Korea Electric Power (KEP) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KEP - Korea Electric Power Corp
$10.70
-0.04 (-0.33%)
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5d:
+0.05%
30d:
-1.79%
90d:
-11.32%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 22, 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 $10.70, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $10.73 to $11.25. 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 2.8% 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: KEP scores 70/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $15.00 (+39.8%). 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: KEP scores 70/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $15.00 (+39.8%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$10.73 -
$11.25
Company Quality Score
52/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
93.8%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (70/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 39.8% below Wall St target ($15.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.8% growth with -0.1% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 52/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$10.73 -
$11.25
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$10.43
Resistance Level
$11.06
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Oct 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
3.81
Wall Street Target
$15.00
(+39.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-0.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-76.5%
Profit Margin
8.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.8% premium
PE vs Historical
3.8 vs 3.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$11.03
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$11.34
(+6%)
3-Year Target
$11.66
(+9%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 4→4)
PE COMPRESSION
$10.71
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: -9.4%)
$41.60
(+288%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 3.8, Growth: -9.4%)
$7.98
(-26%)
Bear:
(PE: 3.2, Growth: -9.4%)
$6.78
(-37%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 2.52 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.21
Bull Case
$7.82
(-27%)
Analyst growth -33.1%, PE expands to 2.8
Base Case
$7.11
(-34%)
Market implied -33.1%, PE stable at 2.5
Bear Case
$7.22
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 2.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: October 22, 2026 12:48 PM ET
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