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KEP

Korea Electric PowerA
NYSE / Utilities
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Current thesis
Q1 results showed modest year-over-year improvement, and continued tariff pass-through could extend the earnings recovery. The median analyst target of $15.4665 implies substantial upside from the $12.34 anchor, but the target count is unavailable.
Posture
Constructive
Lead driver
Value
What changed
Value remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +0.0.
What can break
Imported fuel-cost inflation may pressure earnings before tariff adjustments catch up [#20F-2026-04-29].
Momentum
24
Value
68
Sentiment
62
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $12.50 · Bull $16.50 · Bear $9.50Analysis 2026-08-05; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-10-23 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-10-23 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-08-05 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesis
As of 2026-10-23

Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-10-23. Definitions

Supporting evidence
What
Grade A · Constructive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $15.97
Why
Momentum24 · Δ7d -2.5
Value68 · Δ7d +0.0
Sentiment62 · Δ7d +1.4
So what
Strength-led posture (Net Neutral). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.

Confirming evidence

  • • Value remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +0.0.

Contradictions & invalidation

  • • Imported fuel-cost inflation may pressure earnings before tariff adjustments catch up [#20F-2026-04-29].
  • • International utility peers differ in regulation, market structure, generation mix, and balance-sheet conditions, limiting valuation comparability.
  • • The Q1 improvement was incremental rather than a verified consensus beat.

Catalyst clock

2026-11-03

Q2 results will test whether Q1 profit stability held

Lead driver: Value · See fundamentals
Momentum
24
8% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-2.5
Δ21d
-12.0
Value
68
47% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.0
Δ21d
+0.0
Sentiment
62
45% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
+1.4
Δ21d
-5.5
Why this grade

Composite grade A. Momentum 23.5 / Value 68.2 / Sentiment 62.3

Scenario snapshot

Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-08-05. Scenario method

B+
Bull case
20%
Probability
Target price
$16.50
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-05 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Most likely
B
Base case
50%
Probability
Target price
$12.50
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-05 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
30%
Probability
Target price
$9.50
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-05 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-10-23
Market Cap
$13.61B
Beta
0.57
Shares Out
1.28B
P/E (TTM)
3.9
P/S (TTM)
0.33
P/FCF (TTM)
7.26
Rev YoY
-6.8%
EPS YoY
-78.1%
Gross Margin
+16.6%
Op Margin
+12.9%
Net Debt
$87.91B
Current Ratio
0.44
As of 2026-10-23 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data