KEP

Korea Electric PowerC

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RankAlpha Sentiment Codex

B+

Bull case

20%

Probability

Target price

$16.50

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Analysis 2026-08-05 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex

Most likely

Base case

50%

Probability

Target price

$12.50

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Analysis 2026-08-05 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex

B-

Bear case

30%

Probability

Target price

$9.50

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Analysis 2026-08-05 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex

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News coverage is sparse and mixed, with no reliable social coverage, analyst-revision data, or post-earnings reaction attribution. The latest primary filing supports modest operational improvement but not a confirmed inflection. The peer set is now anchored by direct operating utility comparators, but cross-market differences still limit valuation inference. The report remains a low-confidence monitoring view despite the apparent gap to the median target.

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Evidence flagged

peer set is too generic or lacks enough direct operating comparators

Impact

tentative

Confidence

AI events

2026-11-03eventQ2 results will test whether Q1 profit stability heldMedium impact

KEPCO's latest official filing reported preliminary unaudited Q1 operating revenue of KRW 24,398 billion, operating income of KRW 3,784 billion, and net income of KRW 2,519 billion, modestly above the prior-year period. Q2 results, typically reported in August, should clarify whether tariff and cost recovery are persisting; consensus and post-print analyst revisions are unavailable [#SEC-6K-2026-05-13].

2026-11-03catalystFuel-cost adjustment remains the near-term swing factorMedium impact

KEPCO remains exposed to imported oil and LNG costs, while the fuel-cost adjustment mechanism passes through costs with a lag. A less favorable reset or renewed fuel inflation could pressure margins before tariff recovery is reflected [#20F-2026-04-29].

2026-12-31catalystSustained tariff pass-through could support a gradual reratingHigh impact

The longer-term recovery case depends on regulated electricity pricing and tariff mechanics consistently offsetting fuel volatility and supporting cost recovery across several quarters. The evidence supports monitoring this mechanism, not assuming a durable rerating [#20F-2026-04-29].

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Recommendation

N/A

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