Korea Electric Power (KEP) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KEP - Korea Electric Power Corp
$11.08
0.11 (1.00%)
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5d:
+0.64%
30d:
-4.48%
90d:
-13.03%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Sep 21, 2026
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: KEP is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 3.9% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: KEP is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 3.9% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
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 $11.08, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $11.04 to $11.96. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 3.9) compared to its historical average (3.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.9% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KEP is in a downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $10.78. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: KEP scores 60/100 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 (+36.7%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KEP is in a downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $10.78. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: KEP scores 60/100 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 (+36.7%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$11.04 -
$11.96
Company Quality Score
53/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
93.8%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 36.7% below Wall St target ($15.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 3.9% growth with -0.1% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 52/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$11.04 -
$11.96
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$10.78
Resistance Level
$11.38
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Oct 1, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
3.89
Wall Street Target
$15.00
(+36.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-0.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-76.5%
Profit Margin
8.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.9% premium
PE vs Historical
3.9 vs 3.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$11.40
(+4%)
2-Year Target
$11.84
(+8%)
3-Year Target
$12.30
(+12%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 4â4)
PE COMPRESSION
$11.06
(+1%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: -9.4%)
$42.73
(+290%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 3.9, Growth: -9.4%)
$8.16
(-26%)
Bear:
(PE: 3.3, Growth: -9.4%)
$6.93
(-37%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 2.44 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.49
Bull Case
$7.57
(-31%)
Analyst growth -37.2%, PE expands to 2.7
Base Case
$6.88
(-37%)
Market implied -37.2%, PE stable at 2.4
Bear Case
$7.45
(-32%)
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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