (KEP) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KEP - Korea Electric Power Corp
$10.63
-0.06 (-0.56%)
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5d:
-3.63%
30d:
-6.1%
90d:
-6.1%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 16, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Sep 21, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: KEP shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: KEP shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$8.55
Based on -2.7% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$5.31
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 3.5x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KEP is currently trading at $10.63, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $10.75 to $11.56. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 3.8) is in line with its historical norms (3.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.5% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KEP is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $10.43. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 55/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $15.00 (+41.1%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KEP is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $10.43. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 55/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $15.00 (+41.1%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$10.75 -
$11.56
Company Quality Score
49/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
82.9%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 41.1% below Wall St target ($15.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.5% growth with -0.1% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 49/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$10.75 -
$11.56
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$10.43
Resistance Level
$11.37
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Oct 16, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
3.77
Wall Street Target
$15.00
(+41.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-0.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-76.5%
Profit Margin
8.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.5% premium
PE vs Historical
3.8 vs 3.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$10.90
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$11.17
(+5%)
3-Year Target
$11.45
(+8%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 4→4)
PE COMPRESSION
$10.62
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: -9.4%)
$41.60
(+291%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 3.8, Growth: -9.4%)
$7.90
(-26%)
Bear:
(PE: 3.2, Growth: -9.4%)
$6.72
(-37%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 2.54 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.21
Bull Case
$7.87
(-26%)
Analyst growth -33.1%, PE expands to 2.8
Base Case
$7.15
(-33%)
Market implied -33.1%, PE stable at 2.5
Bear Case
$7.27
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 2.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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